大乘百法明門論開宗義決 1.5

1.5

三生圓照等者。問。與起勝解有何差別。答。前離二邊。此契中道。前離偏見。此生圓智。前約理生解。此依境成證。所望義別故分兩門。

Regarding "The third, generating perfect illumination, etc.": Question: What is the difference between this and generating resolute conviction? Answer: The former departs from the two extremes; this accords with the middle path. The former departs from one-sided views; this generates perfect wisdom. The former generates understanding in reference to the principle; this accomplishes realization relying on the object. Because the signified meanings are distinct, they are divided into two gateways.