勸發菩提心集 1.5

1.5

戒種姓相者，謂諸菩薩本性成就，耎品不善身語意業，不極暴惡。於諸有情，不極損惱。雖作惡業，速疾能悔。常行恥愧，不生歡喜。不以刀等惱害有情，性常慈愛。於所應敬，現前禮拜。修和敬業，機捷不愚。善順他心，常先含咲。舒顏平視，遠離顰蹙。先言問訊，知恩報恩。來求質直，不以諂謝。如法求財，不以非法。不以卒暴，喜樂修福。尚㢡勸他，況不自為。聞他種種苦所逼切，過於自身。少罪深怖，何況多罪。一切如法悉與同事，非法不隨，惡心不續，隨生隨捨。賢善尊重實語不誑，於己僕使，尚不苦言，況於他所。如是等類名戒種相。

As for the characteristic marks of the gotra of śīla: bodhisattvas by their very nature accomplish [only] mild grades of unwholesome bodily, verbal, and mental karma, and are not extremely violent or evil. Toward sentient beings, they do not cause extreme harm or affliction. Although doing evil deeds, they are able to repent swiftly. They constantly practice shame and remorse, and do not generate pleasure [in evil]. They do not harm or afflict sentient beings with weapons or the like; their nature is constantly loving and kind. Toward those worthy of respect, they bow down before them in person. They cultivate the karma of harmony and respect; they are alert and nimble, not foolish. They are skilled in accommodating the minds of others, always smiling first. With relaxed expressions and level gazes, they stay far from scowling. They speak first to inquire after others, and they recognize and repay kindness. When others come seeking straightforwardly, they do not turn them away with flattery. They seek wealth in accordance with Dharma, not through non-Dharma. They do not act precipitously or violently, but delight in cultivating merit. They even encourage others, not to mention doing so themselves. Hearing of others pressed by diverse sufferings, it affects them more than their own bodies. They fear even slight transgressions deeply, much less many transgressions. In everything in accord with Dharma they share common pursuits with others, but they do not follow along with non-Dharma; evil thoughts are not sustained, but abandoned as soon as they arise. They are virtuous, gentle, reverent, and speak the truth without deception; even toward their own servants they do not use harsh words, much less toward others. Such classes of things are called the characteristic marks of the gotra of śīla.