瑜伽論記 17.497

17.497

第九解差別門中，說第二定體圓滿勝初定；第三則約利益支滿勝於第二；第四則約離染清淨故勝第三。

In the ninth section explaining the differences, it states that the substance of the second absorption is complete and superior to the first absorption; the third is superior to the second by virtue of the fulfillment of the beneficial factors; the fourth is superior to the third by virtue of purity detached from defilement.