御製《大悲總持經呪》序
Imperial Preface to the "Great Compassion Dharani Sutra"
朕聞：
I have heard:
觀自在菩薩誓願，入微塵國土，拯拔一切有情，離諸苦趣，故說是無量功德總持經呪。
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara made a great vow: to enter every single dust-mote realm of existence, to rescue and lift up all living beings, and to free them from every kind of suffering. For this reason, this mantra of immeasurable merit and total mastery is proclaimed.
世間善男子、善女人、一切眾生，秉心至誠持誦，佩服此經呪者，種種惡趣，種種苦害，咸相遠離，咸得圓融，超登妙道。
All virtuous men and women, all living beings, who with utmost sincerity recite, uphold, and revere this sutra and mantra, will find themselves far removed from all evil realms and all forms of suffering and harm. They will attain perfect harmony and ascend to the wondrous path.
若此海波霑濡，下風吹觸，業釋障消，獲是勝果。非但耳之所聞，實目之所覩，明効大驗者也。
If these ocean waves moisten and the gentle breeze touches, karmic obstacles are released and dissolved, and one attains this supreme fruit. This is not merely heard by the ear, but truly witnessed by the eye—a clear proof and great testimony.
若智慧福德之士，根器深厚，堅持佩誦，勤行不輟，又能廣為演說，是經呪功德，不可思議。
If there are persons of wisdom and merit, with profound capacity and steadfast resolve, who diligently uphold and recite, practicing without cease, and who further widely expound and teach, the merit and virtue of this sutra and mantra are inconceivable.
若薄福不信者，亦心生信解，亦得同超佛境，真實不虛。
If those of little merit or faith encounter this teaching, they too will give rise to faith and understanding, and equally transcend to the Buddha's realm. This is true and not false.
夫觀世音誓願弘深，發大悲心，以濟度群生。
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara’s vows are vast and profound, arising from great compassion to save and deliver all sentient beings.
朕君臨天下，閔眾情之昏瞀，墮五濁而不知，以此經呪，用是方便，覺悟提撕，俾一切庶類，皆超佛域。
I, the sovereign who rules over all under heaven, grieve for the multitude lost in confusion and ignorance, sinking into the five defilements unaware. With this sutra and mantra, I employ skillful means to awaken and uplift, so that all living beings may transcend to the Buddha's realm.
又況如來化導，首重忠孝。凡忠臣孝子，能盡心以事君，竭力以事親，所作所為，無私智陂行，廣積陰功，濟人利物，又能持誦是經呪，則跬步之間，即見如來。
Moreover, the Tathagata's teachings place foremost importance on loyalty and filial piety. All loyal ministers and filial children who can devote their hearts to serving their sovereign and exhaust their strength in caring for their parents, whose actions and conduct are free from selfish cunning and devious deeds, who widely accumulate hidden merits, aid others and benefit all beings, and who can also uphold and recite this sutra and mantra—then with every step they take, they shall behold the Tathagata.
若彼不忠不孝，不知敬畏，則鬼神所錄，陰加譴罰，轉眄之間，即成地獄。
If one is disloyal and unfilial, lacking reverence and awe, then the spirits and deities will record such deeds, silently inflicting punishment; in the blink of an eye, one may fall into the hells.
蓋善惡兩途，由人所趨，凡我眾庶，宜慎取舍，書此以為勸！
For good and evil are two paths that men may tread; let all our multitudes carefully choose between them. I write this as an exhortation!
永樂九年六月 日
The ninth day of the sixth month in the ninth year of the Yongle reign
千手千眼觀世音菩薩廣大圓滿無礙大悲心陀羅尼經
The Sutra of the Great Compassionate Heart Dharani of the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva
唐西天竺沙門伽梵達摩譯
Translated by the Śramaṇa Gavadama from Western India during the Tang Dynasty.
如是我聞：
Thus have I heard:
一時，釋迦牟尼佛在補陀落迦山，觀世音宮殿，寶莊嚴道場中，坐寶師子座。其座純以無量雜摩尼寶，而用莊嚴，百寶幢旛，周匝懸列。爾時，如來於彼座上，將欲演說總持陀羅尼故。
At one time, Śākyamuni Buddha was dwelling on Mount Potalaka, in the palace of Avalokiteśvara, within the jewel-adorned Dharma assembly. He sat upon a jeweled lion throne. That throne was entirely adorned with innumerable and various mani jewels, with hundreds of jeweled banners and streamers suspended all around. At that time, the Tathāgata, upon that throne, was about to expound the dhāraṇī of total retention.
與無央數菩薩摩訶薩俱，其名曰：總持王菩薩、寶王菩薩、藥王菩薩、藥上菩薩、觀世音菩薩、大勢至菩薩、華嚴菩薩、大莊嚴菩薩、寶藏菩薩、德藏菩薩、金剛藏菩薩、虛空藏菩薩、彌勒菩薩、普賢菩薩、文殊師利菩薩，如是等菩薩摩訶薩，皆是灌頂大法王子。
Together with countless great bodhisattva-mahāsattvas, whose names were: Dhāraṇī King Bodhisattva, Jewel King Bodhisattva, Medicine King Bodhisattva, Supreme Medicine Bodhisattva, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva, Flower Adornment Bodhisattva, Great Dignity Bodhisattva, Jewel Treasury Bodhisattva, Virtue Treasury Bodhisattva, Vajra Treasury Bodhisattva, Space Treasury Bodhisattva, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, and others such as these great bodhisattva-mahāsattvas—all were consecrated great Dharma princes.
又與無量無數大聲聞僧，皆行阿羅漢十地，摩訶迦葉而為上首。
And with immeasurable, countless great śrāvaka monks, all practicing the ten stages of the Arhat, with Mahākāśyapa as their leader.
又與無量梵摩羅天，善吒梵摩而為上首。
Together with immeasurable Brahma Marā devas, with Śaṭa Brahmā as their leader.
又與無量欲界諸天子俱，瞿婆伽天子而為上首。
And together with countless heavenly beings from the desire realm, with the heavenly being Gopaka as their leader.
又與無量護世四王俱，提頭賴吒而為上首。
Accompanied by countless protectors of the world, the Four Heavenly Kings, with Dhṛtarāṣṭra as their leader.
又與無量天、龍、夜叉、乾闥婆、阿修羅、迦樓羅、緊那羅、摩睺羅伽、人、非人等俱，天德大龍王而為上首。
Together with countless gods, dragons, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kiṁnaras, mahoragas, humans, and non-humans, with the Heavenly Virtue Great Dragon King at their head.
又與無量欲界諸天女俱，童目天女而為上首。
And together with countless goddesses from the desire realm, with the maiden-eyed goddess at their head.
又與無量虛空神、江海神、泉源神、河沼神、藥草神、樹林神、舍宅神、水神、火神、地神、風神、土神、山神、石神、宮殿等神，皆來集會。
And with immeasurable spirits of the void, spirits of rivers and seas, spirits of springs and sources, spirits of streams and marshes, spirits of medicinal herbs, spirits of groves and forests, spirits of dwellings and houses, spirits of water, spirits of fire, spirits of the earth, spirits of the wind, spirits of the soil, spirits of mountains, spirits of stones, spirits of palaces and halls, and others—all gathered together.
時觀世音菩薩，於大會中密放神通，光明照曜，十方剎土及此三千大千世界，皆作金色。天宮、龍宮、諸尊神宮，皆悉震動；江河、大海、鐵圍山、須彌山、土山、黑山，亦皆大動。日、月、珠、火、星宿之光，皆悉不現。
At that time, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, within the great assembly, secretly manifested spiritual powers. A brilliant radiance shone forth, illuminating the ten-directional lands and this trichiliocosm, all turning to the color of gold. The celestial palaces, dragon palaces, and the palaces of all honored deities all trembled and quaked. Rivers, great seas, the Iron Encircling Mountains, Mount Sumeru, earthen mountains, and black mountains also greatly shook. The light of the sun, the moon, pearls, fire, and the constellations all ceased to appear.
於是總持王菩薩，見此希有之相，怪未曾有。即從座起，叉手合掌，以偈問佛，如此神通之相，是誰所放？以偈問曰：
Then the Bodhisattva Sovereign of Dhāraṇī, beholding this rare and wondrous sign, marveled at what had never been before. Rising from his seat, he placed his palms together and addressed the Buddha in verse, inquiring, “Whose spiritual power has manifested this extraordinary sign?” He asked in verse:
「誰於今日成正覺？ 普放如是大光明，
十方剎土皆金色， 三千世界亦復然。
誰於今日得自在？ 演放希有大神力，
無邊佛國皆震動， 龍神宮殿悉不安。
今此大眾咸有疑， 不測因緣是誰力？
為佛菩薩大聲聞？ 為梵魔天諸釋等？
唯願世尊大慈悲， 說此神通所由以！」
"Who on this day attains perfect enlightenment, Radiating such great light so bright, All lands in ten directions turn to gold, Likewise the three thousandfold world.
Who on this day gains sovereign might, Manifesting wondrous powers of great height, Countless Buddha‑lands quake and sway, Dragon‑spirit palaces tremble in disarray.
Now this assembly, all in doubt, Cannot fathom the cause and reason throughout: Is it Buddha, Bodhisattva, or great Śrāvaka’s might? Or Brahmā, Māra, Śakra, or devas in sight?
O World‑Honored One, with compassion vast, Pray tell from whence these powers are cast!"
佛告總持王菩薩言：
The Buddha addressed the Bodhisattva Sovereign of Total Retention, saying:
「善男子！汝等當知，今此會中，有一菩薩摩訶薩，名曰『觀世音自在』。從無量劫來，成就大慈大悲，善能修習無量陀羅尼門，為欲安樂諸眾生故，密放如是大神通力。」
"Virtuous men! You should know that within this assembly, there is a great bodhisattva named 'Avalokiteśvara, the Sovereign of Freedom.' Since countless kalpas ago, he has perfected great compassion and loving-kindness, skillfully cultivating innumerable dhāraṇī gates. For the sake of bringing peace and happiness to all sentient beings, he secretly manifests such great powers of supernatural ability."
