菩提場所說一字頂輪王經護摩品第十三
Chapter 13: Homa Ritual
復告金剛手： 「遠離於祕密，
成就不可得， 於此經教中，
成就故說密。 護摩爐差別，
應祕密而作； 息災等三種，
一處不應作。 若一處護摩，
護摩爐必謬； 若於調伏爐，
不應作息災。 如器中有毒，
盛乳必當壞。 審觀三種事，
故說三種爐， 餘教亦說三。
爐作是分別， 於此應用之，
是故不相違。 明屈屢草芽，
許用於牛酥， 優曇鉢天木、
及以於乳木、 并用欝金香，
三時作護摩， 為求息災故，
獲得種種利。 若被竊藥物，
應用黑油麻， 和蜜常用之，
及波羅奢木、 及與天木等，
應用白芥子， 護摩而稱讚。
於諸三種法， 而用酥護摩。」
He further instructed Vajrapani: "Keep these practices secret, for their accomplishment should not be openly revealed. Within this teaching, the methods are called 'secret' because they lead to attainment. The distinctions between the fire altars for homa rituals should be carried out in secret. The three types—pacifying, increasing, and subjugating—should not be performed at the same altar. If one altar is used for all, the ritual will be flawed. For a subjugation ritual, do not use a pacifying altar. Just as milk placed in a poisoned vessel will spoil, so too will the ritual fail. Therefore, three distinct altars are prescribed after careful consideration of the three purposes, and other teachings also speak of these three. The altars are differentiated for their specific uses, so there is no contradiction. For pacifying rituals, use kusha grass sprouts, clarified butter from a cow, udumbara wood, milkwood, and turmeric. Perform the homa three times to seek pacification, and you will obtain various benefits. If medicines have been stolen, use black sesame mixed with honey, along with palasha wood and celestial wood, and apply white mustard seeds while performing homa and reciting praises. For all three types of rituals, use clarified butter in the homa offering."
爾時，世尊釋迦牟尼復告金剛手祕密主言：「於此中修行教王，為有情利益故。」復說伽他曰：
Then, the World-Honored One Śākyamuni again addressed Vajrapāṇi, the Lord of Secrets, saying: "Within this, the King of Teachings for practice, is for the benefit of sentient beings." And he further spoke this verse:
「說是真言明， 種種大威德。
修習佛頂王， 種種真言明，
無量大奇特， 并佛眼等明，
成就諸義利、 及與印契等。
我先已宣說， 普通真言王，
為求成就者， 獲得果報故，
我今說印契。 為求悉地故，
一類說多種， 次第我今說，
普通佛頂印。
"This mantra's light, Manifests great power and virtue in many forms.
By practicing the supreme Buddha-crown, Through its many mantra lights, And the boundless, wondrous radiance of the Buddha-eye, All benefits are achieved, along with the mudras.
I have already taught the universal king of mantras, For those seeking accomplishment, to gain its fruits. Now I will explain the mudras, For those seeking spiritual attainments.
I will now explain in sequence, The many forms of the universal Buddha-crown mudra."
「以二手內相叉作拳，竪二中指相合，屈上節，普通一切佛頂印，能成就一切義利。
With both hands, cross your fingers inward to form fists, raise the two middle fingers and join them together, bending the upper joints. This is the universal seal of all Buddha crowns, capable of accomplishing all beneficial purposes.
「由見此印契， 如親覩諸佛，
難調諸藥叉、 龍、阿酥羅眾、
一切諸羅剎， 由此印威德，
悉融而驚怖。 此是大真言，
一切佛頂心：
"By seeing this hand seal, It is like beholding the Buddhas themselves.
The unruly yakshas, Nagas, and asuras, All the rakshasas— Through the power of this seal, They melt away in fear.
This is the great true mantra, The heart of all Buddha-crowns."
「『曩謨三滿多 沒駄南唵吒嚕(二合)滿馱(四)娑嚩(二合引)訶』」
"Namo Samanta Buddha Namah, Om Talu Mandala Svaha."
復說伽他曰：
And then he spoke these verses:
「若得此印契， 能獲諸安樂，
國王等世間， 於彼常利益。
欲求法利益， 決定而獲得，
若得此印契， 諸苦悉消滅。
If one obtains this seal, they will gain all kinds of peace and joy. Kings and all beings in the world will always benefit from it.
Those who seek the benefits of the Dharma will surely attain them. If one obtains this seal, all suffering will be extinguished.
「由此一切佛頂根本印作一切事業，修行者護諸根者，以此根本印用中指端來往即名迎請印。
From this fundamental mudra of all Buddha-crowns, all activities are accomplished. For the practitioner who guards the senses, using the tips of the middle fingers to move back and forth with this fundamental mudra is called the Welcoming Mudra.
「一切普通先所說，以各自真言用結此根本印，通一切處用，塗香、花、燒香、飲食、燈明等以此印用之。
All the general offerings previously mentioned—incense, flowers, fragrant smoke, food and drink, lamps, and so forth—can be presented using this fundamental hand gesture, empowered by their respective mantras, for universal application.
