大乘起信論略述 1.79

1.79

[Treatise:] "Regarding the meaning of initial awakening: […] is called initial awakening." [Commentary:] This briefly explains initial awakening. "Initial awakening" reiterates its name. "Because it relies on original awakening, there is [the deluded] mind" clarifies the origin of initial awakening. "Because it relies on non-awakening, it is said that there is initial awakening" directly reveals the meaning of the arising of initial awakening. That is, the true and pure mind-essence of original awakening, following the condition of avidyā, stirs to act as deluded thoughts; therefore, relying on original awakening, there is non-awakening. And through the power of internal perfuming of original awakening, a slight awakening gradually arises, giving rise to aversion and seeking [liberation], up until, reaching the ultimate, it is once again identical to original awakening; therefore, relying on non-awakening, there is initial awakening.