人天眼目 1.127

1.127

Fenyang said: "Every single phrase must possess the three mysterious gates; every mysterious gate must possess the three essential paths. There is illumination and there is function: either first illuminate and then function, or first function and then illuminate, or illumination and function are simultaneous, or illumination and function are not simultaneous. In 'first illuminate and then function,' for now I consult with you. In 'first function and then illuminate,' you must be a real person to begin with. In 'illumination and function are simultaneous,' how will you resist? In 'illumination and function are not simultaneous,' how will you make sense of it?" Langye Jiao said: "'First illuminate and then function' bares the claws and teeth of the lion. 'First function and then illuminate' unleashes the fierce might of the elephant king. 'Illumination and function are simultaneous' is like a dragon gaining water, causing rain and ascending on clouds. 'Illumination and function are not simultaneous' is holding up and guiding an infant, nursing and cherishing a babe. As for this Dharma gate established by the ancients, should it be like this, or should it not be like this? If it should be like this, Ji Xin rides the chariot of nine dragons. If it should not be like this, Xiang Yu loses his thousand-mile piebald horse. Is there anyone who will vent indignation on Langye's behalf? If not, this mountain monk will speak for himself." He struck his staff and stepped down from the seat.