「即用前印，二中指峯如環狀，是迎火天印，真言如先已說。若發遣火天時，以印向外掣，即成發遣火天印。
Use the previous hand gesture, but curl the two middle fingers into a ring shape. This is the gesture for inviting the Fire Deity. The mantra is the same as mentioned before. When sending off the Fire Deity, turn the gesture outward and pull it back—this becomes the gesture for sending off the Fire Deity.
「又，即此印准前辦事佛頂印，以右中指頭屈上節跓蹙左中指面上節，是摧壞頂印。
Furthermore, this mudra is also the same as the previously described "Buddha's Crown Mudra" used for rituals. With the middle finger of the right hand bent at the upper joint, press it firmly against the upper joint of the middle finger of the left hand—this is the "Destroying Crown Mudra."
「能作奇特事、 能作一切事，
護身結界處， 應當而受用。
It can perform extraordinary deeds, It can accomplish all things, In places where protection and boundaries are set, It should be received and used.
「又移左中指屈上節蹙跓右中指面上節，是摧毀頂印，真言如先已說。
"Also, move the left middle finger, bending its upper joint to press against the upper joint of the right middle finger—this is the Destroying the Summit Seal. The mantra is as previously stated."
「此名摧毀頂， 能調難調者，
在於大障難， 以此應護身。
This is called the Destroyer of Peaks, It tames those who are hard to tame; In the face of great obstacles, Use this to protect yourself.
「准前普通印，屈右中指第三節拄左中指第一節文。
Just as with the previous common mudra, bend the middle finger of your right hand at the third joint and press it against the first joint of your left middle finger.
「能淨處所故， 用此摧毀頂，
若求成就時， 結此護處所。
移左指如前， 以此印護處。
是諸佛頂心， 應用摧毀頂，
用以自灌頂， 以此印常用。
若人得此印， 能淨念誦室，
常於澡洗時， 修行者應用。
彼人無諸障， 誦是真言故，
次第而用之。 本部三昧耶，
常用如此印。 修習真言者，
彼人無諸魔， 於此佛頂教，
佛作如是說。
To purify a place, use this to destroy obstacles. When seeking accomplishment, form this to protect the space. Move the left finger as before, and with this seal, guard the area. This is the heart of all Buddhas’ pinnacle; apply it to destroy hindrances. Use it for self-consecration; this seal should be employed regularly. Whoever masters this seal can purify the recitation chamber. Always during cleansing rituals, the practitioner should apply it. That person will be free from all obstacles by reciting this mantra, and should use it in sequence. The samaya of this lineage is always practiced with this seal. One who cultivates the mantra will be free from demons within this teaching of the Buddha’s pinnacle. Thus the Buddha has spoken.
「即前印，二中指於手背上相押如環。
From the previous mudra, cross the two middle fingers on the back of the hands, forming a circle.
「此無能勝頂， 能滅一切罪，
真言已先說。 能除諸惡夢、
能成吉祥事， 應用此大印。
當欲寢臥時， 自身若常誦，
能滅種種障。 我今而略說，
廣說有無量。 於此我略說，
為修佛頂者， 共佛眼真言，
而誦求悉地。 一切諸會中，
我皆已先說。
This Unconquerable Summit mantra, Which can destroy all transgressions, Has been spoken of before. It dispels ominous dreams, Accomplishes auspicious deeds— Apply this great seal.
When you are about to sleep, If you recite it for yourself, It can remove all kinds of obstacles. I now explain it briefly; To speak of it in full would be endless.
Here I give this concise teaching For those who practice the Buddha's Summit, Together with the Buddha-Eye mantra, Reciting to attain accomplishment. In all assemblies, I have already spoken of this before.
「修諸真言說解脫， 一切如來及菩薩，
得諸安樂獲義利， 增加精進及大力，
有情利益勤修習， 悉除一切諸疑惑。
是故，金剛祕密主！ 諦聽我為汝宣說，
我已略說義相應， 此是祕密修明者。
三時護摩以天木、 油麻及酥乳相和，
以此歡喜真言王， 當說成就真言主、
成就念誦及護摩， 三種相資而演說。
於此一一修行中， 念誦修行說三種，
身、口、及意次第說， 以此希望增益事。
復說三種應當知， 天上遊空及地居，
為彼求成有三種。 為修三種之種類，
成就求欲及求財、 并與求法而念誦，
隨其悉地發勤勇。 為求一切成就故，
善應依法作制底， 正見大悲求成就。
彼人成就亦不難， 現世獲得勝安樂，
他世必獲於解脫。 古昔多人得成就，
由修頂王大奇特， 我曾修此佛頂王。」
"By practicing these true words, one speaks of liberation; All Tathagatas and Bodhisattvas, Attain peace and joy, gain benefit and advantage, Increase diligence and great strength. For the benefit of sentient beings, diligently cultivate, Completely removing all doubts.
Therefore, O Vajra Secret Lord! Listen attentively as I proclaim to you. I have briefly spoken of the corresponding meaning; This is the secret practice of the enlightened one.
