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《太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母天尊孔雀明王经》

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太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母天尊孔雀明王经 > 经名：太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母天尊孔雀明王经，收录于《中华道藏》道法诸经。 太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母孔雀明王尊经卷上 道言：尔时，元始天尊在大罗天上，清微天宫，浮黎国土，玉罗宝台之上，放九色祥光。九色莲座，鸾鸣凤唱，狮子白鹤，诸天雷将，四方围绕。昔於龙汉四年七月十五日，地官较会。同讲南灵冥算之法，度人拯拔之文。道前演说时有九天雷祖大帝，九天生神大帝，四梵天王，五老六师四圣，五山真君，五岳圣帝，四渎源王，五斗真君，十一大曜，本命四柱，四方缠度，三界四府，天京地府，水国阳曹，二十八宿，三官大帝，四品火官，三十二天，三十二帝，三元三百六十五度，城隍里社，宪府瘟司，天下五湖四海，九江八水，十二二天，三十二帝，三元三百六十五度，城隍里社，宪府瘟司，天下五湖四海，九江八水，十二河源，七十二福地，三百六十名山，地府一十八狱冥官，酆都二十四狱，女青三十六狱，中央普掠，八万四千重之鬼狱，大小铁围，刀山血湖，峡石无间，阿鼻地狱，十王冥官，二百二十六天王，七十罗叉女，一十二侍香玉女，二十一龙女，六十四魔耶女，一百三十龙王，各各齐来集会。稽首朝礼，各依次第，列班听宣经意。忽有一天母，驾孔雀而来，此乃佛中即孔雀如来，道中乃是宝月光皇后首朝礼，各依次第，列班听宣经意。忽有一天母，驾孔雀而来，此乃佛中即孔雀如来，道中乃是宝月光皇后玉皇圣母。统集孔雀经中诸大善神二俱来参听法音，皈依大道，重演道德孔雀灵文。愿向道中，能与世问众生解除厄难。
Interpretation

The Most High Heavenly Worthy, the Primordial Beginning, was in the Qingwei Palace of Heaven in the Great Luo Heaven, within the land of Fuli. Ascending the jeweled platform of jade and silk, he sent forth auspicious light in nine colors. Upon the platform stood a lotus seat of nine colors. Phoenixes sang all around, while lions, white cranes, and the Thunder Department’s heavenly generals stood guard. Divine beings from the heavens gathered from every direction.

In the fourth year of the Longhan era, on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the Earth Official held an assembly to examine and assess the departed. The gods discussed together the methods of the Southern Spirit’s underworld reckoning: ways to save the souls of the dead and relieve their suffering in the netherworld, as well as scriptures for saving and uplifting people. As the Heavenly Worthy of Primordial Beginning expounded the Dao, those who came to the assembly included the Great Emperor of the Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor; the Great Emperor Who Gives Life in the Nine Heavens; the Four Brahma Kings; the Four Sages—the Five Elders and Six Masters; the Perfected Lords of the Five Sacred Mountains; the Holy Emperors of the Five Marchmounts; the Source Kings of the Four Rivers; the Perfected Lords of the Five Dipper Stars; the Eleven Great Luminaries; the Four Pillars of one’s birth; the celestial bodies that traverse the four directions; and divine officials from the Three Realms and Four Offices, the Celestial Capital and the Underworld, and the Water Kingdom and the world of the living.

The Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, the Great Emperors of the Three Offices, the Fire Officials of the Four Ranks, the emperors of the Thirty-Two Heavens, and the gods of the Three Origins all came to hear the teaching, along with the City Gods, local shrine deities, officials of the Censorate, and plague officers. So too did the divine beings of the Five Lakes and Four Seas throughout the world, the Nine Rivers and Eight Waters, the twelve river sources, the seventy-two blessed lands, and the three hundred and sixty famous mountains. Underworld officials from the eighteen prisons of the earth, the twenty-four prisons of Fengdu, the thirty-six prisons of Nüqing, and other ghost prisons also attended, as did the underworld officials of the Ten Kings. The assembled gods bowed in turn, took their places in ordered ranks, and respectfully listened to the meaning of the scripture.