佛說是語已。爾時，觀世音菩薩，從座而起，整理衣服，向佛合掌，白佛言：「世尊！我有大悲心陀羅尼呪，今當欲說。為諸眾生得安樂故，除一切病故，得壽命故，得富饒故，滅除一切惡業、重罪故，離障難故，增長一切白法諸功德故，成就一切諸善根故，遠離一切諸怖畏故，速能滿足一切諸希求故。惟願世尊，慈哀聽許！」
When the Buddha had spoken these words, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) rose from his seat, arranged his robes, joined his palms toward the Buddha, and addressed him, saying: "World-Honored One, I possess a great compassionate heart dhāraṇī mantra, which I now wish to proclaim. It is for the sake of enabling all sentient beings to attain peace and happiness, to eradicate all illnesses, to obtain long life, to gain abundance, to eliminate all evil deeds and grave offenses, to be freed from obstacles and difficulties, to increase all wholesome dharmas and virtuous merits, to accomplish all roots of goodness, to be far removed from all fears, and to swiftly fulfill all that is sought and desired. I pray only that the World-Honored One, in his compassionate kindness, will grant me permission to speak it."
佛言：「善男子！汝大慈悲，安樂眾生。欲說神呪，今正是時，宜應速說。如來隨喜，諸佛亦然。」
The Buddha said: "Noble son! With your great compassion, you bring peace and joy to all beings. Now that you wish to proclaim the divine mantra, the time has come. You should swiftly proclaim it. The Tathāgata rejoices, and so do all Buddhas."
觀世音菩薩重白佛言：
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) respectfully addressed the Buddha once more, saying:
「世尊！我念過去無量億劫，有佛出世，名曰『千光王靜住如來』。彼佛世尊憐念我故，及為一切諸眾生故，說此『廣大圓滿無礙大悲心陀羅尼』。以金色手摩我頂上作如是言：『善男子！汝當持此心呪，普為未來惡世一切眾生，作大利樂。』
"World-Honored One! I recall countless eons ago, a Buddha appeared in the world named ‘King of Thousand Lights, Abiding in Serenity Thus Come One.’ Out of compassion for me and for the sake of all sentient beings, that Buddha, the World-Honored One, proclaimed this ‘Vast, Perfect, Unobstructed Great Compassion Heart Dhāraṇī.’ With his golden hand, he touched my crown and spoke these words: ‘Good man, you should uphold this heart mantra and universally bring great benefit and happiness to all sentient beings in the future evil age.’"
「我於是時，始住初地，一聞此呪故，超第八地。我時心歡喜故，即發誓言：『若我當來，堪能利益、安樂一切眾生者，令我即時，身生千手、千眼具足。』
At that moment, I first abided in the First Ground. Upon hearing this mantra, I immediately transcended to the Eighth Ground. My heart filled with joy, and I then made this vow: "If in the future I shall be capable of benefiting and bringing peace and happiness to all sentient beings, may I instantly manifest a body with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes, complete and perfect."
「發是願已，應時身上，千手千眼，悉皆具足；十方大地，六種震動；十方千佛，悉放光明，照觸我身，及照十方，無邊世界。
Having made this vow, immediately upon my body manifested a thousand hands and a thousand eyes, all perfectly complete; the great earth in the ten directions trembled in six ways; the thousand buddhas of the ten directions all emitted radiant light, illuminating and touching my body, and illuminating the boundless worlds of the ten directions.
「從是已後，復於無量佛所、無量會中，重更得聞，親承受持，是陀羅尼。復生歡喜，踊躍無量，便得超越無數億劫微細生死。從是已來，常所誦持，未曾廢忘，由持此呪故，所生之處，恒在佛前，蓮華化生，不受胎藏之身。
From that time onward, in countless Buddha lands and at countless assemblies, I again heard this dhāraṇī, personally received and upheld it. Once more I gave rise to joy and boundless elation, thereby transcending countless hundreds of millions of kalpas of subtle birth and death. Since then, I have constantly recited and maintained it, never neglecting or forgetting it. Because of upholding this mantra, in all places of rebirth I have always been born before the Buddhas, appearing on lotus flowers by transformation, never receiving a womb-born body.
「若有比丘、比丘尼、優婆塞、優婆夷、童男、童女，欲誦持者，於諸眾生，起慈悲心，先當從我，發如是願：
If there be bhikkhus, bhikkhunis, upāsakas, upāsikās, pure youths, or pure maidens who wish to recite and uphold it, they should first arouse a mind of compassion toward all sentient beings and make this vow from me:
「『南無大悲觀世音！ 願我速知一切法。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我早得智慧眼。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我速度一切眾。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我早得善方便。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我速乘般若船。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我早得越苦海。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我速得戒定道。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我早登涅槃山。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我速會無為舍。
南無大悲觀世音！ 願我早同法性身。
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I swiftly know all dharmas.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I soon obtain the eye of Wisdom.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I swiftly deliver all beings.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I soon attain skillful means.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I swiftly board the boat of Prajñā.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I soon cross over the sea of suffering.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I swiftly attain the path of precepts and meditation.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I soon ascend the mountain of Nirvāṇa.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I swiftly reach the unconditioned abode.
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteśvara! May I soon unite with the Dharmadhātu body.
「『我若向刀山， 刀山自摧折。
我若向火湯， 火湯自消滅。
我若向地獄， 地獄自枯竭。
我若向餓鬼， 餓鬼自飽滿。
我若向修羅， 惡心自調伏。
我若向畜生， 自得大智慧。』
"If I face the mountain of blades, the mountain of blades crumbles of itself. If I face the boiling cauldron, the boiling cauldron is extinguished of itself. If I face the hells, the hells dry up of themselves. If I face the hungry ghosts, the hungry ghosts are satisfied of themselves. If I face the asuras, their malice is subdued of itself. If I face the animals, they attain great Wisdom of themselves."
「發是願已，至心稱念，我之名字，亦應專念，我本師阿彌陀如來，然後即當誦此陀羅尼神呪。一宿誦滿五遍，除滅身中，百千萬億劫生死重罪。」
Having made this vow, with utmost sincerity recite my name, and also single-mindedly contemplate my original teacher, Amitābha Tathāgata. Then you should recite this dhāraṇī divine mantra. Reciting it fully five times in one night will eradicate from your body the grave offenses of birth and death accumulated over hundreds of thousands of millions of kalpas.
觀世音菩薩復白佛言：「世尊！若諸人天，誦持大悲章句者，臨命終時，十方諸佛，皆來授手。欲生何等佛土，隨願皆得往生。」
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) again addressed the Buddha, saying: "World-Honored One, if any human or celestial being recites and upholds the verses of the Great Compassion Dhāraṇī, at the time of their approaching death, all buddhas of the ten directions will come to extend their hands. To whichever buddha-land they wish to be born, according to their aspiration they shall all attain rebirth."
復白佛言：「世尊！若諸眾生，誦持大悲神呪，墮三惡道者，我誓不成正覺。
Again he addressed the Buddha, saying: “World-Honored One! If any sentient beings who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra should fall into the three evil paths, I vow not to attain perfect enlightenment.
「誦持大悲神呪者，若不生諸佛國者，我誓不成正覺。
If any who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra are not reborn in the lands of the Buddhas, I vow not to attain perfect enlightenment.
「誦持大悲神呪者，若不得無量三昧辯才者，我誓不成正覺。
For those who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra, if they do not attain immeasurable samādhi and eloquence, I vow not to attain perfect enlightenment.
「誦持大悲神呪者，於現在生中一切所求，若不果遂者，不得為大悲心陀羅尼也。唯除不善，除不至誠。
Those who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra, if any of their wishes in this present life are not fulfilled, then it cannot be called the Great Compassion Heart Dharani. The only exceptions are for those who harbor ill intent, and for those who lack utmost sincerity.
「若諸女人，厭賤女身，欲成男子身，誦持大悲陀羅尼章句。若不轉女身成男子身者，我誓不成正覺。生少疑心者，必不果遂也。
If there are women who despise and loathe their female form and wish to attain a male body, let them recite and uphold the verses of the Great Compassion Dhāraṇī. Should they not transform their female body into a male one, I vow not to attain perfect enlightenment. Those who harbor even the slightest doubt will certainly not achieve this fruition.
「若諸眾生，侵損常住飲食、財物，千佛出世，不通懺悔，縱懺亦不除滅。今誦大悲神呪，即得除滅。若侵損食用，常住飲食、財物，要對十方師懺謝，然始除滅。今誦大悲陀羅尼時，十方師即來，為作證明，一切罪障，悉皆消滅。一切十惡、五逆、謗人、謗法、破齋、破戒、破塔、壞寺、偷僧祇物、污淨梵行，如是等一切惡業、重罪，悉皆滅盡。唯除一事，於呪生疑者，乃至小罪輕業，亦不得滅，何況重罪？雖不即滅重罪，猶能遠作菩提之因。」
"If there are sentient beings who have encroached upon or damaged the permanent assets of the monastic community, such as food, drink, or wealth, even if a thousand Buddhas appear in the world, they cannot obtain purification through confession; even if they confess, such offenses cannot be eradicated. But now, by reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, these offenses can be completely eradicated. If one has encroached upon or consumed the food, drink, or wealth belonging to the permanent assets of the monastic community, one must confess and repent before the teachers of the ten directions before these offenses can be removed. Now, when reciting the Great Compassion Dhāraṇī, the teachers of the ten directions will immediately arrive to bear witness, and all sinful obstructions will be entirely eliminated. All ten evil deeds, the five heinous crimes, slandering others, slandering the Dharma, breaking the precepts of fasting, violating precepts, destroying stūpas, damaging monasteries, stealing the property of the Saṅgha, defiling pure and noble conduct—all such evil deeds and grave offenses will be completely extinguished. Except for one thing: if one gives rise to doubt toward this mantra, then even minor offenses and light karma cannot be eradicated, let alone grave offenses. Although grave offenses may not be immediately eradicated, they will still become a distant cause for Bodhi."
復白佛言：
Once more he addressed the Buddha, saying:
「世尊！若諸人天，誦持大悲心呪者，得十五種善生，不受十五種惡死也。其惡死者：一者，不令其飢餓困苦死。二者，不為枷禁杖楚死。三者，不為怨家讐對死。四者，不為軍陣相殺死。五者，不為犲狼惡獸殘害死。六者，不為毒蛇蚖蠍所中死。七者，不為水火焚漂死。八者，不為毒藥所中死。九者，不為蠱毒害死。十者，不為狂亂失念死。十一者，不為山樹崖岸墜落死。十二者，不為惡人厭魅死。十三者，不為邪神惡鬼得便死。十四者，不為惡病纏身死。十五者，不為非分自害死。誦持大悲神呪者，不被如是十五種惡死也。
O Bhagavān! If humans and devas recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra, they shall obtain fifteen kinds of auspicious rebirths and will not suffer fifteen kinds of untimely deaths. These untimely deaths are: first, they will not die from starvation or extreme hardship. Second, they will not die from imprisonment, shackles, or beating. Third, they will not die at the hands of enemies or adversaries. Fourth, they will not die slain in battle or military conflict. Fifth, they will not die from being mauled by wolves, jackals, or fierce beasts. Sixth, they will not die from the venom of poisonous snakes, serpents, or scorpions. Seventh, they will not die from being burned by fire or drowned in water. Eighth, they will not die from poisoning. Ninth, they will not die from gu sorcery. Tenth, they will not die from madness or loss of mindfulness. Eleventh, they will not die from falling from mountains, trees, or cliffs. Twelfth, they will not die from the evil spells of wicked people. Thirteenth, they will not die from being seized by malevolent spirits or evil ghosts. Fourteenth, they will not die from the affliction of severe illness. Fifteenth, they will not die from harming themselves without due cause. Those who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra will not meet with such fifteen kinds of untimely death.
