《太上元始天尊证果真经》

At that time, the Primordial Heavenly Worthy (Yuanshi Tianzun, a revered deity of Daoism) was in the Jade Clarity Palace, expounding this true scripture (Jing) to the assembled immortals and sages. If anyone transmits and receives this scripture, light appears upon the body: celestial troops guard on the left, the Seven Stars protect on the right, and the deities of the Three Realms attend in service. When one receives and recites this scripture, the host of ghosts grows peaceful; by reciting it, one may naturally attain long life, receive the protection of the Five Emperors, remain clear and lucid through ten thousand kalpas, and, as the cycles of kalpas turn, wander freely in the realm of Supreme Clarity. One who receives and upholds it may become a radiant and extraordinary immortal and thereby gain longevity. The subtle records of this scripture can also restrain evil deities, severing their heads and cutting away their forms. Celestial talismans and kalpa commands can cut off the haunting of ghosts and spirits, splitting their heads into seven parts and removing calamity at its root. Those who aspire to cultivation, if they practice according to the scripture, may receive the grace of Heaven. This true scripture is mysterious and profound, difficult to encounter and difficult to hear.

The Lord on High is supremely exalted, and the great deities of the Five Numina are vast in power. The deities of the Three Realms subdue and slay the wicked, cutting off the ten kinds of evil deeds at the root. The Illumined Lion guards the Dragon Gate; within the Jade Perfected of the Three Realms there are true spirits of their own. Deities of heaven and the human world guard together, cutting off the class of demons and evil. Transmit this scripture to all people, and it will endure from age to age.

The scripture says: If this True Scripture of Attained Fruition can be recited ten thousand times, the living may attain long life and the household will enjoy good fortune; the souls of the dead may be freed from suffering and kept far from evil paths. All men and women in the world who believe in the good Way (Dao) ought to uphold and practice it with reverence.

The scripture further says: If this True Scripture of Attained Fruition can be recited ten thousand times, the living may attain long life and the household will enjoy good fortune; the souls of the dead may be freed from suffering and kept far from evil paths. All men and women in the world who believe in the good Way (Dao) ought to uphold and practice it with reverence.