佛說佛名經 1.57

1.57

"Furthermore, these kleśas have been rebuked in various ways by the Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and sages who have entered into the principle. These kleśas are also named 'the enemy'. Why? Because they can sever the root of sentient beings' wisdom-life. These kleśas are also named 'thieves', because they can rob sentient beings of all wholesome dharmas. These kleśas are also named 'a violent river', because they can carry sentient beings away into the great ocean of suffering that is saṃsāra. These kleśas are also named 'fetters and chains', because they can bind sentient beings within the prison of saṃsāra so that they cannot escape. These kleśas are also named 'like pythons', because they devour the true suchness of sentient beings' Buddha-nature. That the six destinies are inextricably linked, the four modes of birth never cease, evil karma is endless, and bitter retributions do not stop—you should know that all of these are the faults of kleśas. Therefore, disciple, today arouse this superior wholesome mind and take refuge in the Buddhas.