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  1. Right Understanding King Yaksha Retinue Method (正了知王藥叉眷屬法)
  1. Right Understanding of the Yaksha King's Retinue Method (正了知王藥叉眷屬法)
  2. Right Understanding King Yaksha Retinue Method (正了知王藥叉眷屬法)

Right Understanding of the Yaksha King's Retinue Method (正了知王藥叉眷屬法)

About 正了知王藥叉眷屬法

Tang · by 義淨

547 · about 2 min

The Dhāraṇī for Subduing and Gathering the Yakṣa Retinues, known as the "King of Correct and Perfect Knowledge," was translated by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Yijing. Yijing was a renowned scripture translator following Xuanzang, known for the precision and rigor of his translations. This scripture belongs to the Tantric category and originated during the flourishing period of Indian Tantric Buddhism. It primarily elucidates how to subdue and gather non-human retinues such as yakṣas through specific rituals, mantras, and visualizations, thereby gaining their protection and enabling spiritual attainments. The text reflects the characteristic early Tantric integration of folk beliefs into the Buddhist system. It holds significant importance in the history of Tantric development and provides valuable documentation for the study of the spread of Tantric Buddhism and its ritual practices during the Tang dynasty.


正了知王藥叉眷屬法

The Dharma of King Fully Knowing, Chief of the Yakshas and His Retinue

三藏法師義淨奉制 譯

Tripitaka Master Yijing, translating by imperial command

僧慎爾耶,此云正了知。此正了知王。有二十八藥叉大將。佛告阿難陀言:「此二十八部藥叉,現大自在神通威德,能於十方世界覆護一切眾生,為除衰患厄難之事。有四藥叉大將住在東面,擁護東方所有眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:地嘌伽(長大)、蘇泥怛羅(妙目)、晡𠷈拏(圓滿)、却畢羅(黃色)。」

Sengshenerye means "right and clear knowledge." This King of Right and Clear Knowledge has twenty-eight great yaksha generals. The Buddha told Ananda: "These twenty-eight divisions of yakshas manifest great, free, supernatural powers and majestic virtues. They can protect all living beings in the ten directions, removing decline, calamity, misfortune, and hardship. There are four great yaksha generals residing in the east, guarding all beings of the eastern direction, enabling them to leave behind sorrow and suffering. Their names are: Dipojia (tall and large), Sunidaluo (wondrous eyes), Bulouna (perfect and full), and Quebili (yellow color)."

唱已說所求事(下准此)。

After singing, he then spoke of the matter he sought.

「阿難陀!有四藥叉大將住在南面,擁護南方所有眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:僧訶(師子)、鄔波僧訶(小師子)、商企羅(螺)、旃憚那(栴檀)。

"Ananda! There are four great yaksha generals dwelling in the southern direction, protecting all beings in the south, freeing them from sorrow and suffering. Their names are: Simha (Lion), Upasimha (Little Lion), Sankha (Conch), and Candana (Sandalwood)."

「復阿難陀!有四藥叉大將住在西面,擁護西方所有眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:𠿒里(師子)、𭧸里雞舍(師子髮)、鉢喇部(自在)、氷伽羅(青色)。

"Furthermore, Ananda, there are four great yaksha generals who dwell in the west. They protect all beings in the western direction and free them from sorrow and suffering. Their names are: Heli (Lion), Helikesha (Lion's Mane), Bolabu (Independent), and Bingjialuo (Blue-Green)."

「復阿難陀!有四藥叉大將住在北面,擁護北方所有眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:達喇拏(能持)、達喇難陀(持喜)、嗢猶伽波羅(勇進勤護)、吠率奴(天名)。

"Furthermore, Ananda, there are four great yaksha generals who dwell in the north, protecting all beings in the north and freeing them from sorrow and suffering. Their names are: Dharana (the Able Holder), Dharananda (the Holder of Joy), Udyogapala (the Courageous and Diligent Protector), and Vaishravana (a name of a deity)."

「復阿難陀!有四藥叉大將各住四維,擁護四維所有眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:半支迦(有五)、般遮羅健荼(五處)、娑跢祇利(平山)、䤈摩䟦多(雪山)。

"Furthermore, Ananda, there are four great yaksha generals, each dwelling in one of the four intermediate directions, who protect all beings in those four directions and free them from sorrow and suffering. Their names are: Panchika, Panchala-gandha, Shatagiri, and Himavata."

「復次阿難陀!有四藥叉大將住在地上,擁護所有地居眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:部摩(地)、蘇部摩(妙地)、哥羅(黑)、鄔波哥羅(小黑)。
「復次阿難陀!有四藥叉大將住在空中,擁護所有空居眾生,令離憂苦。其名曰:蘇利耶(日神)、蘇摩(月神)、惡祁尼(火神)、婆庾(風神)。」
佛言:「此鎮護法,如說唱其名號,守護八方上下,利安一切眾生。其藥叉利生相無量無邊,略說少分。」
佛說此法已。若召請之時,名字之終加速來句,不越本誓必垂來,影印尋之。
正了知王藥叉眷屬法
《孔雀明王經》云「蘇師奴藥叉住那羯羅國」(已上)。師曰:「蘇師奴,此云正了知,亦云妙了知(云云)。」

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