「得十五種善生者：一者，所生之處，常逢善王。二者，常生善國。三者，常值好時。四者，常逢善友。五者，身根常得具足。六者，道心純熟。七者，不犯禁戒。八者，所有眷屬，恩義和順。九者，資具財食，常得豐足。十者，恒得他人，恭敬扶接。十一者，所有財寶，無他劫奪。十二者，意欲所求，皆悉稱遂。十三者，龍天善神，恒常擁衛。十四者，所生之處，見佛聞法。十五者，所聞正法，悟甚深義。若有誦持大悲心陀羅尼者，得如是等十五種善生也。一切天、人應常誦持，勿生懈怠。」
"Obtaining fifteen kinds of fortunate births: First, wherever one is born, one will always encounter virtuous kings. Second, one will always be born in virtuous lands. Third, one will always encounter favorable times. Fourth, one will always meet virtuous friends. Fifth, one's physical faculties will always be complete. Sixth, one's aspiration for the Path will become pure and mature. Seventh, one will not violate the precepts. Eighth, all one's family and companions will be harmonious and devoted through kindness and duty. Ninth, one's resources, wealth, and sustenance will always be abundant and sufficient. Tenth, one will constantly receive respect, support, and assistance from others. Eleventh, all one's treasures and wealth will be free from robbery or seizure by others. Twelfth, whatever one wishes and seeks will all be accomplished according to one's aspirations. Thirteenth, dragon kings and virtuous deities will constantly guard and protect one. Fourteenth, wherever one is born, one will see the Buddha and hear the Dharma. Fifteenth, the Right Dharma one hears will enable one to realize its profound meaning. If there are those who recite and uphold the Great Compassionate Heart Dhāraṇī, they will obtain these fifteen kinds of fortunate births. All devas and humans should constantly recite and uphold it, without giving rise to laziness."
觀世音菩薩說是語已，於眾會前，合掌正住，於諸眾生，起大悲心，開顏含笑，即說如是「廣大圓滿無礙大悲心大陀羅尼神妙章句陀羅尼」曰：
When the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara had spoken these words, before the entire assembly, he joined his palms together and stood composed. With great compassionate heart toward all sentient beings, his countenance opened into a gentle smile, and he then proclaimed this "Vast, Perfect, Unobstructed Great Compassion Heart-Dhāraṇī, the Divine and Wondrous Verses of the Dhāraṇī," saying:
「南無喝囉怛那哆囉夜㖿(一)南無阿唎㖿(二)婆盧羯帝爍鉢囉㖿(三)菩提薩跢婆㖿(四)摩訶薩跢婆㖿(五)摩訶迦盧尼迦㖿(六)唵(上聲)(七)薩皤囉罰曳(八)數怛那怛寫(九)南無悉吉利埵伊蒙阿唎㖿(十)婆盧吉帝室佛囉㘄馱婆(十一)南無那囉謹墀(十二)醯唎摩訶皤哆沙咩(羊鳴音)(十三)薩婆阿他豆輸朋(十四)阿逝孕(十五)薩婆薩哆那摩婆伽(十六)摩罰特豆(十七)怛姪他(十八)唵阿婆盧醯(十九)盧迦帝(二十)迦羅帝(二十一)夷醯唎(二十二)摩訶菩提薩埵(二十三)薩婆薩婆(二十四)摩羅摩羅(二十五)摩醯摩醯唎馱孕(二十六)俱盧俱盧羯懞(二十七)度盧度盧罰闍耶帝(二十八)摩訶罰闍耶帝(二十九)陀羅陀羅(三十)地利尼(三十一)室佛囉耶(三十二)遮羅遮羅(三十三)摩摩罰摩囉(三十四)穆帝囇(三十五)伊醯移醯(三十六)室那室那(三十七)阿囉嘇佛囉舍利(三十八)罰沙罰嘇(三十九)佛羅舍耶(四十)呼嚧呼嚧摩囉(四十一)呼嚧呼嚧醯利(四十二)娑囉娑囉(四十三)悉利悉利(四十四)蘇嚧蘇嚧(四十五)菩提夜菩提夜(四十六)菩馱夜菩馱夜(四十七)彌帝利夜(四十八)那囉謹墀(四十九)地唎瑟尼那(五十)波夜摩那(五十一)娑婆訶(五十二)悉陀夜(五十三)娑婆訶(五十四)摩訶悉陀夜(五十五)娑婆訶(五十六)悉陀喻藝(五十七)室皤囉耶(五十八)娑婆訶(五十九)那囉謹墀(六十)娑婆訶(六十一)摩囉那囉(六十二)娑婆訶(六十三)悉囉僧阿穆佉耶(六十四)娑婆訶(六十五)娑婆摩訶阿悉陀夜(六十六)娑婆訶(六十七)者吉囉阿悉陀夜(六十八)娑婆訶(六十九)波陀摩羯悉哆夜(七十)娑婆訶(七十一)那囉謹墀皤伽囉㖿(七十二)娑婆訶(七十三)摩婆利勝羯囉夜(七十四)娑婆訶(七十五)南無喝囉怛那哆囉夜耶(七十六)南無阿唎㖿(七十七)婆嚧吉帝(七十八)爍皤囉夜(七十九)娑婆訶(八十)唵悉殿都曼哆囉鉢馱耶(八十一)娑婆訶(八十二)」
Namo ratna-trayāya(1) Namo ārya(2) Avalokiteśvarāya(3) Bodhisattvāya(4) Mahāsattvāya(5) Mahākāruṇikāya(6) Oṃ(7) Sarva-bhaya(8) Sudhana-dasā(9) Namo skṛta ehi mama ārya(10) Avalokita śvara lokeśvara(11) Namo narakindi(12) Hṛdaya mahā-bodhisattva(13) Sarva-artha subham(14) Aśayam(15) Sarva-sattva nāma vaśa(16) Maha-dhātu(17) Tadyathā(18) Oṃ ālokite(19) Lokate(20) Karate(21) E hṛdaya(22) Mahā-bodhisattva(23) Sarva sarva(24) Mala mala(25) Mahi mahi hṛdayam(26) Kuru kuru karma(27) Dhuru dhuru vijayate(28) Mahā-vijayate(29) Dhara dhara(30) Dhiriṇi(31) Śvarāya(32) Cala cala(33) Mama vimala(34) Muktire(35) Ehi ehi(36) Śina śina(37) Āraṃ prasāri(38) Basa basāṃ(39) Prasāraya(40) Huru huru mara(41) Huru huru hṛdaya(42) Sara sara(43) Siri siri(44) Suru suru(45) Bodhiya bodhiya(46) Buddhaya buddhaya(47) Maitreya(48) Narakindi(49) Dhṛṣṭi nayana(50) Pāśa māna(51) Svāhā(52) Siddhāya(53) Svāhā(54) Mahā-siddhāya(55) Svāhā(56) Siddha-yoge(57) Śvarāya(58) Svāhā(59) Narakindi(60) Svāhā(61) Maraṇara(62) Svāhā(63) Śira-saṃgha amukhāya(64) Svāhā(65) Sarva-mahā-asiddhāya(66) Svāhā(67) Cakra-asiddhāya(68) Svāhā(69) Padma-kamala siddhāya(70) Svāhā(71) Narakindi-vagalāya(72) Svāhā(73) Mavari śaṅkara(74) Svāhā(75) Namo ratna-trayāya(76) Namo ārya(77) Avalokite(78) Śvarāya(79) Svāhā(80) Oṃ siddhyantu mantra-padāya(81) Svāhā(82)
觀世音菩薩說此呪已。大地六變震動，天雨寶華，繽紛而下。十方諸佛悉皆歡喜，天魔外道恐怖毛竪，一切眾會皆獲果證。或得須陀洹果，或得斯陀含果，或得阿那含果，或得阿羅漢果者，或得一地、二地、三地、四地、五地，乃至十地者。無量眾生發菩提心。
When the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara had spoken this mantra, the great earth shook in six ways, and celestial jewels and flowers rained down in profusion. All the buddhas of the ten directions rejoiced; the celestial demons and non-Buddhist paths were terrified, their hair standing on end. All beings in the assembly attained the fruit of realization. Some attained the fruit of Stream-enterer, some the fruit of Once-returner, some the fruit of Non-returner, and some the fruit of Arhat. Some attained the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth ground, up to the tenth ground. Countless beings gave rise to the mind of Bodhi.
爾時，大梵天王，從座而起，整理衣服，合掌恭敬，白觀世音菩薩言：「善哉！大士！我從昔來，經無量佛會，聞種種法、種種陀羅尼，未曾聞說，如此無礙大悲心、大悲陀羅尼神妙章句。唯願大士，為我說此陀羅尼形貌狀相，我等大眾，願樂欲聞！」
Then, the Great Brahma Heavenly King rose from his seat, adjusted his robes, joined his palms respectfully, and addressed the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), saying: "Excellent, Great Being! Since times of old, I have attended countless assemblies of Buddhas, hearing various teachings and various dhāraṇīs, yet never have I heard of such an unobstructed Great Compassionate Heart and the wondrous verses of the Great Compassion Dhāraṇī. I earnestly beseech you, Great Being, to describe for me the form and characteristics of this dhāraṇī. All of us in the great assembly long to hear it with reverence and joy!"
觀世音菩薩告梵王言：「汝為方便利益一切眾生故，作如是問。汝今善聽，吾為汝等，略說少耳！」
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara addressed Lord Brahmā, saying: “You have asked in this manner for the sake of skillfully benefiting all sentient beings. Now listen well, and I shall briefly speak a little for your sake.”
觀世音菩薩言：「大慈悲心是，平等心是，無為心是，無染著心是，空觀心是，恭敬心是，卑下心是，無雜亂心，無見取心是，無上菩提心是。當知如是等心，即是陀羅尼相貌。汝當依此而修行之。」
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara said: "The mind of great compassion is this; the mind of equality is this; the unconditioned mind is this; the mind free from attachment is this; the mind contemplating emptiness is this; the mind of reverence is this; the humble mind is this; the undisturbed mind is this; the mind free from grasping at views is this; the unsurpassed mind of bodhi is this. Know that such minds as these are the very marks of the dhāraṇī. You should rely upon this and practice accordingly."
大梵王言：「我等大眾，今始識此陀羅尼相貌。從今受持，不敢忘失。」
The Great Brahma King said, "We, the great assembly, now for the first time recognize the form and features of this dhāraṇī. From this day forward, we shall uphold and practice it, never daring to forget or lose it."
觀世音言：
Avalokiteśvara replied:
「若善男子、善女人，誦持此神呪者，發廣大菩提心，誓度一切眾生。身持齋戒，於諸眾生，起平等心。常誦此呪，莫令斷絕。住於淨室，澡浴清淨，著淨衣服。懸旛、然燈、香華、百味飲食，以用供養。制心一處，更莫異緣，如法誦持。
If a virtuous man or woman recites and upholds this divine mantra, they should arouse the vast Bodhi mind and vow to liberate all sentient beings. They should maintain the precepts and observe pure conduct, and toward all sentient beings, give rise to a mind of equality. They should constantly recite this mantra, never allowing it to cease. They should dwell in a pure chamber, bathe to be clean, and wear clean clothes. They should hang banners, light lamps, and offer incense, flowers, and the finest food and drink as offerings. With the mind concentrated in one place, free from other distractions, they should recite and uphold it according to the Dharma.
「是時當有，日光菩薩、月光菩薩與無量神仙，來為作證，益其効驗。我時當以千眼照見，千手護持。從是以往，所有世間經書，悉能受持；一切外道法術、韋陀典籍，亦能通達。誦持此神呪者，世間八萬四千種病，悉皆治之，無不差者。亦能使令一切鬼神，降諸天魔，制諸外道。若在山野，誦經坐禪，有諸山精、雜魅、魍魎、鬼神，橫相惱亂，心不安定者，誦此呪一遍，是諸鬼神，悉皆被縛也。
At that time, there shall be the Bodhisattvas Sunlight and Moonlight, along with innumerable divine immortals, who will come to bear witness and increase the efficacy. I shall then illuminate with a thousand eyes and protect with a thousand hands. From that time onward, all worldly scriptures shall be able to be upheld and retained; all non-Buddhist arts and techniques, as well as the Vedas and other texts, shall also be thoroughly mastered. For one who recites and upholds this divine mantra, all eighty-four thousand kinds of illnesses in the world shall be cured, with none remaining unhealed. One shall also be able to command all spirits and ghosts, subdue the celestial demons, and restrain the non-Buddhist practitioners. If, while dwelling in mountain wildernesses, reciting sutras or practicing seated meditation, one is disturbed and harassed by various mountain spirits, miscellaneous sprites, wraiths, ghosts, or deities, causing the mind to become unsettled, upon reciting this mantra once, all such spirits and ghosts shall be bound.
「若能如法誦持，於諸眾生，起慈悲心者，我時當勅一切善神、龍王、金剛密迹，常隨衛護，不離其側，如護眼睛，如護己命。」
If one is able to recite and uphold this accordingly, and toward all sentient beings gives rise to a mind of compassion, I shall then command all virtuous spirits, dragon kings, and adamantine hidden ones to constantly follow, guard, and protect them, never leaving their side, protecting them as one protects one’s own eyes, as one protects one’s own life.
說偈勅曰：
He spoke a verse and commanded:
「我遣密跡金剛士， 烏芻君荼鴦俱尸，
八部力士賞迦羅， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣摩醯那羅延， 金剛羅陀迦毘羅，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣婆馺娑樓羅，
滿善車鉢真陀羅， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣薩遮摩和羅， 鳩闌單吒半祇羅，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣畢婆伽羅王，
應德毘多薩和羅， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣梵摩三鉢羅， 五部淨居炎摩羅，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣釋王三十三，
大辯功德婆怛那， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣提頭賴吒王， 神母女等大力眾，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣毘樓勒叉王，
毘樓博叉毘沙門， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣金色孔雀王， 二十八部大仙眾，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣摩尼跋陀羅，
散支大將弗羅婆， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣難陀跋難陀， 婆伽羅龍伊鉢羅，
常當擁護受持者。 我遣脩羅乾闥婆，
迦樓緊那摩睺羅， 常當擁護受持者。
我遣水火雷電神， 鳩槃荼王毘舍闍，
常當擁護受持者。
I dispatch the Vajra Warriors of Secret Traces, Ucchuṣma, Kuṇḍali, Aṅkuśa, And the Eight Classes of Powerful Beings including Śaṃkara, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch Mahānārāyaṇa, Vajrarāja and Kapila, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Vaśa, Sāgara, Puṇyavanta, Cakra, and Gandhāra, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch Sāṭya, Mahākāla, Kuranda, Taṭṭa, and Pañcika, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Vepacitti, the King, Indravṛṣṭa, Sāgara, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch Brahmā, Saṃbhara, The Five Pure Abodes, and Yama, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Śakra, Lord of the Thirty-Three, Mahāprajñā, Guṇaratna, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the King, The Goddesses and other mighty multitudes, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Virūḍhaka, the King, Virūpākṣa and Vaiśravaṇa, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch the Golden Peacock King, The Twenty-Eight Hosts of Great Seers, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Maṇibhadra, Sāṃjīva the Great General, and Phalavā, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch Nanda and Upananda, Sāgara the Nāga King, and Īśvara, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra. I dispatch Asuras, Gandharvas, Garuḍas, Kiṃnaras, and Mahoragas, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
I dispatch the Deities of Water, Fire, Thunder, and Lightning, The Kumbhāṇḍa Kings and Piśācas, To constantly guard and protect those who uphold this sutra.
「是諸善神及神龍王、神母女等，各有五百眷屬，大力夜叉，常隨擁護，誦持大悲神呪者。其人若在空山、曠野，獨宿孤眠，是諸善神，番代宿衛，辟除災障。若在深山，迷失道路，誦此呪故，善神龍王，化作善人，示其正道。若在山林、曠野，乏少水火，龍王護故，化出水火。」
These virtuous deities, dragon kings, and divine mothers, each with five hundred retinues, along with mighty yakṣas, constantly follow and protect those who recite and uphold the Great Compassion Mantra. If such a person dwells in empty mountains or vast wilderness, sleeping alone in solitude, these virtuous deities will take turns keeping watch through the night, warding off calamities and obstacles. If one is lost on mountain paths, by reciting this mantra, virtuous deities and dragon kings will manifest as good people to show the right way. If in mountain forests or open wilds one lacks water or fire, through the protection of dragon kings, water and fire will be manifested.
觀世音菩薩復為誦持者，說消除災禍，清涼之偈：
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara further spoke to the reciters this verse for dispelling calamities and bestowing cool tranquility:
「若行曠野山澤中， 逢值虎狼諸惡獸，
蛇蚖精魅魍魎鬼， 聞誦此呪莫能害。
若行江湖滄海間， 毒龍蛟龍摩竭獸，
夜叉羅剎魚黿鼈， 聞誦此呪自藏隱。
若逢軍陣賊圍繞， 或被惡人奪財寶，
至誠稱誦大悲呪， 彼起慈心復道歸。
若為王官收錄身， 囹圄禁閉杻枷鎖，
至誠稱誦大悲呪， 官自開恩釋放還。
若入野道蠱毒家， 飲食有藥欲相害，
至誠稱誦大悲呪， 毒藥變成甘露漿。
女人臨難生產時， 邪魔遮障苦難忍，
至誠稱誦大悲呪， 鬼神退散安樂生。
惡龍疫鬼行毒氣， 熱病侵陵命欲終，
至心稱誦大悲呪， 疫病消除壽命長。
龍鬼流行諸毒腫， 癰瘡膿血痛叵堪，
至心稱誦大悲呪， 三唾毒腫隨口消。
眾生濁惡起不善， 厭魅呪詛結怨讐，
至心稱誦大悲呪， 厭魅還著於本人。
惡生濁亂法滅時， 婬欲火盛心迷倒，
棄背妻婿外貪染， 晝夜邪思無暫停，
若能稱誦大悲呪， 婬欲火滅邪心除。
我若廣讚呪功力， 一劫稱揚無盡期。」
If one travels through wilderness or mountain marshes, And encounters tigers, wolves, or other fierce beasts, Serpents, spirits, goblins, and demonic ghosts— Hearing this mantra recited, none can bring harm.
If one journeys upon rivers, lakes, or vast seas, Where venomous dragons, flood dragons, and makara monsters dwell, Yakṣas, rākṣasas, fish, turtles, and giant turtles— Hearing this mantra recited, they hide themselves away.
If surrounded by armies or bandits in battle array, Or robbed of wealth and goods by evil people, Sincerely recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And they will give rise to compassion, returning what was taken.
If arrested by officials and imprisoned, Confined behind bars, shackled and locked, Sincerely recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And the authorities will show mercy, releasing you to return.
If entering a household of wild paths or poison spells, Where food and drink contain poison meant to harm, Sincerely recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And the poison will transform into sweet dew.
When a woman suffers difficult labor, Tormented by obstructive demonic hindrances, Sincerely recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And ghosts and spirits will retreat, granting safe and joyful birth.
When evil dragons and pestilent ghosts spread poisonous vapors, And feverish illness assails, life nearing its end, Wholeheartedly recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And the epidemic will vanish, lifespan prolonged.
When dragon-ghosts spread various toxic swellings, Boils, sores, pus, and blood, pains unbearable, Wholeheartedly recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And with three spits, the poison-swelling dissolves at once.
When sentient beings, defiled and evil, give rise to unwholesomeness, Employing curses and sorcery, forming enmity and grudges, Wholeheartedly recite the Great Compassion Mantra, And the sorcery will revert upon the one who cast it.
In evil ages of turbidity, when the Dharma nears extinction, When lustful fire blazes and minds are deluded and inverted, Abandoning spouses, craving outward defilement, Day and night with wicked thoughts, without a moment’s pause— If one can recite the Great Compassion Mantra, Lustful fire will cease and wicked thoughts be removed.
If I were to broadly praise this mantra’s power, Even an eon of praising would not exhaust its merits.
