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Just as even when the sun is completely covered by a cloud, a portion of its light remains uncovered, allowing for the distinction between day and night, so too does an infinite portion of the knowledge of all beings remain uncovered. For if the veil of knowledge were to cover even that infinite portion, there would be no difference between the living and the non-living. This implies that as long as the veil of knowledge remains, perfect knowledge cannot arise, but even then, an infinite portion of its essence remains uncovered. This is something that even the veil of knowledge cannot cover. Because it covers all aspects of perfect knowledge except for an infinite portion of it, the veil of knowledge is called the "all-destroying" veil.
The veil of perfect perception completely covers perfect perception. Yet, an infinite portion of it remains uncovered. Perfect knowledge and perfect perception are co-existent, therefore, the reason for the infinite portion of the soul's perception remaining uncovered should be understood in the same way as the veil of knowledge.
The five types of sleep also prevent the living being from having a general perception of things. They obstruct the understanding of the senses. Therefore, they are considered to be "all-destroying" in nature. Out of the twelve passions, the infinite-binding passions destroy the very foundation of right knowledge, which is right conduct, and without right conduct, it is impossible for a living being to attain liberation. The passions of non-rejection and rejection destroy the virtue of character, which is essential for the living being to attain its true nature. The passion of non-rejection destroys the character of conduct in the world, and the passion of rejection destroys the character of complete renunciation. The existence of false belief...