翻譯名義集 2.23

2.23

【Saṃjñeya】 Here translated as 'Secret' (Mi), meaning that his name, practice, principle, and wisdom are all four secret. Tiantai, in explaining the great heavenly generals, states that the *Suvarṇaprabhāsa* regards Saṃjñeya as the great general. The *Mahāparinirvāṇa-sūtra* says: 'Eight-armed Gandha, the mighty warrior among devas.' The *Dàzhìdù lùn* also mentions Kumārarāja, here translated as 'Youth' (Tongzi), who rides a peacock, holds a rooster, carries a bell, and grasps a red banner. There is also Viṣṇu, here translated as 'Universally Heard' (Pianwen), who has four arms and holds a conch, a wheel, and a garuḍa. These are all great generals among the devas; it is not yet known which one this great general definitely is. The *Guāngmíng shū* says: 'The twenty-eight classes patrol the world, rewarding good and punishing evil, all governed by Saṃjñeya.'"