諸經要集 13.16

13.16

又瑜伽論云。又於胎中。經三十八七日。此之胎藏。一切支分。皆悉具足。從此已後。復經四日。方乃出生。此說極滿足者。或經九月。或復過此。若唯經八月。此名圓滿。若經七月六月。不名圓滿。或復缺減。故法華經偈云。

Furthermore, the *Yogācārabhūmi-śāstra* says: 'Furthermore, in the womb, thirty-eight periods of seven days elapse, and this fetus becomes fully endowed with all limbs and parts. From this point onward, after another four days have passed, it is then born. This describes the most complete development. Some take nine months, or even exceed this. If it takes only eight months, this is termed complete. If it takes seven months or six months, it is not termed complete, or it may be deficient.' Therefore, a verse of the *Lotus Sūtra* says: