金光明經文句記 4.111

4.111

Second, below the words "examining their," examining the three things. As for life, warmth, and consciousness, the Daji jing says: "At the time of the kalala, there are already three things. The in-and-out breath is called life. That which does not stink and does not rot is called warmth." That is, karma maintains the fire element, so that forms such as earth and water do not stink or rot. The mind within this is called consciousness, which is the momentary cognizing mind. When the three dharmas harmonize, from birth to growth there is neither increase nor decrease. "Transforming once every seven days" refers to being in the womb. The first seven days are called the mixed impurity, shaped like coagulated curds. The second seven days are called the vesicle (arbuda), shaped like a blister. The third seven days are called the coagulation (peśī), shaped like clotted blood. The fourth seven days are called the thick mass (ghana), gradually becoming firm and hard. The fifth seven days are called the shaped stage (praśākhā), with the distinct formation of the four limbs. The sixth seven days are the stage of hair, nails, and teeth. The seventh seven days are the stage of endowed sense faculties, with the five faculties complete. Here, "five vesicles" refers to this shaped stage.