法界圖記叢髓錄 2.16

2.16

The Great Record says: The intention of raising the question from "The single phrase 'pratītyasamutpāda' up to why must there be many approaches?" and so forth: First, it points to the true nature and reveals the substance of pratītyasamutpāda. Since the non-conceptual principle has already been completed, why trouble to explain further the multiple approaches such as "middle" and "identical"? Such is the question. Answer: It fully contains concession and refutation; the text is evident and can be known. Question: Why are the six approaches not explained before asking and answering? Answer: The sixth approach generally concludes the previous meanings; therefore, by explaining the five approaches, its meaning is already exhausted. "Completed" (liaoshou) is a phrase meaning the business is finished.