Suddenly, a Heavenly Mother arrived riding a peacock. In Buddhism she is called the Peacock Tathagata; in Daoism, the Holy Mother of the Jade Emperor, Empress of Precious Moonlight. Leading the benevolent gods of the Peacock Scripture, she came to hear the teaching and take refuge in the Great Dao. She once again proclaimed the numinous text of the Dao, De, and the Peacock, wishing to use the Daoist teachings to dispel calamities and resolve misfortunes for all beings in the world.

是时，孔雀明王，向前围绕三匝，上白天尊前：妾辈女流，身居两门。今日幸闻，得睹慈颜演说经法，愿垂救度。如是世问男女所结十缠，三世冤债，恶病久灾，邪魔魍魉，伏逆星辰，咒誓厌魅，一切灾祸者，但能精虔礼请善道，于家启请经世冤债，恶病久灾，邪魔魍魉，伏逆星辰，咒誓厌魅，一切灾祸者，但能精虔礼请善道，于家启请经法，一一解散。气未绝者，应系过世。冤家解尽，三日即安。清净身心，衣服新鲜。开启关白，各处神祠，特与某追魂赶命。牒告雷将，领承玉清之符命，玉皇之尊言。虔请正一道士，或三、五、七道众，或在家庭，或於观宇，请诵经忏，然灯行道。依科修奉，无不应验。此是天皇之妙言，成上奉行。宣命五方雷公，五方雷王，八方云雷使者，雷部总兵使者，九天采访使者，各各发号施然灯行道。依科修奉，无不应验。此是天皇之妙言，成上奉行。宣命五方雷公，五方雷王，八方云雷使者，雷部总兵使者，九天采访使者，各各发号施令，稽首皈依，遵守而行。
Interpretation

At this time, the Peacock Wisdom King, a guardian deity depicted in the form of a peacock, stepped forward, circled three times, and reported to the Heavenly Worthy: “We women stand between two gates. Today we are fortunate to hear your compassionate teachings and your explanation of the scriptures and their teachings. We beg you to take pity on us and deliver us.

The ten kinds of bonds formed between men and women in this world, karmic debts incurred across the three lifetimes, evil illnesses and prolonged calamities, demons and ghosts, disasters brought by malign and rebellious stars, spells, curses, and enchantments, and every other misfortune can all be dispelled, one by one, if people sincerely and reverently invite the Good Way and request the scriptures and their teachings to be recited at home. For those whose breath has not yet ceased, the deceased should be commemorated and the living’s lives renewed. Once the entanglements of resentful foes and creditors have been exhausted, peace will come within three days.

One should purify body and mind, put on clean new clothes, and report to and seek guidance from the shrines of the various deities, devoting the rite to summoning someone’s soul and extending their life. Then submit a written notice to the generals of the Thunder Department, asking them to receive the talismanic command of Jade Clarity and the decree of the Jade Emperor. Reverently invite Zhengyi Daoist priests—three, five, or seven of them—to recite scriptures, perform repentance rites, light lamps, and carry out the ritual, either at home or in a Daoist temple. If these practices are performed in accordance with the liturgy, none will fail to bring a response. These are the wondrous teachings of the Celestial Emperor and should be followed and put into practice.”

Then the order was proclaimed to the Thunder Dukes of the five directions, the Thunder Kings of the five directions, the cloud-and-thunder messengers of the eight directions, the chief commanders and messengers of the Thunder Department, and the inspectors of the Nine Heavens. Each was to issue commands, bow in homage and take refuge, and obey and carry out the order.

尔时，元始天尊说《宝月光皇后圣母天尊孔雀明王经》。详夫此经，原是大洞经中骨髓，经中之造化，经中之运用。因此广传下世。得此法音，稽首道听。时有大众，再告天尊言：自昔元始授之与宝月光圣母，圣母授之与后土皇地祇，地祇授之与三官四圣五老高真，五老授之与五师，天师复授之与妙行真人、大惠大极普会青罗救苦普救真人许真君，累传下世。时有定光真人，敷扬妙典，宣行教法，普救世问一切男女。如或灾难，志心焚香，拜表上章，诵经礼忏，纳款投诚，时新五果，请道迎真，志心谈念《孔雀大明王尊经》，虔诚祝告。水盆内焚解厄牒，剖付司命，扫荡邪魔，取祝报应，无不灵感。救济世人纳款投诚，时新五果，请道迎真，志心谈念《孔雀大明王尊经》，虔诚祝告。水盆内焚解厄牒，剖付司命，扫荡邪魔，取祝报应，无不灵感。救济世人一命，皆是十种功德。共积阴功，同证无为。此乃玄妙之科，万劫一传之秘。若有世间男女，志心志意，宣念救度世人，福寿无穷。於是，天尊而说偈曰： 众念迭声： 金阙玄穹主，高上玉皇尊。 妙相冠诸天，慈光烛三界。 真圣妙道慈，天人依仗师。 大乘垂法语，正一指迷途。 功德若虚空，赞扬无穷尽。 众□。
Interpretation

