釋第四勝義菩提心
Explanation of the Fourth Ultimate Bodhicitta
庚四 燄慧地分三，辛一 明此地精進增勝，辛二 明此地訓釋，辛三 明斷德差別，今初
**Fourth Level: the Ground of Radiant Flame** This section has three parts: First, clarifying that diligence reaches its peak on this ground. Second, explaining the meaning of the ground’s name. Third, distinguishing the cutting off of defilements and the resulting qualities. Here begins the first part.
今明此地精進波羅蜜多，較前三波羅蜜多增勝，較餘六波羅蜜多下劣。頌曰：
Now in this context, the Perfection of Diligence surpasses the first three perfections (Generosity, Discipline, and Patience) but is inferior to the remaining six (Meditation, Wisdom, and the like). The verse says:
『功德皆隨精進行，福慧二種資粮因，何地精進最熾盛，
彼即第四燄慧地。』
All virtues and merits follow diligent practice; Causes of both merit and wisdom’s store. Where is diligence most intense and bright? That is the fourth ground, the "Blazing Wisdom" stage.
若於善業心不勇悍，必不能修施等諸行，一切功德全不得生。若於前說施等功德，或已修集或當修集具足勇悍。則已得功德倍復增長，未得功德皆能獲得，故說一切功德皆隨精進而行。此精進即福德智慧二種資糧之因。若於何地成就如是熾盛精進者，則彼地名第四燄慧地。第三地中由得增上定學勝前二地。所生殊妙輕安，畢竟斷除一切懈怠，此地乃證。故此地中精進波羅蜜多最為增勝。
If the mind is not bold and eager in wholesome actions, you will surely fail to practice generosity and other virtuous deeds, and all good qualities will never arise. However, if you are fully courageous regarding the virtues of giving and the rest—whether already cultivated or yet to be cultivated—then the qualities you have already gained will multiply and grow, and those you have not yet attained can all be obtained. Therefore, it is said that all good qualities follow in the wake of diligence. This diligence is the cause of both the collections of merit and wisdom. Wherever such blazing diligence is fully accomplished, that stage is called the fourth ground, the Ground of Blazing Wisdom. On the third ground, by attaining superior meditative discipline, one surpasses the first two grounds. The sublime bliss of mental pliability that arises from that state, which finally cuts off all laziness, is realized on this fourth ground. Thus, on this ground, the perfection of diligence is most excellent and supreme.
辛二 明此地訓釋
何故此地名曰燄慧？頌曰：
『此地佛子由勤修，菩提分法發慧燄，較前赤光尤超勝。』
此第四地佛子，由修三十七品菩提分法較前增上。從此所發智慧光燄，較第三地所說如赤金光尤為超勝。以發增上正智火燄，故此地名曰燄慧。如寶鬘論云：「第四名燄慧，發正智燄故，一切菩提分，增上修習故，彼招異熟果，作夜摩天王，善能破一切，薩迦耶見等。」三十七菩提分法，謂四念住等七聚。四念住：謂身，受，心，法，念住。四正斷：謂諸善法未生令生，已生令長，諸不善法未生令不生，已生正斷。四神足：謂欲，勤，心，觀，三摩地神足。五根：謂信，進，念，定，慧根。五力：謂信等力。七菩提分：謂念，擇法，進，喜，輕安，定，捨：正菩提分。正等亦通前六支。八聖道分。謂正見，思惟，語，業，命。精進，念，定聖道分、正字通思惟以下，聖道分亦通前七。其第一聚為學所依。學體性中第二聚為增上戒學，第三聚為增上心學，第四聚至第六聚為增上慧學，立為三學。故此地菩薩成就最勝慧學，於三十七菩提分法若粗若細皆悉善巧。
辛三 明斷德差別
『自見所屬皆遍盡。』
自見謂微細薩迦耶見之我見。所屬謂此見為首，執著我人等主宰實有之粗分補特伽羅我我所執，及執著蘊處界實有之法我執，皆遍滅盡。盡謂永斷此地所應斷二種我執之種子，非一切皆盡。經說：猶有俱生薩迦耶見故。