Q: What is the meaning of “deluded views”?

A: “Views” refers to views concerning reality. The views themselves are not identical to delusion. When the views are [in accordance with] reality, then delusions are severed. “Deluded views” are so named in accordance with understanding [or lack of it]. However, they are so named not simply in accordance with understanding. They are also so called on the basis of their essence. This means that they are called “views” when they are not in accordance with reality, are definitely mistaken discriminations, and are clearly one-sided views. These are what are named “[deluded] views.”