成唯識論述記 4.67

4.67

[The Commentary states:] Within this there are three parts: first, a general structural analysis of the verse; next, a distinct explanation of it; and finally, a general conclusion. This first part is the general structural analysis: the first line reveals that the substance of this consciousness does not just now begin to exist, but has existed since beginningless time, bringing out the intrinsic substance of the consciousness, namely the seed-consciousness; the latter three lines reveal that this consciousness serves as the general and distinct support for defiled and pure factors. That is, the line "support of all phenomena" is the general support for both defiled and pure factors. It is the active consciousness, or both are active, by virtue of the meanings of realm, nature, and cause. Which are the defiled and pure? "Due to this there are the various realms" refers to the defiled factors that rely; "and the attainment of nirvāṇa" refers to the pure factors that rely; these are the distinct supports for the two factors, defiled and pure. The support of the second line belongs to the general support. The phrase "due to this there is" belongs to the two distinct supports, since it applies to both defiled and pure. Or it belongs to that which can support and that which is supported, because it applies to both that which can have and that which is had. Which are the defiled factors?