大乘起信論略述 2.69

2.69

[Treatise:] Spontaneously having ... pervasively in all places.
[Exposition:] Below, the characteristics of function are revealed. In this, there are two parts: first, clarifying that the function is subtle and vast; second, clarifying that the function is free from characteristics. This is the first. 'Spontaneously,' etc., clarifies that the function is subtle. 'Equal to reality' reveals that the function is vast. Wonderful function being difficult to fathom is called 'inconceivable'; the characteristics of function being immensely numerous is called 'various functions'; giving rise to function effortlessly is called 'spontaneously having.' That is, relying on the previous essence of the dharmakāya, without awaiting deliberate intent, difficult-to-conceive karmic functions arise effortlessly. Because function arises relying on reality, it is equal to suchness and pervades everywhere.