The Meritorious Nature of the Eighth Consciousness

The consciousness entering the womb does not enter the womb; it is conceptually termed entering the womb. The consciousness abiding in the womb does not abide in the womb; it is conceptually termed abiding in the womb. The consciousness emerging from the womb does not emerge from the womb; it is conceptually termed emerging from the womb. The consciousness entering the body does not enter the body; it is conceptually termed entering the body. The consciousness departing the body does not depart the body; it is conceptually termed departing the body. The consciousness of nirvana does not attain nirvana; it is conceptually termed nirvana.

The eighth consciousness is profoundly challenging, acting as both father and mother, raising several little children. Thus, its capabilities also have limitations. It follows your actions, whether good or evil, little children, providing you with sustenance while allowing you to create karma. Consequently, the seven children have wandered through beginningless kalpas, creating evil without knowing to turn back. Yet the mother never abandons the child, mutually recognizing and cherishing one another.