釋摩訶衍論 4.71

4.71

The root [text] states: Furthermore, regarding the causes and conditions of arising and ceasing, it is that sentient beings rely on the mind, whereby the manas and manovijñāna evolve. What does this mean? Because relying on the ālayavijñāna, it is said that avidyā exists; arising through non-awakening, it can see, can manifest, can grasp objects, and generates continuous thoughts; therefore, it is spoken of as manas. This manas furthermore has five names. What are the five? The first is called the karma-consciousness (karmavijñāna), meaning that through the power of avidyā, the mind stirs without awakening. The second is called the evolving consciousness (pravṛttivijñāna), meaning that relying on the stirred mind, it can see characteristics. The third is called the manifesting consciousness (lakṣaṇavijñāna), meaning that it can manifest all objects, just as a clear mirror manifests material images. The manifesting consciousness is also like this: according as the five objects are confronted, they immediately manifest without before or after, because it arises spontaneously at all times and is constantly in the forefront. The fourth is called the knowing consciousness, meaning that it discriminates defiled and pure dharmas. The fifth is called the continuing consciousness, because its corresponding thoughts are uninterrupted.