妙臂菩薩所問經說成就分第七
Chapter 7: Accomplishment
「復次，行人專注持誦精勤不懈，雖得如願所作成就，但一切時恒須用意。何以故？緣彼一切極惡鬼神以惡業故，於諸行人不欲成就；若其成就，彼真言力威德及處，或百由旬或千由旬，諸魔鬼神不敢侵近。彼作是念：『此之行人今世、後世而於我所無饒益故。』由是行人常須在意。譬如有人被甲乘象，復持弓箭及諸器仗上大戰陣，彼諸怨敵見此威猛，退散遠避，無敢當者。持誦行人若常持誦於法無闕，乃至戒律無少違犯，戒喻於甲、真言喻弓箭、勇猛如乘象，若具如是，惡魔鬼神不敢侵近亦復如是。
Furthermore, the practitioner should persist in focused recitation with diligence and unwavering effort. Even when their desired aims are achieved through dedicated practice, they must remain constantly attentive. Why is this? Because all manner of extremely evil ghosts and spirits, driven by their own negative karma, do not wish to see practitioners succeed. If the practitioner does succeed, that sacred mantra’s power and presence—whether for hundreds or thousands of miles—prevents these demons and spirits from daring to draw near. They think, “This practitioner, in this life and the next, will bring no benefit to us.” Therefore, the practitioner must always be vigilant.
Consider this: It is like a warrior clad in armor, mounted on an elephant, and equipped with a bow, arrows, and various weapons as they enter a great battlefield. When their enemies see such formidable strength, they scatter and flee, with none daring to stand against them. Likewise, if a reciting practitioner always maintains their practice without fault, and does not violate even minor precepts, then—comparing precepts to armor, the mantra to bow and arrows, and courage to riding the elephant—evil ghosts and spirits will not dare to draw near, in exactly the same way.
「復次，行人求吠多拏成就者，於屍陀林中求不壞者，其屍仍須身分具足全丈夫相，又不得用背傴攣躄痤陋之者，亦復不用極肥、極瘦、諸不圓滿，乃至無上、中品相人屍皆不堪用。若是選得具上品相者，最為第一。又復不得用因患氣、患瘧及患痢病及患惡瘡，乃至因被水中、陸地蛇蟲所蠚，行毒遍身吐沫死者，如是之類皆不堪用。若是選得屍已，便須令助伴人執棒守護，盡日直至夜分，或只就屍林或別求空舍，或獨樹下或四衢道，或泉池側或寶山中，若得如是上勝之地，彼吠多拏必能速疾可得成就。
Furthermore, those who seek to attain the power of the Vetala should search for an intact corpse in a charnel ground. The corpse must be complete in all its parts, bearing the form of a full-grown male. One must not use a corpse that is hunched, lame, disfigured, or otherwise unattractive. Neither an extremely fat nor extremely thin corpse, nor one with any imperfection, nor even the corpse of a man lacking the highest or middle-grade qualities, is suitable. Only a corpse bearing the highest-grade marks is best.
Moreover, one must not use a corpse that died from breath-related illness, malaria, dysentery, malignant sores, or from being bitten by snakes or insects—whether on land or in water—whose venom spread through the body causing foaming at the mouth before death. Any such corpse is unsuitable.
Once a suitable corpse is chosen, an assistant must guard it with a staff, watching over it from morning until nightfall. One may then perform the rites either at that same charnel ground, or else seek an empty house, a lonely tree, a crossroads, a springside, or a jewel mountain. If such an excellent location is found, the Vetala will swiftly grant success.
