肇論疏 2.55

2.55

The second section directly answers the questions. The text also has two parts: first, a general answer, and second, specific answers. Here is the first part. Regarding "holding this in mind, one naturally forgets words and attains it within": since the principle is deep and profound, forgetting words, one naturally attains it within the mind; it is not a matter for debate. Regarding "further, why must one rely on ordinary human perceptions...": "why must" (何足) means "how could one." According to the Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing), "why must" also means "how is it possible." Ordinary human feelings are shallow and near at hand, while the ultimate principle is deep and distant; how could one seek the distant principle with near-at-hand feelings?