大乘起信論內義略探記 1.11

1.11

一、言不自起，制必有由，名「因緣分」。二、由致既興，略表綱要，令物生信，名「立義分」。三、宗要既略，廣釋生解，名「解釋分」。釋已生解，依解起行，有解無行，是非所應，故有「修行信心分」。雖示行儀，鈍根懈慢，舉益勸修，故有「勸修行利益分」也。

First: words do not arise of themselves, and composition must have a reason; it is called the 'Section on Causes and Conditions.' Second: the reason having already arisen, the essential points are briefly presented to cause beings to generate faith; it is called the 'Section on the Exposition of the Meaning.' Third: the central essentials having been outlined, extensive explanation generates understanding; it is called the 'Section on Explanation.' Once explained, understanding arises, and relying on understanding, practice is initiated; having understanding without practice is improper, and therefore there is the 'Section on Cultivating Practice and Faith.' Although the models of practice have been shown, for those of dull faculties who are indolent and negligent, benefits are brought forward to exhort them to cultivate; therefore there is the 'Section on Exhortation to Cultivate Practice and the Benefits.'