At this time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning proclaimed the Scripture of the Holy Mother, the Heavenly Worthy, Queen of the Jeweled Moonlight, and the Peacock Wisdom King. In detail, this scripture is the essence of the Great Cavern Scripture, the key to the transformations of creation described within it and their practical application. For this reason, it was widely transmitted throughout the world. Those who hear this sacred teaching should pay reverence and listen with focused attention.

Then the assembly once again addressed the Celestial Worthy: “Long ago, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning transmitted this scripture to the Holy Mother of Jeweled Moonlight. The Holy Mother passed it on to the Empress of the Earth, the Earth Deity who governs the land. The Earth Deity transmitted it to the Three Officials, the Four Sages, the Five Elders, and other exalted perfected ones. The Five Elders passed it to the Five Masters. The Celestial Master then passed it to the Perfected One of Wondrous Practice and to the Greatly Wise, Greatly Ultimate, Universal Assembly, Blue-Robe, Rescuer from Suffering and Universal Deliverer, Perfected Lord Xu—the perfected one revered in Daoism. Thus, it was passed down from generation to generation until it reached the world.

“Later, the Perfected One Dingguang spread this scripture and put its teachings into practice, universally aiding the men and women of the world. When disaster strikes, people may sincerely burn incense, submit memorials to the gods, recite scriptures and perform rites of repentance, expressing their sincerity and turning their hearts in prayer. They may then offer fresh seasonal fruits of the five kinds and ask Daoist priests to invite the gods and perfected beings to descend. With focused attention, they should recite the Scripture of the Venerable Peacock Greatly Bright King and pray with devotion. They should burn a petition for dispelling calamity in a basin of water and entrust it to the Lord of Destiny, the deity who governs human lifespans and fate, to drive away evil spirits and seek a response. It is said that such prayers will receive a divine response and bring aid to the people.

“Saving one life completes ten kinds of merit. By accumulating this hidden merit, without seeking recognition, one may ultimately attain Wuwei (non-action) together with others. This is a wondrous liturgy, a secret method transmitted only after countless kalpas. If the men and women of the world can wholeheartedly and sincerely proclaim and recite this scripture to deliver others, they will gain boundless blessings and longevity.”

Then the Celestial Worthy spoke this verse:

The assembly joined in, chanting aloud:

Sovereign of the Golden Palace and mysterious vault of heaven,

Most High and exalted Jade Emperor.

Your wondrous form crowns all the heavens;

Your compassionate light shines through the Three Realms.

You are a true sage, embodying the compassionate, wondrous Dao;

Heavenly beings and humankind rely on you as their teacher.

You bestow the teachings of the Great Vehicle;

Through Zhengyi (Orthodox Unity), you guide the lost from their wayward path.

Your merit and virtue are as vast as empty space;

Praise of you can never be exhausted.

The assembly □.

是时，元始天尊复告诸天诸地，五老三官，四圣万灵。 大乘垂法语，正一指迷途。 功德若虚空，赞扬无穷尽。 众□。 是时，元始天尊复告诸天诸地，五老三官，四圣万灵，诸真圣母，天母圣众。按法以传五方诰命、真文神咒、天王名号，各各同伸赞念。常加守护，消灾延寿。敷扬妙道，阐阅灵文。 谈。 右玉皇诰命，以锡东方九炁天王统领本方苍帝，上圣高尊，真仙圣众，下赴经坛，守护东方。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，增崇寿算。为我守护，看经功德。寿命百年，安乐延祥。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金四句。 东方九炁大天王。始皇青天大天王。 碧霞郁迭大天王。中有老人大天王。 总校图箓大天王。摄炁举仙大天王。 岁皇辅肝大天王。云霞蔚霞郁迭大天王。中有老人大天王。 总校图箓大天王。摄炁举仙大天王。 岁皇辅肝大天王。云霞蔚迭大天王。 角木蛟宿大天王。亢金龙宿大天王。 氏土格宿大天王。房日兔宿大天王。 心月狐宿大天王。尾火虎宿大天王。 四景回旋大天王。箕主七辰大天王。 正斗明轮大天王。承炁捕非大天王。． 扫除不祥大天王。东山神咒大天王。 摄召九天大天王。赤书符命大天王。
Interpretation

At this time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning, a revered Daoist deity, again addressed the heavens and earth, the Five Elders, the Three Officials, the Four Saints, and the many spirits:

“The Great Vehicle Way proclaims the true teaching, while the methods of Zhengyi, or Orthodox Unity, guide those who have lost their way. Its merit and virtue are vast as the empty sky; praise for it will never be exhausted.

The assembled □.

At this time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning again addressed the heavens and earth, the Five Elders, the Three Officials, the Four Saints, the assembled Perfected Immortals and Holy Mothers, and the host of Heavenly Mothers: ‘In accordance with the rites, transmit the proclamations of the five directions, the true writings and divine incantations, and the names of the Heavenly Kings. Let all the gods praise and recite them together, and keep them under their protection at all times, so that people may avert calamity and lengthen their lives. Make known the subtle and wondrous Daoist methods, and explain and disseminate the efficacious scriptures.’

The proclamation says:

“This is the command of the Jade Emperor, a revered Daoist deity: He bestows a mandate on the Heavenly King of the Nine Qi of the East, who governs the qi of the eastern region, to lead its Azure Emperor, the High Sages and Supreme Venerables, and the assembly of Perfected Immortals and holy beings. Descend to this scripture altar and protect the East; inspect the paths of evil and rescue living beings. Bestow special blessings upon [name], increasing their good fortune and longevity and dispelling calamities. Protect me and preserve the merit gained through reciting the scripture, so that my life may reach one hundred years in peace, joy, and good fortune. Avert calamity, lengthen life, and send down great auspiciousness.

“Four verses for settling the altar of gold.”

The Great Heavenly King of the Nine Qi of the East; the Great Heavenly King of the First Sovereign of the Azure Heavens; the Great Heavenly King of Bixia Yudie; the Great Heavenly King of the Elder Within, a stellar deity; the Great Heavenly King Who Oversees All Diagrams and Registers, who governs Daoist charts, texts, and talismans; the Great Heavenly King Who Gathers Qi and Raises Immortals; the Great Heavenly King Who Supports the Liver of the Year Sovereign; and the Great Heavenly King of the Lush, Layered Clouds and Rosy Clouds.

Jiaomu Jiao, Kangjin Long, Ditu He, Fangri Tu, Xinyue Hu, and Weihu Hu are the stellar deities of the Seven Lodges of the East. The Great Heavenly King Who Circles Through the Four Luminaries; the Great Heavenly King Who Commands the Seven Celestial Bodies of the Winnowing Basket Lodge; the Great Heavenly King of the Bright, Turning Wheel of the True Dipper; the Great Heavenly King Who Receives Qi and Seizes Wrongdoers; the Great Heavenly King Who Sweeps Away Ill Omen; the Great Heavenly King of the Divine Incantation of the Eastern Mountain; the Great Heavenly King Who Summons the Nine Heavens; and the Great Heavenly King of the Red Writ and Talismanic Mandate.

制会酆山大天王。魔送鬼大天王。 所诛无镯大天王。悉诣木宫大天王。 取有稽延大天王。下制东河大天王。 淇海水神大天王。大劫洪灾大天王。 蛟龙负身大天王。水府开道大天王。 通径百千大天王。上帝赤文大天王。 风火无闻大天王。金身大天王。水府开道大天王。 通径百千大天王。上帝赤文大天王。 风火无闻大天王。金轮炽盛大天王。 危月燕宿大天王。星日马宿大天王。 张月鹿宿大天王。翼火蛇宿大天王。 轸水蚓宿大天王。柳土张宿大天王。 启请东方四十二位天王，常加守 护。今辰经坛，伏为入意皈依。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明主尊，能与持诵解灾述。孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 右玉皇诰命，以锡南方三炁天王，统领本方赤帝、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守护南方。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，增崇寿算。为我守护，看经功德。寿命百年，安乐延祥。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 南方丹界大天王。赤帝玉堂大天王。 中有大神大天王。号曰赤皇大天王。
Interpretation

Commanding the Great Heavenly King of Feng Mountain (who guards Feng Mountain), the Great Heavenly King who sends off demons and ghosts.

