成唯識論演祕 3.969

3.969

Tradition transmits two explanations: The first says it shows that the sixth consciousness is continuous and pervasively supported, and it does not mean 'permanently continuous' like the eighth consciousness, because the phrasing ought to come at the beginning. The second says this cites the ākāra of the ālaya to contrast and reveal that the sixth has no such ākāra, and therefore cannot be that upon which the cold tactile sensation gradually arises. An opinion holds: Among the refutations of the evolving consciousnesses, there are six reasons in total. Within the sixth reason, other virtuous ones gave two explanations, the former explanation being correct. Refuting the original Commentary, they say: Meeting an object and immediately cognizing it is the fifth reason; meeting a support and immediately stopping is the fourth reason. Apart from the fourth and fifth reasons, how could this be stated separately?