The Relationship Between the Six Consciousnesses and the Seventh Consciousness

The seventh consciousness is called the basis of defilement and purity. The defilement and purity of the sixth consciousness both depend on the seventh consciousness. If the seventh consciousness is pure, the sixth consciousness will be pure; if the seventh consciousness is defiled, the sixth consciousness will be defiled. Therefore, the seventh consciousness is the key factor determining whether the mind-ground is pure or not. If the seventh consciousness possesses greed, hatred, and delusion, the sixth consciousness will inevitably possess greed, hatred, and delusion. If the seventh consciousness is free from greed, hatred, and delusion, the sixth consciousness will inevitably be free from greed, hatred, and delusion. If the seventh consciousness is ignorant, the sixth consciousness will inevitably be ignorant. If the seventh consciousness is enlightened, the sixth consciousness will inevitably be enlightened. If the seventh consciousness transforms consciousness into wisdom, the sixth consciousness will inevitably transform consciousness into wisdom. The seventh consciousness is the master, while the sixth consciousness is the subordinate, the servant, and the companion.