爾時，觀世音菩薩，告梵天言：
At that time, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) addressed the Brahma Deva, saying:
「誦此呪五遍，取五色線作索，呪二十一遍，結作二十一結，繫項。
Recite this mantra five times, take a five-colored cord to make a string, recite the mantra twenty-one times, tie it into twenty-one knots, and fasten it around the neck.
「此陀羅尼，是過去九十九億恒河沙諸佛所說。彼等諸佛，為諸行人，修行六度，未滿足者，速令滿足故；未發菩提心者，速令發心故。若聲聞人，未證果者，速令證故。
This dhāraṇī was spoken by past Buddhas as numerous as the sands of ninety-nine billion Ganges Rivers. All those Buddhas proclaimed it for the sake of practitioners who cultivate the six pāramitās, in order to swiftly bring to fulfillment those whose practice is not yet complete, and to swiftly arouse the bodhi mind in those who have not yet generated it. If śrāvakas have not yet attained the fruits, it will swiftly enable them to realize the fruits.
「若三千大千世界內，諸神仙人，未發無上菩提心者，令速發心故。若諸眾生，未得大乘信根者，以此陀羅尼威神力故，令其大乘種子，法芽增長。以我方便慈悲力故，令其所須，皆得成辦。
If within the three-thousandfold great chiliocosm, there are gods, immortals, or human beings who have not yet aroused the supreme Bodhi-mind, may they be caused to swiftly arouse that mind. For any sentient beings who have not yet attained the roots of faith in the Great Vehicle, may it be through the majestic spiritual power of this Dhāraṇī that their seeds of the Great Vehicle and sprouts of Dharma are caused to grow and increase. Through my skillful means and compassionate power, may all that they require be accomplished for them.
「若三千大千世界，幽隱闇處，三塗眾生，聞我此呪，皆得離苦。有諸菩薩，未階初住者，速令得故，乃至令得十住地故。又令得到佛地故，自然成就三十二相、八十隨形好。
If throughout the three thousand great thousand worlds, in all the hidden, dark, and obscure places, the beings of the three wretched paths hear this mantra of mine, they shall all be liberated from suffering. For any bodhisattvas who have not yet attained the first abode, may they swiftly attain it, and even cause them to attain the ten abodes. Furthermore, may they reach the Buddha-ground, and spontaneously accomplish the thirty-two major marks and the eighty subsidiary characteristics of excellence.
「若聲聞人，聞此陀羅尼，一經耳者，修行、書寫此陀羅尼者，以質直心，如法而住者，四沙門果，不求自得。
If a śrāvaka hears this dhāraṇī, even once, or cultivates and transcribes this dhāraṇī, and with an upright heart dwells in accordance with the Dharma, the four fruits of śramaṇa will be attained without seeking.
「若三千大千世界內，山河、石壁、四大海水，能令涌沸；須彌山及鐵圍山，能令搖動；又令碎如微塵，其中眾生，悉令發無上菩提心。
If within the great trichiliocosm, the mountains, rivers, rocks, and cliffs, the waters of the four great oceans could be made to surge and boil; if Mount Sumeru and the Iron Ring Mountains could be made to tremble and shake, and further be shattered into fine dust, and all the beings therein could be caused to arouse the unsurpassed Bodhi mind.
「若諸眾生，現世求願者，於三七日，淨持齋戒，誦此陀羅尼，必果所願。從生死際，至生死際，一切惡業，並皆滅盡。三千大千世界內，一切諸佛、菩薩、梵釋四天王、神仙、龍王，悉皆證知。
If sentient beings seek fulfillment of their wishes in this present life, they should, for twenty-one days, purely observe the precepts and maintain a vegetarian diet, reciting this dhāraṇī. Their wishes will certainly be fulfilled. From the beginning of the cycle of birth and death to its end, all evil karma will be entirely extinguished. Within the great trichiliocosm, all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Brahmā, Śakra, the Four Heavenly Kings, divine immortals, and dragon kings will all bear witness and know.
「若諸人天，誦持此陀羅尼者，其人若在江河大海中沐浴，其中眾生，得此人浴身之水，霑著其身，一切惡業、重罪，悉皆消滅，即得轉生他方淨土，蓮華化生，不受胎身、濕卵之身，何況受持讀誦者？
If any human or celestial being recites and upholds this dhāraṇī, when such a person bathes in rivers, lakes, or seas, the beings therein who come into contact with the water touched by this person's body—all their evil karma and grave offenses will be entirely eradicated. They will then be reborn in other pure lands, transforming into life from lotus flowers, free from the womb-born, moisture-born, or egg-born forms. How much more so for one who upholds, recites, and chants it?
「若誦持者，行於道路，大風時來，吹此人身、毛髮、衣服，餘風下過，諸類眾生，得其人飃身風，吹著身者，一切重罪、惡業，並皆滅盡，更不受三惡道報，常生佛前。
If one who recites and upholds this sutra walks upon the road, and a great wind arises in time, blowing upon this person's body, hair, and garments, while the remaining wind passes onward—all classes of sentient beings who are touched by the wind that has swept over this person's body, their every grave transgression and evil karma will be entirely extinguished and eradicated. They will no longer receive retribution in the three evil destinies, and will constantly be reborn before the Buddhas.
「當知受持者，福德果報，不可思議。誦持此陀羅尼者，口中所出言音，若善、若惡，一切天魔、外道、天龍、鬼神聞者，皆是清淨法音，皆於其人起恭敬心，尊重如佛。
Know this: the merits, blessings, and karmic rewards of upholding and maintaining this dhāraṇī are inconceivable. For one who recites and holds this dhāraṇī, all sounds uttered by the mouth—whether wholesome or unwholesome—are heard by all celestial demons, non-Buddhist paths, heavenly dragons, ghosts, and spirits as pure Dharma sounds. Toward that person they all give rise to a mind of reverence and respect, honoring them as they would the Buddha.
「誦持此陀羅尼者，當知其人，即是佛身藏，九十九億恒河沙諸佛所愛惜故。當知其人，即是光明藏，一切如來光明照故。當知其人，是慈悲藏，恒以陀羅尼救眾生故。當知其人，是妙法藏，普攝一切諸陀羅尼門故。當知其人，是禪定藏，百千三昧常現前故。當知其人，是虛空藏，常以空慧觀眾生故。當知其人，是無畏藏，龍天善神常護持故。當知其人，是妙語藏，口中陀羅尼音無斷絕故。當知其人，是常住藏，三災惡劫不能壞故。當知其人，是解脫藏，天魔外道不能稽留故。當知其人，是藥王藏，常以陀羅尼療眾生病故。當知其人，是神通藏，遊諸佛國得自在故。其人功德讚不可盡。
Those who recite and uphold this dhāraṇī should know that such a person is the treasury of the Buddha-body, cherished by ninety-nine koṭis of Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. They should know that such a person is the treasury of light, illumined by the radiance of all Tathāgatas. They should know that such a person is the treasury of compassion, ever using the dhāraṇī to rescue sentient beings. They should know that such a person is the treasury of wondrous Dharma, universally gathering all gates of dhāraṇīs. They should know that such a person is the treasury of meditation, with hundreds of thousands of samādhis constantly manifesting before them. They should know that such a person is the treasury of emptiness, ever contemplating sentient beings with the wisdom of emptiness. They should know that such a person is the treasury of fearlessness, constantly protected by dragons, devas, and virtuous spirits. They should know that such a person is the treasury of sublime speech, with the sound of the dhāraṇī never ceasing from their mouth. They should know that such a person is the treasury of permanence, unshaken by the three calamities and evil aeons. They should know that such a person is the treasury of liberation, never detained by celestial demons or external paths. They should know that such a person is the treasury of the Medicine King, ever using the dhāraṇī to heal the illnesses of sentient beings. They should know that such a person is the treasury of spiritual powers, freely traveling through Buddha-lands. The merit of such a person is beyond all praise.
「善男子！若復有人，厭世間苦，求長生樂者，在閑淨處，清淨結界。呪衣著。若水、若食、若香、若藥，皆呪一百八遍，服，必得長命。
Virtuous man! If there is one who, weary of the suffering of the world, seeks the joy of long life, let him in a secluded and pure place, with purified boundaries, consecrate his garments. Whether water, food, incense, or medicine, let him consecrate each one hundred and eight times and partake of it; he shall surely attain longevity.
「若能如法結界，依法受持，一切成就。其結界法者，取刀，呪二十一遍，劃地為界。或取淨水，呪二十一遍，散著四方為界。或取白芥子，呪二十一遍，擲著四方為界。或以想到處為界，或取淨灰，呪二十一遍為界。或呪五色線二十一遍，圍繞四邊為界。皆得。
If one can properly establish the boundary and receive and uphold it according to the Dharma, all accomplishments will be attained. The method for establishing the boundary is as follows: take a knife, recite the mantra twenty‑one times, and draw a line on the ground to form the boundary. Or take pure water, recite the mantra twenty‑one times, and sprinkle it toward the four directions to form the boundary. Or take white mustard seeds, recite the mantra twenty‑one times, and scatter them toward the four directions to form the boundary. Or use the extent of one’s thought as the boundary. Or take pure ash, recite the mantra twenty‑one times to form the boundary. Or recite the mantra over a five‑colored cord twenty‑one times and encircle the area on all four sides to form the boundary. All these methods are effective.
「若能如法受持，自然剋果。若聞此陀羅尼名字者，尚滅無量劫生死重罪，何況誦持者？若得此神呪誦者，當知其人，已曾供養無量諸佛，廣種善根。
If one is able to receive and uphold it according to the Dharma, the fruit of attainment will naturally be achieved. Even merely hearing the name of this dhāraṇī eradicates immeasurable kalpas of grave offenses of birth and death—how much more so for those who recite and uphold it? Those who obtain and recite this divine mantra should know that such a person has already made offerings to immeasurable buddhas and extensively planted wholesome roots.
「若能為諸眾生，拔其苦難，如法誦持者，當知其人，即是具大悲者。成佛不久，所見眾生，皆悉為誦，令彼耳聞，與作菩提因，是人功德，無量無邊，讚不可盡。
If one can relieve the suffering and hardship of all sentient beings, and recite and uphold this Dharma accordingly, it should be known that such a person is endowed with great compassion. They will attain Buddhahood before long. For all beings they encounter, they will recite it, causing them to hear it with their ears, thereby creating for them a cause for Bodhi. The merit of such a person is immeasurable and boundless, beyond all praise.
