諸經要集 12.85

12.85

The fifth intermediate state: When a person of Uttarakuru approaches the end of life, they see the sign of ascending. If their mind of great karma is [present], they are born at ease in the heavens. They grasp at empty space with their hands, seeing as in a dream fine flowers of supreme fragrance, having the foremost wonderful color and fragrance in hand. Seeing the flowers, they generate craving: 'Now that I see this tree, I should climb it.' Having thought this, they immediately climb the great tree, which is ascending Mount Sumeru; seeing the heavenly world adorned with flowers and fruits, [they think:] 'I should wander about.' This is called the fifth intermediate state of a person of Uttarakuru undergoing rebirth of the lower grade.