大乘百法明門論開宗義決 1.100

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Regarding "possessing all conceptualizations such as the three, seven, etc.": The three conceptualizations have already been clarified previously. As for the seven conceptualizations, the Samuccaya states: 1. Spontaneous conceptualization; 2. Conceptualization with characteristics; 3. Conceptualization without characteristics; 4. Inquiring conceptualization; 5. Investigating conceptualization; 6. Defiled conceptualization; 7. Undefiled conceptualization. The first is precisely the conceptualization of intrinsic nature among the three, because the five consciousnesses have no disparate conceptualizations, operating spontaneously toward their own spheres. Conceptualization with characteristics is precisely intrinsic nature and recollective [conceptualization] among the three, because they grasp various characteristics of past and present objects. Conceptualization without characteristics is precisely constructive conceptualization, because it is able to seek after future objects. The remaining conceptualizations should be understood as also taking constructive conceptualization as their nature. Why is this? Because through deliberation, they are sometimes inquiring, sometimes investigating, sometimes defiled, and sometimes undefiled—various conceptualizations.