大毘盧遮那成佛經疏 8.13

8.13

The sūtra says: "Then the Bhagavat Vairocana again addressed the Vajra-holder, the Secret Master:" below clarifies the method of abhiseka, which also belongs to the limb of adhiṣṭhāna instruction. However, this abhiseka also applies to various other ritual procedures, or it may constitute a distinct ritual limb. The ācārya constructs a second maṇḍala, which should face the central maṇḍala, two cubits away from the great maṇḍala. "Second" carries the meaning of next smaller, which is spoken of in mutual contrast. In general, the fire hearth should be opposite the central womb; if the place is inconvenient, it may be gradually moved closer toward the south, even directly opposite the southwest corner. This abhiṣeka altar is also north of the fire altar, also made square and equal on four sides, with only one gate placed, opening toward the [great] altar. Outside the four corners of this altar, draw four vajra-holders: in the fire direction (southeast), place Abiding in Non-prapañca (Araprapañca); in the Nairṛta direction, place Sky-Immaculate (Gaganāmala); in the wind direction, place Immaculate Eye (Vimalalocana); in the Aiśānī direction, place Clothed in Variegated Garments (Citravastra). In the center of the altar, make an eight-petaled great king of lotuses, complete with stamens and pistils. On the four [cardinal] petals, place four companion bodhisattvas: in Śakra's direction is the bodhisattva Dhāraṇī-īśvara (Sovereign of Dhāraṇī); in Yama's direction is the bodhisattva Smṛtidhara (Holder of Mindfulness); in the Nāga direction is the bodhisattva Hitacitta (Beneficent Mind); in the Yakṣa direction is the bodhisattva Karuṇin (Compassionate One). On the four corner petals, place four kāṅkaras (servants): in the fire direction, named Wearing Variegated Garments (Citravastra); in the Nairṛta direction, named Wish-Fulfilling (Pūrṇamanoratha); in the wind direction, named Unimpeded (Asaṅga); in the Aiśānī direction, named Liberation (Mokṣa).