Three times perform the homa with celestial wood, Sesame oil, ghee, and milk blended together. With this joyful king of true words, I shall proclaim the accomplished lord of true words, Accomplishment through recitation and homa, Expounded through the support of these three methods.
Within each of these practices, Recitation and practice are spoken of in three kinds: Body, speech, and mind, explained in sequence, Through which one aspires to increase benefits.
Further, three kinds should be known: Celestial, roaming the skies, and earth-dwelling. For those seeking accomplishment, there are three types. For cultivating the three kinds of categories, Accomplishment is sought for desires, wealth, And the Dharma through recitation, Exerting diligence according to the siddhi sought. For seeking all accomplishments, One should skillfully erect a caitya according to the Dharma, With right view and great compassion seeking accomplishment.
For such a person, accomplishment is not difficult; In this life, one attains supreme peace and joy, And in future lives, liberation is assured. In ancient times, many attained accomplishment By practicing this supreme and wondrous crown of Buddhas; I too have practiced this Buddha-crown king."
爾時，世尊釋迦牟尼如來以佛眼觀無量無邊世界，復告金剛手言，說伽他曰：
At that time, the World-Honored One, Shakyamuni Tathagata, with the Buddha's eye, observed immeasurable and boundless worlds, and again addressed Vajrapani, speaking these verses:
「諸教中已說， 律儀與軌則、
能作及所作， 於此教法中，
應當而修行。 以彼聖甘露，
軍茶利明王， 通修於三部。
我說儀軌法， 常當而修行，
由彼真言威， 一切障悉除。
明王經所說， 忿怒王印契，
彼中諸儀軌， 悉皆此中用。
不應食葱蒜、 羅蔔及𮏄子，
不以油塗身、 亦不應食油，
所有不淨食， 餘教中所制，
一切不應食。 求悉地行者，
常求淨身故， 以無能勝明，
應用於五淨， 半月半月用。
所餘諸教說， 悉皆而修行，
於此我略說。 說餘經教中，
於此不廣說。 一切諸如來，
說真言法性， 諸佛及菩薩，
曾修亦曾說。 住彼真言形，
遊行於世間， 廣作諸義利，
為彼劣慧者， 盡說其威德。
我今少分說， 稱讚其功德，
而於百劫中， 不能說輪王。
奇特之法性， 此功德無盡，
無盡無所得。 若得此教王，
彼人同如來、 亦同於菩薩，
天、蘇囉禮敬， 心得不退轉。
常恒獲如是， 先世所積集，
菩提之資糧， 皆由祕密主，
大威神之力， 當知彼有情，
常得清淨身。 若得此教王，
悉皆得一切， 證成兩足尊。」
"In the teachings already explained, the precepts and the rules, The actions to be taken and the deeds to be performed, Should be practiced within this Dharma. With that sacred nectar, The Kundali Vidyaraja fully masters the three divisions. I speak of the ritual methods, Which should always be practiced. Through the power of these mantras, All obstacles are entirely removed. As taught in the Vidyaraja Sutra, The mudras of the wrathful kings, And all the rituals therein, Are fully applied here. One should not eat onions, garlic, radishes, or leeks, Nor anoint the body with oil, nor consume oil. All impure foods, Prohibited in other teachings, Should not be eaten. For those seeking spiritual accomplishment, Who constantly strive for purity of body, The Invincible Mantra should be applied To the five purifications, every half-month. All other practices taught elsewhere Should also be fully undertaken. Here, I have spoken briefly. What is taught in other sutras, I will not elaborate on here. All Tathagatas Have spoken of the nature of mantra Dharma. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas Have practiced and proclaimed it. Abiding in that mantra form, They move through the world, Performing vast acts of benefit. For those of lesser wisdom, They fully explain its majestic power. Now, I speak but a little, Praising its merits. Even over a hundred eons, One could not fully describe the Dharma-nature Of the Wheel-Turning King. This merit is boundless, Boundless and ungraspable. If one obtains this King of Teachings, That person is equal to the Tathagata, And equal to the Bodhisattvas. Devas and Asuras pay homage, And the mind attains non-regression. Constantly and eternally, one gains thus: The accumulation of merit from past lives, The provisions for enlightenment, All through the power of the Secret Lord, Of great majestic spiritual strength. Know that such a being Always attains a purified body. If one obtains this King of Teachings, One fully attains all, And realizes the honor of the Two-Footed One."
佛說是經已，金剛手祕密主、諸大菩薩等、苾芻、及一切世間天、龍、藥叉、乾闥婆……等，聞佛所說，歡喜奉行。
When the Buddha had finished speaking this sutra, Vajrapani the Secret Lord, the great bodhisattvas, the bhikkhus, and all the beings of the world—devas, nagas, yakshas, gandharvas, and so on—having heard the Buddha's teaching, rejoiced and undertook to practice it.
菩提場所說一字頂輪王經卷第五
The Fifth Scroll of the Single-Syllable Crown Wheel King Sutra Spoken at the Bodhi Site