瑜伽論記 1.474

1.474

In the first section, following on the destruction by the wind disaster above, it omits mentioning destruction by fire and water followed by formation. If based on the Qishijing, it says: 'Great heavy clouds arise in the sky, covering the trichiliocosm, and pour down a great torrential rain, with drops like cartwheels. The accumulation of water expands, reaching up to the Brahmā heaven. There are four wind mandalas supporting that accumulation of water so that it does not flow sideways: the first is named Abiding, the second Firmly Abiding, the third Non-Following, and the fourth Solid. Then, after the rain of that accumulation of water ceases, it recedes on its own by immeasurable yojanas. At that time, a great wind arises simultaneously from the four directions, named Anabila, which whips and turns this water, producing a great mass of foam. The wind blows this foam, casting it into the sky, first forming the Brahmā palaces, variegated with the seven treasures. That water recedes and disappears by immeasurable yojanas, and it again casts water foam, forming the Māra heaven palace.'