念佛三昧寶王論 2.16

2.16

I reply: “The visualization of ice is the foundation for the lapis lazuli ground; the visualization of the sun is the stepping-stone to the light of the ūrṇā. Appearing in accord with the visualization is called ‘from oneself’ and ‘orthodox’; appearing not in accord with the visualization is called ‘from an other’ and ‘heterodox.’ If originally one visualizes the ūrṇā and the ūrṇā does not appear, while one has not yet visualized the dark blue eyes and the dark blue eyes appear, this goes contrary to one's original intention; how could it not be heterodox? How much more so for the various other visualizations! Furthermore, demonic light has shadows and dazzles the eyes, whereas buddha light has no shadows and does not dazzle the eyes. Thus a verse in the Laṅkāvatāra says: