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Shurangama Mantra Commentary

233. la she pe ye

Eliminating suffering for those in difficulty with the law, Rescuing and aiding those who are alone or orphaned, The Most Supreme Honored One brings benefit and joy, By dispelling fears and increasing wisdom and blessings.

234. ju la ba ye

This mantra gets ride of problems with thieves and robbers, And restrains eyes, ears, nose tongue, body, and mind. The superior master of the many divisions is Vairochana Buddha. The Dharma taught by the World Honored One should be studied.

235. e chi ni pe ye

“Repetitive Verses,” a spirit’s name, dispels difficulty with fire. The white-robed one in the south belongs to bing and ding. Sentient beings are rescued so they leave heated afflictions. And all gain clear coolness and the brightness of their lamp.

236. wu two jya pe ye

The six desire heavens have the five signs of decay: And even the third dhyana undergoes the wind disaster. If one cultivates to the heaven of neither thought nor no thought, It’s not as good as going to the Western Land and coming back again.

237. pi she pe ye

This mantra can dispel all poisonous drugs, As well a grasses, woods, and chemicals that do harm to people. All such toxins are completely neutralized, Enabling beings to separate from suffering, attain bliss, and be liberated.

238. 舍薩多囉 婆夜 she sa dwo la pe ye The Vajra Spirits are well able to benefit beings. Their unobstructed eloquence can put to rest the knifeblades. Stocks, bonds, handcuffs, and chains release and open up. Disasters are quelled, difficulties avoided, and disputes resolved and ended.

239. 婆囉斫羯囉 婆夜 pe la jau jye la pe ye

Discussions and doing Dharma turn the wonderful wheel. Vajra great generals appease the war-like atmosphere. Troops obey orders, and armed conflicts are stopped. Weapons and armor are thrown off; celebrations of peace ensue.

240. 突瑟叉 婆夜 tu shai je pwo ye

Those who can hold precepts will separate from suffering and hardships. They will be freed from the difficulty of hunger and famine and will attain liberation. The Vajra Knights who guard and protect them have awesome spiritual might. Those who are dying of destitution or freezing or starving to death will all come back to life.

241. 阿舍你 婆夜 e she ni pwo ye

“Without obstruction” is the name of a spirit of emptiness, He gets rid of the horrifying effects or thunder and lightning. Shastras, discussions, teachings, and explanations dispel disasters: Such as the writings of the Great Buddha’s Summit – the Foremost Shurangama Sutra!

242. 阿迦囉 e jye la Unexpected and accidental deaths cause too much grief and sorrow, Crises on land, on the seas, and in the air are so numerous they are hard to avoid. Most superior recitation eradicates disasters and obstacles. The Great Vajra General saves those of the ten directions.

243. 密唎柱 婆夜  mi li ju pwo ye

Dharma that has never been before is wonderful beyond words. It brings safety so that accidents just don’t happen. The golden-armored celestial spirits protect and aid in silence. Rewarding good, punishing evil—their affection is impartial.

244. 陀囉尼部彌劍 two la ni bu mi jyan

I now take refuge with the Great Dharani. The Earth Spirit Firm and Stable never misses his chance. He dispels calamities, harms, and adversities, So one can quickly attain to non-production and the straight mind of the Way.

245. 波伽波陀 婆夜 bwo chye bwo two pe ye

There is poison in gold silver, sand, rocks, wood, and earth. But if one recites the Spiritual Mantra they turn into sweet dew. One receives a supreme vajra prediction, And Bodhisattvas will be one’s friends: virtue is not isolated.

246. 烏囉迦婆多 婆夜 wu la jya pe dwo pe ye

One emerges unscathed from danger. It is wonderful beyond words. The great, rare Dharma flows like a spring with Past lives’ events, causes and conditions, and interjected verses. A lucky star shines on high, relieving those who are hanging upside down.

247. 剌闍壇茶 婆夜 la she tan cha pe ye

A bite from a poisonous snake, viper, or scorpion is quite harmful. The Jeweled staff subdues such creatures and one is spared misfortune. Sweet dew moistens hordes of poisonous ghosts So they go together to non-production, the realm of ultimate bliss. 248. 那伽 婆夜 nwo chye pe ye The water of streams, rivers, lakes, and seas flows in definite courses. Bringing a combination of benefit and harm, it can cause the five grains to flourish. Catastrophes caused by dragons, sharks, whales, crocodiles and the like, Change to auspiciousness that prevails for myriad autumns.