「如上勝地隨求一處可愛樂地，其地如儀，得清淨已，復以淨土及衢摩夷相和塗地，地清淨已，用青、赤、白、黑及黃五色上妙之粉作三昧曼拏羅。其曼拏羅種種名字，我已先說。於諸曼拏羅中隨作一種曼拏羅，於曼拏羅中排四賢瓶，瓶中添水各各令滿，或用苦水，然求隨時蔓花或種種異花插於瓶內。於曼拏羅如是作已，令彼助伴發勇猛心，不得怖畏，先與屍淨髮，復用賢瓶水沐浴令淨，然後用油塗摩，塗訖，又用上好白衣裝裹。如是畢已，然於所作曼拏羅中，鋪吉祥草、散種種花，令彼助伴同舁此屍安曼拏羅中。或頭東或頭北，如法安置，後以塗香燒香名花花鬘，乃至酒肉種種之食而為供養，如不能廣辦但隨力分亦得。然取與此曼拏羅相應之族本部真言而為呪誦。又復於此本族真言明主，當起信心精虔奉重，依於儀軌專注持誦以求成就。復有一切潛行作障部多及龍必里多等，行人復以供養物等，先散四方、四維乃至上下，施彼作障部多及龍必里多等，及先誦真言而自擁護并護助伴，令彼障等不能侵近，然後持誦以求成就。於持誦時，若是屍立現諸惡相，即知是魔種種作障之類，行人審知是已，取白芥子和灰，誦佛頂王真言擲彼屍面。以真言大威力故，諸作障者馳散四方，障魔去已，屍臥如初。
After finding a pleasant and delightful spot in a truly noble land, purify the ground according to the proper ritual. Once the ground is cleansed, mix pure earth with clay and cow dung, and apply the mixture. Then, using five superior powders—blue, red, white, black, and yellow—create a Mandala. I have already explained the various names of these Mandalas. Choose one of them to draw.
Place four precious vases within the Mandala, each filled with water. Alternatively, you may use bitter water. Fill the vases and insert branches of seasonal flowers or various other blossoms.
Once the Mandala is completed, have your assistant develop a courageous mind, free from fear. First, shave the corpse’s hair. Then, bathe it with water from the precious vases to purify it. After bathing, anoint it with oil. Once oiled, dress it in fine white garments.
When this is done, spread auspicious grass and scatter various flowers within the Mandala. Have the assistant carry the corpse and lay it in the Mandala, either with the head pointing east or north, in accordance with the ritual. Then, offer incense, fragrant flowers, garlands, wine, meat, and various foods as offerings. If you cannot provide an elaborate offering, offer as much as you are able.
Then, recite the core mantra of the deity clan that corresponds to this Mandala. Have faith in and reverently honor the primary deity of this mantra clan. Follow the ritual carefully and concentrate single-mindedly on recitation to achieve success.
Additionally, there will be obstructing spirits, ghosts, and nagas lurking everywhere. First, scatter offerings to the four cardinal directions, the four intermediate directions, as well as above and below, to appease these obstructing spirits, ghosts, and nagas. Then, recite a mantra to protect yourself and your assistant, so that these obstacles cannot draw near. Only then should you continue reciting to achieve success.
If, during the recitation, the corpse displays evil signs, know that this is the work of obstructing demons. Once you have recognized this, take white mustard seeds and ashes, recite the mantra of the Uṣṇīṣa King, and throw them at the corpse’s face. Through the great power of this mantra, all obstructing entities will scatter in all directions. Once they have departed, the corpse will lie peacefully as before.
「若是屍立無諸惡相，即知是真言功力，所求成就決定無疑。若得如是，便須自心決定，凡是行人先所求願，而於此時一一皆說，或求示於伏藏，或求入修羅窟取聖藥，或欲乘劍或求眼藥，及降鬼神乃至求囉惹愛重，如是諸事並可成就。行人常時當須行最上行，用大真言力為自擁護，方得成就吠多拏法。何故如是？譬如猛獸雖猛少智，而被惡人之所傷害。行人若是不起上行、不自擁護，當被諸惡魔障而得其便亦復如是。
"If a corpse stands upright without any signs of evil, then know that the power of the true mantra is at work, and the desired outcome will be achieved without doubt. When this occurs, you must be firm in your own resolve. Whatever the practitioner initially wished for will be revealed one by one at this moment—whether it be seeking hidden treasures, entering an Asura cave to obtain sacred medicine, riding a sword, acquiring eye medicine, subduing spirits, or even gaining a king's favor; all such matters can be accomplished. The practitioner must always cultivate the highest conduct, using the great power of the true mantra for self-protection, in order to succeed in the practice of the Vetaṇḍa method. Why is this so? For example, although a fierce beast is powerful, it lacks wisdom and can be harmed by wicked people. Likewise, if a practitioner does not uphold the highest conduct or fails to protect themselves, they will be vulnerable to attack by evil demons and hindrances."
妙臂菩薩所問經卷第二