「若能精誠用心，身持齋戒，為一切眾生，懺悔先業之罪，亦自懺謝，無量劫來，種種惡業，口中馺馺，誦此陀羅尼，聲聲不絕者，四沙門果，此生即證。其利根有慧，觀方便者，十地果位，剋獲不難，何況世間小小福報？所有求願，無不果遂者也。
If one can devote oneself with utmost sincerity, uphold the pure precepts of fasting, repent on behalf of all sentient beings for the transgressions of past karma, and also repent for the immeasurable kalpas of various evil deeds, while continuously reciting this dhāraṇī with unwavering voice—the four fruits of śrāvakas can be attained in this very life. For those of sharp faculties and wisdom who contemplate with skillful means, even the ten stages of bodhisattvahood can be achieved without difficulty, let alone the minor worldly blessings and rewards. All prayers and aspirations will be fulfilled accordingly.
「若欲使鬼者，取野髑髏淨洗，於千眼像前設壇場，以種種香華、飲食祭之，日日如是，七日必來現身，隨人使令。
Should one wish to summon spirits, take a wild skull and cleanse it thoroughly. Before the Thousand-Eyed One's image, establish an altar. With various incenses, flowers, food, and drink make offerings to it. If this is done daily for seven days, the spirit will surely appear in visible form, ready to follow commands.
「若欲使四天王者，呪檀香燒之。
If one wishes to summon the Four Heavenly Kings, one should chant the mantra over sandalwood and burn it.
「由此菩薩大悲願力深重故，亦為此陀羅尼威神廣大故。」
"Due to the profound depth of this Bodhisattva's great compassionate vows, and also due to the vast and mighty spiritual power of this dhāraṇī."
佛告阿難：
The Buddha said to Ānanda:
「若有國土，災難起時，是土國王，若以正法治國，寬縱人物，不枉眾生，赦諸有過，七日七夜，身心精進，誦持如是大悲心陀羅尼神呪，令彼國土，一切災難，悉皆除滅，五穀豐登，萬姓安樂。
If in any land, calamities arise, the king of that land, if he governs the nation with righteous Dharma, treats his people with leniency, does no injustice to sentient beings, pardons those who have committed faults, and for seven days and seven nights with utmost diligence of body and mind recites and upholds this Great Compassionate Heart Dhāraṇī Mantra, then all calamities in that land will be entirely eradicated, the five grains will flourish abundantly, and the myriad people will dwell in peace and happiness.
「又若為於他國怨敵，數來侵擾，百姓不安，大臣謀叛，疫氣流行，水旱不調，日月失度。如是種種災難起時，當造千眼大悲心像，面向西方，以種種香華、幢旛、寶蓋、或百味飲食，至心供養。其王又能七日七夜，身心精進，誦持如是陀羅尼神妙章句。外國怨敵，即自降伏，各還政治，不相擾惱，國土通同，慈心相向。王子百官，皆行忠赤，妃后婇女，孝敬向王。諸龍鬼神，擁護其國。雨澤順時，果實豐饒，人民歡樂。
Moreover, if a country is repeatedly invaded and harassed by foreign enemies, causing the people to be unsettled, ministers to plot rebellion, epidemics to spread, floods and droughts to occur irregularly, and the sun and moon to lose their proper courses—when such various calamities arise, one should create an image of the Thousand-Eyed Great Compassionate Mind, facing west, and with all kinds of fragrant flowers, banners, jeweled canopies, or a hundred-flavored food and drink, offer sincere worship. The king should also, for seven days and seven nights, with body and mind diligently persevere, reciting and upholding these wondrous verses of the dhāraṇī. Then the foreign enemies will submit of their own accord, each returning to govern their own lands without mutual disturbance or harm; the nations will communicate and unite, with compassionate hearts turned toward one another. The princes and all officials will act with loyalty and sincerity; the consorts, queens, and court ladies will be reverent and filial toward the king. The dragons, spirits, and deities will protect and guard that country. Rains will fall in due season, fruits and grains will be abundant and plentiful, and the people will be joyful and content.
「又若家內，遇大惡病，百怪競起，鬼神邪魔，耗亂其家，惡人橫造口舌以相謀害，室家大小內外不和者，當向千眼大悲像前，設其壇場，至心念觀世音菩薩。誦此陀羅尼，滿其千遍，如上惡事，悉皆消滅，永得安隱。」
Moreover, if within a household there arises severe illness, numerous ominous disturbances manifest, ghosts, spirits, evil demons, and devious spirits bring chaos to the home, wicked people recklessly spread slander and plot harm, and the family members, young and old, inside and outside, cannot live in harmony—one should, before an image of the Thousand-Eyed Great Compassion, set up an altar, and with utmost sincerity recite the name of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Chant this dhāraṇī to the full count of a thousand times, and all such evil matters as described above will be completely eradicated, and lasting peace and stability will be attained.
阿難白佛言：「世尊！此呪名何？云何受持？」
Ananda addressed the Buddha, saying: “World-Honored One, what is the name of this mantra? How should one receive and uphold it?”
佛告阿難：「如是神呪有種種名。一名：廣大圓滿。一名：無礙大悲。一名：救苦陀羅尼。一名：延壽陀羅尼。一名：滅惡趣陀羅尼。一名：破惡業障陀羅尼。一名：滿願陀羅尼。一名：隨心自在陀羅尼。一名：速超上地陀羅尼。如是受持。」
The Buddha told Ananda, "This divine mantra has various names. One name: Vast and Perfect. One name: Unobstructed Great Compassion. One name: Dhāraṇī that Saves from Suffering. One name: Dhāraṇī that Prolongs Life. One name: Dhāraṇī that Extinguishes Evil Destinies. One name: Dhāraṇī that Shatters Evil Karmic Obstructions. One name: Dhāraṇī that Fulfills Vows. One name: Dhāraṇī of Following the Heart's Freedom. One name: Dhāraṇī that Swiftly Surpasses the Higher Grounds. Thus should it be upheld."
阿難白佛言：「世尊！此菩薩摩訶薩，名字何等？善能宣說如是陀羅尼。」
Ananda addressed the Buddha, saying: “World-Honored One, what is the name of this bodhisattva mahasattva who skillfully proclaims such a dharani?”
佛言：
The Buddha said:
「此菩薩名『觀世音自在』，亦名『撚索』，亦名『千光眼』。
This bodhisattva is named 'Avalokiteśvara, the Sovereign of Hearing the Sounds of the World,' also named 'Holder of the Noose,' and also named 'Thousand-Rayed Eyes.'
「善男子！此觀世音菩薩，不可思議威神之力，已於過去無量劫中，已作佛竟，號『正法明如來』。大悲願力，為欲發起一切菩薩，安樂成熟諸眾生故，現作菩薩。
"O virtuous one! This Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara possesses inconceivable majestic spiritual power. In past immeasurable kalpas, He has already attained Buddhahood, bearing the title 'Thus Come One of Right Dharma Brightness.' Through the power of His great compassionate vows, and for the sake of inspiring all bodhisattvas, bringing peace and happiness, and maturing all sentient beings, He manifests in the form of a bodhisattva."
「汝等大眾、諸菩薩摩訶薩、梵、釋、龍、神，皆應恭敬，莫生輕慢。一切人天，常須供養。專稱名號，得無量福，滅無量罪，命終往生阿彌陀佛國。」
All of you in the great assembly—the great bodhisattvas, brahmā gods, śakras, dragon spirits, and deities—should revere this with respect and give rise to no contempt or arrogance. All humans and devas should constantly make offerings. By single‑mindedly reciting the sacred name, one will obtain immeasurable merit, eradicate immeasurable transgressions, and at life’s end be reborn in the land of Amitābha Buddha.
佛告阿難：
The Buddha said to Ānanda:
「此觀世音菩薩，所說神呪，真實不虛。若欲請此菩薩來，呪拙具羅香(拙具羅香，安息香也)三七遍，燒，菩薩即來。
This divine mantra spoken by the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara is true and not false. Should one wish to invite this Bodhisattva to come, recite the mantra over guggula incense(Guggula incense is benzoin resin.) twenty-one times and then burn it; the Bodhisattva will then arrive.
「若有猫兒所著者，取弭哩吒那(死猫兒頭骨也)燒作灰，和淨土泥，捻作猫兒形，於千眼像前，呪鑌鐵刀子一百八遍，段段割之，亦一百八段，遍遍一呪，一稱彼名，即永差不著。
If one is afflicted by a cat, take the skull of a dead cat, burn it to ashes, mix it with pure earth and clay, and fashion it into the shape of a cat. Before the image of the Thousand-Eyed One, recite the mantra over a fine steel knife one hundred and eight times. Then, cut the clay cat into pieces—also one hundred and eight segments. For each cut, recite the mantra once and invoke that being's name. Then the affliction will be permanently cured and will not recur.
「若為蠱毒所害者，取藥劫布羅(龍腦香也)，和拙具羅香，各等分，以井華水一升和煎，取一升，於千眼像前，呪一百八遍，服，即差。
If one is harmed by poison or sorcery, take medicinal karpūra(camphor) and cūḍāla incense in equal parts, mix with one sheng of fresh well water, boil until reduced to one sheng. Before the image of the Thousand-Eyed One, recite the mantra one hundred and eight times, then drink it, and one will be healed.
「若為惡蛇蠍所螫者，取乾薑末，呪一七遍，著瘡中，立即除差。
If bitten by a venomous snake or scorpion, take dried ginger powder, recite the mantra seven times, and apply it to the wound; it will be cured immediately.
「若為惡怨橫相謀害者，取淨土、或麵、或蠟，捻作本形，於千眼像前，呪鑌鐵刀一百八遍，一呪一截，一稱彼名，燒盡一百八段，彼即歡喜，終身厚重，相愛敬。
If one is being plotted against by malevolent adversaries, take pure soil, or flour, or wax, and shape it into the form of the person. Before the image of the Thousand-Eyed One, recite the mantra over a steel blade one hundred and eight times. With each recitation, make a cut, and with each cut, utter that person's name. Burn the pieces completely, all one hundred and eight segments. That person will then become joyful, and for the rest of their life will hold you in deep esteem, with mutual affection and respect.