249. 毗條怛婆夜 pi tiau dan pe ye Broad and expansive, heavenly transmission, and well subdued: Thunder and wind are violent poisons. Hail and lightning create disasters and harm, But vajra precept spirits rescue the innocent.

250. 蘇波囉拏 婆夜 su bwo la na pe ye

Avoid the difficulty of the Golden Winged bird with the Wonderful Lotus Flower. It can release you from past karma numbering like Ganges’s sands. Accumulating merit, amassing virtue, you should cultivate prajna. And perfect Bodhi so you can soon go home!

251. 藥叉 揭囉訶 yau cha jye la he Brave and robust, rash and violent, are those who travel on earth and in space. You of the same class and family seed, listen well! Guard the spiritual and physical souls; return to the proper teaching! When your merit fills three thousand worlds, you, too, will transcend birth!

252. 囉叉私 揭囉訶 la cha sz jye la he

Speedy and terrifying rakshasha ghosts. Protect women of the palace, guarding their virtue. They can dispel the difficulty of untimely deaths And keep us far from the dangerous paths and the pursuing thunders.

253. 畢唎多 揭囉訶 bi li dwo jye la he

These are corpse guarders, grandfathers, and pretas. Observe the proper funeral rites, offer remembrances to ancestors, make your filial intentions extensive. Serve the dead as if they were living: Always perform the sacrifices. But make them with Maha Prajna; Let them be Paramita! 254. 毗舍遮 揭囉訶 pi she je jye la he

This line translates as “crazy ghost,” devourer of essence and energy. It feeds on human marrow and the vitality of the five grains. To avoid poisonous drugs and the obstacle of narcotics, Receive and uphold the infinite meanings of the Thus Come One.

255. 部多 揭囉訶 bu dwo jye la he

“Great body” and “self-produced” are the names of this ghost king. He has the might to pull up mountains 	and the prowess of Syang Yu. Presumptuous changes and transformations, spiritual powers and wonderful functions, Many heads and many feet show off his awesome magic.

256. 鳩槃茶 揭囉訶 jyou pan cha jye la he This one is barrel-shaped, like a winter melon – a paralyzing essence. City traffic and clashes with the five kinds of thunder, and all Such accidents, disasters, and difficulties can all be avoided. Coming and going at peace, one is kept far from impending calamities.

257. 補丹那揭囉訶 bu dan nwo jye la he Giving rise to a big attachment, 	this one guards its corpse. But later on he stops. upside down. Even his dreams are clear. Bringing patience and vigor to perfection, The light of our wisdom will shine afar as we ascend our precious lotus.

258. 迦吒補丹那揭囉訶 jya ja bu dan nwo jye la he

This guard of physical souls has a strange stink and also great hunger. Those from the east, west, south, and north avoid him. He eats excrement, drinks urine, and suffers unquenchable thirst. We create karma and undergo retributions. It is hard to cheat ourselves!

259. 悉乾度 揭囉訶 syi chyan du jye la he

Known as “good species,” “ruler of worms,” and “voodoo curse,” This ghost also called “fragrant spirit” in a surprising reverse. Jaundice as well as other perils can be dispelled quite soon Dharma-protecting pure youths

260. 阿播悉摩囉揭囉訶 e bwo syi mwo la jye la he

Shaped like a wild fox; also called a tall gigantic tree, This kind of green ghost pesters the human race. “Goat heat” and “Epilepsy” are names of this spirit, A pure youth who bows so that day by day he will do better.

261. 烏檀摩陀 揭囉訶 wu tan mwo two jye la he

Rip-roaring, violent ruler of winds and gales Uproots trees from the earth and causes surging waves on the sea. Conch-shaped tornadoes emerge out of space Propelled by the black ghost king, pushing with both hands!

262. 車夜 揭囉訶 chye ye jye la he

The five desires and their pleasures cover the true nature. The three poisons permeate us, obscuring wisdom’s brightness. The sense organs and defiling objects are conditioned shadows that make many obstacles. In the emptiness of prajna, floating clouds arise.

263. 醯唎婆帝揭囉訶 syi li pe di jye la he

Living alone in the swamps are creatures of a different class, Playing eight tones of music with wood, stone, and brass. Lion-like, they rock on, dancing to the beat. Resembling dogs, these ghosts lord it over the beasts.

264. 社多訶唎南 she dwo he li nan

This is the essence and energy eating ghost, whose name means “resolved and virtuous.” The ghost mother and her children join this heavenly spirit. Before taking refuge with the Triple Jewel, they were known as vengeful thieves. Now that they follow the Buddha, they are called demon expellers.

265. 揭婆 訶唎南 jye pe he li nan

Womb-eating ghost turned secret protector Joins Shakra’s spirits, honored gods, and their retinues Of men and women, married couples, father, 	mothers, and children, To protect the Way-places and help cross over all.

266. 嚧地囉 訶唎南 lu di la he li nan

Seeking what is noxious, putrid, and filthy, the blood-eating ghost Inhales and drinks essence and blood to nourish its shadowy immortality. Now he becomes most supreme in the paramita of vigor; Mahaprajna is the great Dharma boat. 267. 忙娑 訶唎南 mang swo he li nan

The white-colored big ghost eats oily fat. This line includes the Vajra Division mother and worthy souls. Toiling day and night, they look into our good and evil. In passing out rewards and punishments, they are never at all unfair.

268. 謎陀 訶唎南 mi two he li nan

Big ghost that feast on births – there are hundreds of thousand of them! Waiting their chance to create obstructions, they make connections with the King Yama. And so beings die as soon as they’re born. The wheel of rebirth keeps turning. The retribution for those that like killing is never wrong or unfair.

269. 摩闍 訶唎南 mwo she he li nan

Long and short lifespans, poverty and wealth, go back to conditions we created ourselves. Our fate is in our own hands, not in the hands of God. Give rise to delusion, create karma, and undergo retribution. It is never off by a hair’s breadth. Our offenses drag us down.

270. 闍多 訶唎女 she dwo he li nyu

Rescuing those living beings in the path of ghosts. They eat filth, drink dirt, and delight putrid stench. Grease, oil, and fat are their daily fare; But for them the cold and heat are doubled.

271. 視比多 訶唎南 shr bi dwo ne li nan

When people make sacrifices to the king of great trees in the cold forest, There are limitless cold ghosts racing around. Trembling and shivering, with teeth chattering, They go crazy as a retribution for having been greedy.

272. 毗多訶唎南 pi dwo he li nan

The buds and stamens of flowers become luxurious blossoms. Hordes of ghosts and their friends gather together. By eating honey and drinking dew, they relieve their hunger and thirst. Briefly stopping the burning fires, they attempt to quell karma’s disasters.

273. 婆多 訶唎南 pwo dwo he li nan

This means “great body,” “mother,” and “fruits,” new and fresh. By seeing the form and smelling the fragrance, ghosts know the flavor. Eating by contact, or by thought, in both ways they receive it. Causes and conditions being what they are, they fry in their own karma.

274. 阿輸遮 訶唎女 e shu je he li nyu

“No worries” and “likeable” are the names of 	flowers and trees. The seeds of the five grains cannot grow without their nature. This line also means “incomparable” and “colorful bright blaze.” Thousand of changes, myriads of transformations; what a wonder the power and efficacy!

275. 質多 訶唎女 jr dwo he li nyu Eating lamps, drinking light, and swallowing flames of fire, These competitive ghosts are stubborn, fighting over who’s right. When the mind is without obstacles, one leaves fear far behind, And upside-down dream thinking is entirely cast away.

276. 帝釤薩鞞釤 di shan sa pi shan

Awesome virtue quells the deviant and smashes evil demons. With laughing words, “good indeed!” gather in upright and virtuous ones. Influence sentient beings to cultivate precepts and samadhi, To return to our origin, our source, and take refuge with the Buddhas.

277. 薩婆揭囉訶南

All the ghost and spirit kings mentioned above Are leaders who protect those in ten directions. These good and faithful have resolved to seek the proper path And they help us go straight to the Bodhi hall.

278. 毗陀夜闍 pi two ye she

Wondrous and hard to fathom is the great bright mantra treasury. The awesome virtue of Proper Enlightenment is the epitome of Proper. Pervading all places, its light shines everywhere. The eternal Buddha Jewel remains forever auspicious.

279. 瞋陀夜彌 chen two ye mi

This depletes the energy of offenses committed by those possessed. The wish-fulfilling jeweled wheel is the Dharma king's heart. We now make obeisance and are mindful of the primary truth. In the Lotus Dharma Division we can practice day and night.

280. 雞囉夜彌 ji la ye mi

Those who enter the Way as pure youths can become Dharma Princes Who can capture the mighty yaksha king generals. What they do has double benefit. Goodness is revealed and verified. With vigor, let us first return to the Honored Among the Multitudes.

281. 波唎跋囉者迦 bwo li ba la je jia

Rescuing boundless beings who mount the other shore, Three mighty spirit generals command the celestial troops. When everything is finally done, prajna will be deep. The nature clear, our eyes pure, we will be unmoving.

282.  訖唎擔  chi li dan

Mortals and sages share the same mind and form dharmas. From chamber of flesh to solid truth: awakening efficacious! All three Tathagata Treasuries are the primary meaning. In the light that shines on the universe, everything meshes.

283. 284. 285. 毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

286. 茶演尼 cha yen ni

Being cleansed of filth, clear and cool, quells malevolence. Even the hot tempers of lonely souls can be subdued. Deviant demons and treacherous ghosts accept proper teaching, Protect the Buddhadharma, and spread it far and wide.

287. 288. 289. 290. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

291. 摩訶般輸般怛夜 mwo he bwo su bwo dan ye

The great vehicle reigns supreme and leads to many successes. The Brahma host in the Heaven of Ease is pure. Those with right awakening teach others to leave suffering, Smash attachments, let things go, and become Golden Immortals.

292. 嚧陀囉  lu to la

This mighty Vajra Lord, Most Supreme and Lofty, Can sustain light and purity while spreading the doctrine. Protecting those who practice as he walks to way of sages, Until no one ever retreats from Eternal Stillness and Light.

293. 294. 295. 296. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

297. 那囉夜拏 nwo la ye na

As solid and unmoving as Mount Sumeru, these celestial beings’ Courage and martial skills make their enemies sweat. Powerful lords, awesome and majestic, gather from all sides. The nasty thieves in their straw caps submit first and surrender.

298. 299. 300. 301. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

302. 怛埵伽嚧茶西 dan two chye lu chan syi

This is the regal golden winged peng bird and his flock. It is also the Dharma at its source, which Tathagatas awaken to. A kind mind that reaches everywhere has made the ultimate crossing. Dharma strings together, is a rule, and flows like a bubbling spring.

303. 304. 305. 306. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

307. 摩訶迦囉 mwo he jya li

Multitudes of martial spirits from big and small black heavens. Their kindness is so sincere. They are clear about the hands and eyes. They practice them every day and are never lazy. Gaining samadhi, their penetrations are efficacious.

308. 摩怛唎伽拏 mwo dan li chye na

The matriarch writes discourses for superior leaders. Her vajra explanations are based in Dharma. With unobstructed samadhi, she gains great eloquence. Skillful expedients can rescue those with affinities. 309. 310. 311. 312. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

313. 迦波唎迦 jya bwo li jya

This is externalists, spirits, and immortals who favor skulls. By casting out the five desires and putting an end to evil, They offer up ten kinds of good and use diligence like a whip. Skilled in leaving their bodies, they transform millions.

314. 315. 316. 317. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

318. 闍耶羯囉  she ye jye la

Support for people and creatures is offered by military generals. The commanders of these regiments are spirit lords. Sutras and mantras reign supreme throughout the three realms. Finding our natures and making ourselves pure comes from the heart of the Dharma Jewel.

319. 摩度羯囉 mwo du jye la

Awakened Ones use kindness when gathering in sentient beings. Sages and saints give instruction to transform the dark and dull-witted. The lineage of World Honored Ones verify the Buddha Jewel. Lamps are lit from other lamps, minds transmit to minds.

320. 薩婆囉他娑達那 sa pe la two swo da na

All sorts of beneficent practices and generous riches Are used to rescue beings and get them out of this prison. Wholesome vajra spirits protect the Sangha Jewel. Being at ease in Bodhi brings joy and freedom.

321. 322. 323. 324. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

325. 赭咄囉 je du la

Spiritual sisters rescue those in this saha world. The wheel of rebirth stops turning when we leave the river of love. Subduing resentful demons takes extraordinary courage. We will be victorious in battle. We shall overcome.

