人天眼目 2.194

2.194

A monk asked, "Throughout the twelve periods of the day, how can one avoid passing them in vain?"
The master said, "Where do you place this single question?"
The monk said, "I do not understand. I invite the master to bring it up."
The master called for a brush and composed a gāthā, saying:
"When brought up, if you do not look, you immediately diverge;
If you intend to deliberate, in what kalpa will you awaken?" (From Chuandeng [lu]).