「若有患眼睛壞者，若青盲眼暗者，若白暈、赤膜，無光明者，取訶梨勒果、菴摩勒果、鞞醯勒果，三種各一顆，擣破細研。當研時，唯須護淨，莫使新產婦人及猪、狗見。口中念佛，以白蜜、若人乳汁，和封眼中。著其人乳，要須男孩子母乳，女母乳不成。其藥和竟，還須千眼像前，呪一千八遍，著眼中，滿七日，在深室慎風，眼睛還生。青盲、白暈者，光奇盛也。
If there is one whose eyes are afflicted and damaged, or who has green blindness and dim vision, or who has white cataracts, red films, and no light, take one fruit each of the three kinds: harītakī, āmalakī, and vibhītakī. Crush and finely grind them. When grinding, one must maintain purity and cleanliness, and not let newly delivered women or pigs and dogs see it. Recite the Buddha’s name with the mouth, and seal it in the eyes with white honey or human breast milk. If using human breast milk, it must be milk from a woman who has given birth to a boy; milk from a woman who has given birth to a girl will not succeed. When the medicine is fully mixed, one must again go before the image of the Thousand-Eyed One, recite the mantra one thousand and eight times, and apply it to the eyes. After a full seven days, staying in a deep chamber and carefully avoiding wind, the eyes will be restored. For green blindness and white cataracts, the light will become extraordinarily brilliant.
「若患瘧病著者，取虎、豹、犲、狼皮，呪三七遍，披著身上，即差。師子皮最上。若被蛇螫，取被螫人結𦡲，呪三七遍，著瘡中，即差。
If one suffers from malaria, take the skin of a tiger, leopard, jackal, or wolf, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and wear it on the body; then one will be cured. A lion's skin is the most superior. If bitten by a snake, take the saliva of the bitten person, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and apply it to the wound; then one will be cured.
「若患惡瘧，入心悶絕欲死者，取桃膠一顆，大小亦如桃顆，清水一升和煎，取半升，呪七遍，頓服盡，即差。其藥莫使婦人煎。
If one suffers from malignant malaria, with the illness entering the heart causing fainting and near death, take one piece of peach resin, its size also like a peach pit. Combine it with one liter of clear water and boil it down until half a liter remains. Recite the incantation seven times over it, then drink the entire dose all at once, and one will immediately recover. This medicine must not be decocted by a woman.
「若患傳屍鬼氣、伏屍連病者，取拙具羅香，呪三七遍，燒熏鼻孔中。又取七丸如兔糞，呪三七遍，吞，即差。慎酒肉五辛及惡罵。若取摩那屎羅(雄黃是也)，和白芥子印成鹽，呪三七遍，於病兒床下燒，其作病兒，即魔掣迸走，不敢住也。
If one suffers from consumption by malignant spirits, or lingering illness caused by latent corpses, take guggula incense, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and burn it to fumigate the nostrils. Also take seven pills the size of rabbit droppings, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and swallow them; then one will be cured. Abstain from alcohol, meat, the five pungent vegetables, and harsh speech. If one takes manashila(this is realgar), mixes it with white mustard seeds and rock salt, recites the mantra twenty-one times, and burns it beneath the sick child's bed, the demon causing the illness will be seized, flee in panic, and dare not remain.
「若患耳聾者，呪胡麻油，著耳中，即差。
If one suffers from deafness, chant the mantra over sesame oil and apply it into the ears, and they will be healed.
「若患一邊偏風，耳鼻不通、手脚不隨者，取胡麻油，煎青木香，呪三七遍，摩拭身上，永得除差。又方取純牛酥，呪三七遍，摩，亦差。
If afflicted with hemiplegia, with ears and nose obstructed and limbs unresponsive, take sesame oil, fry costus root, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and rub it over the body; one will forever be cured and healed. Another method: take pure ghee, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and rub it on; this too will heal.
「若患難產者，取胡麻油，呪三七遍，摩產婦臍中及玉門中，即易生。
If one suffers from difficult childbirth, take sesame oil, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and rub it on the mother's navel and birth passage; then she will give birth easily.
「若婦人懷妊，子死腹中，取阿波末利伽草(牛膝草也)一大兩，清水二升和煎，取一升，呪三七遍，服，即出一，無苦痛。胎衣不出者，亦服此藥，即差。
If a woman is with child and the fetus dies in the womb, take one large liang of apamarga grass(Ox-knee grass), combine it with two sheng of clear water, decoct until one sheng remains, recite the mantra twenty-one times over it, and administer it. It will be expelled at once, without pain or suffering. For those whose afterbirth does not come forth, also administer this medicine, and they will be healed.
「若卒患心痛不可忍者，名『遁屍疰』，取君柱魯香(薰陸香)，乳頭成者一顆，呪三七遍，口中嚼咽，不限多少，令變吐，即差。慎五辛、酒肉。
If one suddenly suffers from unbearable heart pain, known as "fleeting corpse infestation," take one piece of guggula incense (frankincense) that is nipple-shaped, recite the mantra twenty-one times, chew and swallow it in the mouth, without limiting the amount, until one vomits forth the change, and then one will be cured. Abstain from the five pungent vegetables, alcohol, and meat.
「若被火燒瘡，取熱瞿摩夷(烏牛屎也)，呪三七遍，塗瘡上，即差。
If a burn wound is caused by fire, take heated gomaya(which is the dung of a black ox), recite the mantra twenty-one times, and apply it to the wound; it will then heal.
「若患蛔蟲齩心，取骨魯末遮(白馬尿也)半升，呪三七遍，服，即差。重者一升，蟲如綟索出來。
If afflicted by roundworms gnawing at the heart, take half a *sheng* of *gulumo zhe*(white horse urine), recite the mantra twenty-one times, and ingest it; then one will be cured. For severe cases, take one *sheng*, and the worms will emerge like braided cords.
「若患丁瘡者，取凌鎖葉擣取汁，呪三七遍，瀝著瘡上，即拔根出，立差。
If afflicted with sores, take the leaves of the water chestnut plant, pound them to extract the juice, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and drip it upon the sore. Then the root will be drawn out, and one shall swiftly be healed.
「若患蠅螫眼中，骨魯怛佉(新驢屎也)濾取汁，呪三七遍，夜臥著眼中，即差。
If flies sting the eyes, take fresh donkey dung, filter its juice, recite the mantra twenty-one times, apply it to the eyes at night while lying down, and it will be cured.
「若患腹中痛，和井華水，和印成鹽三七顆，呪三七遍，服半升，即差。
If afflicted with pain in the abdomen, mix well water drawn at dawn with twenty-one grains of salt formed into a seal, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and drink half a liter; then it will be cured.
「若患赤眼者，及眼中有努肉及有翳者，取奢奢彌葉(苟杞葉也)，擣濾取汁，呪三七遍，浸青錢一宿，更呪七遍，著眼中，即差。
If one suffers from red eyes, or if there are growths or opacities in the eyes, take leaves of the śaśamī plant(This refers to the leaves of the goji berry plant.), pound and strain them to extract the juice, recite the mantra twenty-one times, soak a bronze coin in it overnight, recite the mantra another seven times, and apply it to the eyes; they will then be cured.
「若患畏夜，不安恐怖，出入驚怕者，取白線作索，呪三七遍，作二十一結，繫項，恐怖即除。非但除怖，亦得滅罪。
If one suffers from fear of the night, unease and terror, or alarm when going out and coming in, take a white thread and make a cord. Recite the mantra twenty-one times, tie twenty-one knots, and fasten it around the neck. The terror will then be removed. Not only is the terror removed, but one also attains the elimination of transgressions.
「若家內橫起災難者，取石榴枝，寸截一千八段，兩頭塗酥酪蜜，一呪一燒，盡千八遍，一切災難悉皆除滅，要在佛前作之。
If calamities arise within the household, take pomegranate branches, cut them into one thousand and eight pieces each an inch long, coat both ends with ghee and honey, and with each incantation burn one piece. When all one thousand and eight are completed, all calamities will be entirely eliminated. This must be performed before the Buddha.
「若取白菖蒲，呪三七遍，繫著右臂上，一切鬪處、論義處，皆得勝他。
If one takes white calamus, recites the mantra twenty-one times, and ties it upon the right arm, in all places of contention and debate, one shall prevail over others.
「若取奢奢彌葉枝柯，寸截，兩頭塗真牛酥、白蜜牛酥，一呪一燒，盡一千八段，日別三時，時別一千八遍，滿七日，呪師自悟通智也。
If one takes the branches and leaves of the śaśa tree, cuts them into inch-long segments, coats both ends with genuine cow ghee and white honey cow ghee, recites one incantation and burns one piece, completing one thousand eight segments, performing this three times a day, each time one thousand eight recitations, and fulfills seven days, the mantra master will himself awaken to penetrating wisdom.
「若欲降伏大力鬼神者，取阿唎瑟迦柴(木患子也)，呪七七遍，火中燒，還須塗酥酪蜜，要須於大悲心像前作之。若取胡嚧遮那(牛黃是也)一大兩，著瑠璃瓶中，置大悲心像前，呪一百八遍，塗身、點額，一切天、龍、鬼、神、人及非人，皆悉歡喜也。
If one wishes to subdue powerful spirits and ghosts, take arīṣaka wood(the wood of the soapberry tree), recite the mantra forty-nine times, burn it in fire, and also apply ghee and honey; this must be performed before an image of the Great Compassionate Mind. If one takes one large liang of harūcana(which is cow bezoar), places it in a lapis lazuli bottle, sets it before an image of the Great Compassionate Mind, recites the mantra one hundred and eight times, and then anoints the body and marks the forehead, all devas, nāgas, ghosts, spirits, humans, and non-humans will be delighted.
「若有身被枷鎖者，取白鴿糞，呪一百八遍，塗於手上，用摩枷鎖，枷鎖自脫也。
If one's body is bound by fetters and shackles, take white pigeon droppings, recite the mantra one hundred and eight times, apply it to the hands, and use it to rub the fetters and shackles; the fetters and shackles will then release themselves.
「若有夫婦不和，狀如水火者，取鴛鴦尾，於大悲心像前，呪一千八遍，帶，彼即終身歡喜相愛敬。
If there are husband and wife whose discord resembles water and fire, take the tail feathers of mandarin ducks, before the image of the Great Compassionate Mind, recite the mantra one thousand and eight times, and wear them; then they shall for their entire lives rejoice in mutual affection and respect.
「若有被蟲食，田苗及五果子者，取淨灰、淨沙或淨水，呪三七遍，散田苗四邊，蟲即退散也。果樹兼呪水灑者，樹上蟲不敢食果也。」
If there are crops or the five kinds of fruits being eaten by insects, take pure ashes, pure sand, or pure water, recite the mantra twenty-one times, and scatter it around the four sides of the fields; the insects will then retreat and disperse. If one also sprinkles the fruit trees with water over which the mantra has been recited, the insects on the trees will not dare to eat the fruit.