326. 婆耆你 pe chi ni

These syllables mean “victorious army” as well as “nouns and phrases.” Renounce the deviant. Return to the proper. Guard the precepts well. By practicing restrain and saving others, we can influence all that is. When we actually do this ourselves, we will discover a mysterious wonder.

327. 328. 329. 330. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

331. 毗唎羊訖唎知	pe li yang chi li jr

With a precious arrow, an eared owl, and undefiled practice, A corpse-raising spirit does what has to be done. A triple-pointed lance and a magic vulture Soar aloft, changing and transforming, with endless strength.

332. 難陀雞沙囉 nan two ji sha la This happy vajra spirit wields a jeweled staff. The kalavinka’s exquisite call is an harmonious sound. Gandharva lords select their ensembles. With diligence, we can perfect our practice and end birth and death.

333. 伽拏般帝 chye na bwo di

Inherent wisdom is like the reflection of the moon in a river. The spirit named “Weapons” teaches countless beings. Eagles and doves move as one. Hold the hook and lariat. When eloquence is unhindered, we express exalted meanings.

334. 索醯夜 swo syi ye

Our Guide teaches using wondrous wisdom, vigor, and mindfulness. “Embodying Meanings” and “Beneficial Practice” are vajra names. “Na to” and “Wheel of Fire” refer to parrots. Never overcome in battle, they transform those in ten directions.

335. 336. 337. 338. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

339. 那揭那舍囉婆拏 na jye na she la pe na

Here we have naked externalists and flocks of spiritual dragons; Arhats and their followers, mighty honored ones; Pratyekabuddhas, both enlightened alone and by conditions; and Some in the Sangha who are fourth fruition Hearers, worthy of offerings.

340. 341. 342. 343. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

344. 阿羅漢 e lwo han

The hordes of ruling rakshasas are daring and cruel. They stir up war and contention as they travel the universe On the ground, in the air, and on the wing. Their changes are many As they subdue wrathful demons and realize that nothing comes into being.

345. 346. 347. 348. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

349. 毗多囉伽 pi dwo la chye

Powerful spirit kings and demonic ghosts are frightening. They heft mountains, overturn seas, and disrupt sun, moon, and stars. With their two hands they can switch this world for that. These five celestial brothers display awesome magic.

350. 351. 352. 353. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

354. 跋闍囉波你 ba she la bwo ni

Those in the vajra division subdue the deviant hordes. Grasping precious pestles, they are swift and nimble. Demonic vampires and weird ghosts stay far away from them. May the proper Dharma remain forever in harmony and joy.

355. 具醯夜具醯夜 jyu syi ye jyu syi ye

Sages and saints from ten directions gather like clouds. A Dharma assembly begins at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Everyone comes together at Tathagata Monastery. In the Wordless Hall, awaken to eternal truth.

356. 迦地般帝 jya di bwo di Diligently practice, gain liberation, become unmoving and honored. Wonderful phrases of prajna radiate dazzling light. Multitudes of Vajra Treasury King Bodhisattvas, The Triple Jewel, gods, and spirits of the eight divisions are drawn to it.

357. 358. 359. 360. 訖唎擔毗陀夜闍瞋陀夜彌雞囉夜彌 chi li dan. pi two ye she. chen two ye mi. ji la ye mi [no verses written for these repetitive lines]

361. 囉叉罔 la cha wang

Forgive our offenses, Compassionate Clan, master of patience. We will forgive others' offenses and develop a great compassionate mind. With a strength based in equality and vows, let us vigorously practice, Until our wisdom, samadhi, and precepts are like bright pearls.

Forgive our offenses. We promise to start anew. Great compassion influences creatures. The responses are true. Expansively saving sentient beings helps us realize proper fruition. The light of wisdom will continue to shine on past and present.

362. 婆伽梵 pe chye fan

Keeper of the Dharma Realm, the Unsurpassed Honored One, Saves beings born in four ways and submerged in the six paths. Assembling sentient creatures, he calls on them to cultivate goodness. Maha prajna, great wisdom, will then naturally become perfected.

363. 印兔那麼麼寫 yin tu na mwo mwo sye When a request for formal certification to Wondrous Perfect Awakening occurs, Praises ring out in ten directions, throughout heaven and earth, For that meshing with Buddhas’ kindness above and for bestowing compassion on those below. Let us be most sincere in taking refuge with the Triple Jewel.