佛告阿難：「若為富饒，種種珍寶資具者，當於如意珠手。若為種種不安求安隱者，當於羂索手。若為腹中諸病，當於寶鉢手。若為降伏一切魍魎鬼神者，當於寶劍手。若為降伏一切天魔神者，當於跋折羅手。若為摧伏一切怨敵者，當於金剛杵手。若為一切處怖畏不安者，當於施無畏手。若為眼闇無光明者，當於日精摩尼手。若為熱毒病求清涼者，當於月精摩尼手。若為榮官益職者，當於寶弓手。若為諸善朋友早相逢者，當於寶箭手。若為身上種種病者，當於楊枝手。若為除身上惡障難者，當於白拂手。若為一切善和眷屬者，當於胡瓶手。若為辟除一切虎狼犲豹諸惡獸者，當於旁牌手。若為一切時處好離官難者，當於斧鉞手。若為男女僕使者，當於玉環手。若為種種功德者，當於白蓮華手。若為欲得往生十方淨土者，當於青蓮華手。若為大智慧者，當於寶鏡手。若為面見十方一切諸佛者，當於紫蓮華手。若為地中伏藏者，當於寶篋手。若為仙道者，當於五色雲手。若為生梵天者，當於軍遲手。若為往生諸天宮者，當於紅蓮華手。若為辟除他方逆賊者，當於寶戟手。若為召呼一切諸天善神者，當於寶螺手。若為使令一切鬼神者，當於髑髏杖手。若為十方諸佛速來授手者，當於數珠手。若為成就一切上妙梵音聲者，當於寶鐸手。若為口業辭辯巧妙者，當於寶印手。若為善神龍王常來擁護者，當於俱尸鐵鉤手。若為慈悲覆護一切眾生者，當於錫杖手。若為一切眾生常相恭敬愛念者，當於合掌手。若為生生之處不離諸佛邊者，當於化佛手。若為生生世世常在佛宮殿中，不處胎藏中受身者，當於化宮殿手。若為多聞廣學者，當於寶經手。若為從今身至佛身，菩提心常不退轉者，當於不退金輪手。若為十方諸佛速來摩頂授記者，當於頂上化佛手。若為果蓏諸穀稼者，當於蒲萄手。如是可求之法，有其千條，今粗略說少耳。」
The Buddha said to Ānanda: "For those seeking abundant wealth, various precious jewels, and resources, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Wish-Fulfilling Pearl. For those seeking peace and security amidst various disturbances, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Lasso. For those afflicted with various abdominal illnesses, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Bowl. For those seeking to subdue all malevolent spirits and ghosts, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Sword. For those seeking to subdue all heavenly demons and deities, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Vajra. For those seeking to crush all enemies and adversaries, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Vajra Pestle. For those fearful and unsettled in all places, they should turn to the Hand Bestowing Fearlessness. For those whose eyes are dim and without light, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Sun-Crystal Maṇi. For those suffering from heat-toxin illnesses and seeking cool relief, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Moon-Crystal Maṇi. For those seeking promotion in office and advancement in rank, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Bow. For those wishing to quickly meet with virtuous friends, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Arrow. For those afflicted with various bodily illnesses, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Willow Branch. For those wishing to remove malignant obstacles and difficulties from the body, they should turn to the Hand Holding the White Fly-Whisk. For those desiring harmonious and virtuous companions, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Vase. For those seeking to ward off all tigers, wolves, jackals, leopards, and other fierce beasts, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Shield. For those wishing to be well-separated from official troubles at all times and places, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Axe. For those desiring male and female servants and attendants, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Jade Ring. For those seeking various merits and virtues, they should turn to the Hand Holding the White Lotus. For those wishing to be reborn in the pure lands of the ten directions, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Blue Lotus. For those seeking great Wisdom (Prajñā), they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Mirror. For those wishing to behold the faces of all Buddhas of the ten directions, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Purple Lotus. For those seeking hidden treasures within the earth, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Casket. For those seeking the path of immortals, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Five-Colored Cloud. For those seeking rebirth in the Brahma Heaven, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Kuṇḍikā. For those wishing to be reborn in the various heavenly palaces, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Red Lotus. For those seeking to repel hostile bandits from other regions, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Halberd. For those wishing to summon all the virtuous deities of the heavens, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Conch. For those wishing to command all ghosts and spirits, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Skull Staff. For those wishing the Buddhas of the ten directions to swiftly come and extend their hands, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Rosary. For those seeking to accomplish all sublime and exquisite Brahma sounds, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Bell. For those seeking eloquent and skillful speech, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Seal. For those desiring the constant protection of virtuous spirits and dragon kings, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Iron Hook of Kuśi. For those wishing to compassionately shelter and protect all sentient beings, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Khakkhara Staff. For those desiring that all sentient beings constantly respect, honor, and cherish them, they should turn to the Hand in the Gesture of Anjali (Palms Joined). For those wishing to be born in places never apart from the Buddhas, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Manifested Buddha. For those wishing to dwell in the palaces of the Buddhas life after life, never receiving a body within a womb, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Manifested Palace. For those seeking extensive learning and wide knowledge, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Precious Sūtra. For those wishing, from this present body until Buddhahood, that their Bodhi mind never regresses, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Non-Retreating Golden Wheel. For those wishing the Buddhas of the ten directions to swiftly come, touch their heads, and confer predictions, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Manifested Buddha Above the Head. For those seeking fruits, melons, and all grains and crops, they should turn to the Hand Holding the Grape Cluster. Thus, the methods that can be sought number a thousand; here, only a few are roughly stated."
日光菩薩為受持大悲心陀羅尼者，說大神呪，而擁護之：
The Bodhisattva Sunlight, for those who uphold the Great Compassion Heart Dhāraṇī, proclaims a great divine mantra to protect them:
「南無勃陀瞿(上聲)那(上聲)迷(一)南無達摩莫訶低(二)南無僧伽多夜泥(三)底(丁以切)哩部畢薩(僧沒切)咄(登沒切)檐納摩
Namo Buddha Namo Dharma, the Great Truth Namo Sangha, the assembly of monks Reverently I bow to the Three Jewels
「誦此呪，滅一切罪，亦能辟魔及除天災。
Recite this mantra, and all sins shall be extinguished; it can also repel demons and dispel heavenly calamities.
「若誦一遍，禮佛一拜，如是日別三時，誦呪禮佛，未來之世，所受身處，當得一一相貌端正，可喜果報。」
If one recites this mantra once and makes one prostration to the Buddha, and if one thus recites the mantra and makes prostrations three times daily, then in future lifetimes, in whatever body one receives, one will obtain in each and every case a handsome and pleasing appearance, a delightful karmic reward.
月光菩薩亦復為諸行人，說陀羅尼呪，而擁護之：
The Moonlight Bodhisattva likewise, for the sake of all practitioners, speaks a dhāraṇī mantra to protect and uphold them:
「深低帝屠蘇吒(一)阿若蜜帝烏都吒(二)深耆吒(三)波賴帝(四)耶彌若吒烏都吒(五)拘羅帝吒耆摩吒(六)沙婆訶
Shendi Ditu Su Zha Arunamiti Wudu Zha Shenqi Zha Bolai Di Yemi Ruo Zha Wudu Zha Juluo Di Zha Qimo Zha Suo Po He
「誦此呪五遍，取五色線，作呪索，痛處繫。
Recite this mantra five times, take five-colored threads, fashion them into a mantra cord, and bind it upon the afflicted area.
「此呪乃是過去四十恒河沙諸佛所說，我今亦說。為諸行人，作擁護故，除一切障難故，除一切惡病痛故，成就一切諸善法故，遠離一切諸怖畏故。」
This mantra was spoken by Buddhas numbering as many as the sands of forty Ganges rivers in the past, and I now also speak it. It is to provide protection for all practitioners, to remove all obstacles and hardships, to dispel all malignant illnesses and pains, to accomplish all virtuous dharmas, and to distance them from all fears.
佛告阿難：
The Buddha said to Ananda:
「汝當深心清淨，受持此陀羅尼，廣宣流布於閻浮提，莫令斷絕。
You should wholeheartedly and with a purified mind receive and uphold this dhāraṇī, widely proclaiming and spreading it throughout Jambudvīpa, ensuring it never ceases.
「此陀羅尼，能大利益三界眾生，一切患苦縈身者，以此陀羅尼治之，無有不差者。
This dhāraṇī can greatly benefit all beings of the three realms. For all who are afflicted by suffering and bound by illness, if they are treated with this dhāraṇī, there is none who will not be healed.
「此大神呪，呪乾枯樹，尚得生枝、柯、華、果，何況有情、有識眾生？身有病患，治之不差者，必無是處。
This great divine mantra, when chanted over withered trees, can still cause them to grow branches, leaves, flowers, and fruit—how much more so for sentient beings endowed with consciousness? If there are those with bodily illnesses who, after applying this remedy, do not recover—such a thing is impossible.
「善男子！此陀羅尼，威神之力，不可思議！不可思議！歎莫能盡。若不過去久遠已來廣種善根，乃至名字不可得聞，何況得見？汝等大眾，天、人、龍、神，聞我讚歎，皆應隨喜。
"O virtuous ones! The power of this dhāraṇī is inconceivable! Inconceivable! Its marvels cannot be fully expressed. Unless one has planted extensive roots of goodness since the distant past, one cannot even hear its name, much less behold it. All of you in this great assembly—gods, humans, nāgas, and spirits—hearing my praise, should rejoice accordingly."
「若有謗此呪者，即為謗彼九十九億恒河沙諸佛。若於此陀羅尼，生疑不信者，當知其人，永失大利，百千萬劫，常淪惡趣，無有出期，常不見佛、不聞法、不覩僧。」
If anyone slanders this mantra, they slander the ninety-nine koṭis of Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. If toward this dhāraṇī one gives rise to doubt and fails to believe, know that such a person will forever forfeit great benefit, and for hundreds of thousands of millions of kalpas will constantly sink into the evil destinies, with no time of escape, ever failing to see the Buddha, to hear the Dharma, or to behold the Sangha.
一切眾會菩薩摩訶薩、金剛密跡、梵釋四天、龍、鬼、神，聞佛如來讚歎此陀羅尼，皆悉歡喜，奉教修行。
All the assemblies of Bodhisattva-Mahāsattvas, the Vajra Secret Guardians, the gods of Brahmā and Śakra, the Four Heavenly Kings, dragons, spirits, and ghosts, hearing the Thus-Come One praise this Dhāraṇī, rejoiced in full accord and undertook to practice in accordance with the teaching.
千手千眼觀世音菩薩廣大圓滿無礙大悲心陀羅尼經
The Sutra of the Vast, Perfect, Unobstructed Great Compassion Dharani of the Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed Avalok