The Great Heavenly King who exterminates those without bracelets; all the Great Heavenly Kings proceed to the Wood Palace.

The Great Heavenly King who captures those who delay and fail to arrive; an order is issued to the Great Heavenly King of the Eastern River.

The Great Heavenly King, Water Deity of the Qi Sea; the Great Heavenly King of the great calamity and flood.

The Great Heavenly King borne upon a flood dragon; the Great Heavenly King who opens the way through the Water Palace.

The Great Heavenly King who opens hundreds and thousands of roads; the Great Heavenly King of the Red Script of the Supreme Emperor.

The Great Heavenly King of the unheard wind and fire; the Great Heavenly King of the golden body; the Great Heavenly King who opens the way through the Water Palace.

The Great Heavenly King who opens hundreds and thousands of roads; the Great Heavenly King of the Red Script of the Supreme Emperor.

The Great Heavenly King of the unheard wind and fire; the Great Heavenly King whose Golden Wheel blazes.

The Lunar Swallow mansion of Danger, the Solar Horse mansion of Star, the Lunar Deer mansion of Zhang, the Fire Snake mansion of Wing, the Water Earthworm mansion of Chariot, and the Earth Zhang mansion of Willow are all star mansions among the Twenty-Eight Mansions. We respectfully invoke the forty-two Heavenly Kings of the East; may they guard and protect us always.

Today, while reciting scripture at the scripture altar, we respectfully take refuge in the Peacock Wisdom King, a protective deity depicted in the form of a peacock. The Peacock Wisdom King in the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities for those who recite this scripture. May the Peacock Wisdom King especially protect [name] and keep them safe.

By command of the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly King of the Three Qi of the South, who governs the South’s three primordial vital energies, is instructed to lead the Red Emperor of this region, the High Sages and Venerable Ones above, and the assembled perfected immortals and sages. May they descend to the scripture altar, guard the South, patrol the evil paths, and rescue and protect living beings. We especially pray on behalf of [name] for increased blessings, the removal of calamities, and a longer life. May the gods protect the merit of my scripture recitation, so that people may enjoy a hundred years of life in peace, happiness, and good fortune; may calamities be dispelled, life prolonged, and great good fortune bestowed.

The Great Heavenly King of the Southern Cinnabar Realm; the Great Heavenly King of the Red Emperor’s Jade Hall.

Among them is a great deity, a Great Heavenly King named the Great Heavenly King Red Sovereign.

The Great Heavenly King of rising flames and flowing smoke.

May the Three Qi of the South protect people, granting them a hundred years of life, peace, and good fortune; may calamities be dispelled, life prolonged, and auspicious blessings bestowed.

The Great Heavenly King of the Southern Cinnabar Realm; the Great Heavenly King of the Red Emperor’s Jade Hall.

Among them is a great deity, a Great Heavenly King named the Great Heavenly King Red Sovereign.

上炎流姻大天王。三炁寿命百年，安乐延祥。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 南方丹界大天王。赤帝玉堂大天王。 中有大神大天王。号曰赤皇大天王。 上炎流姻大天王。三炁勃光大天王。 神仙受命大天王。应会太阳大天王。 荧惑辅心大天王。井鬼守房大天王。 柳星张翼大天王。亢御四乡大天王。 轸总七宿大天王。回转天常大天王。 召运促会大天王。正道驿行大天王。 赤文命灵大天王。北摄酆山大天王 速送魔宗大天王。斩灭邪根大天王。 符命所讨大天王。明列罪原大天王。 南山神咒大天王。威伏八方大天王。 群妖灭爽大天王。万试摧亡大天王。 南河水帝大天王。太伯龙王大天王。 神咒流行大天王。普扫不祥大天王。 洪水飞灾神咒大天王。威伏八方大天王。 群妖灭爽大天王。万试摧亡大天王。 南河水帝大天王。太伯龙王大天王。 神咒流行大天王。普扫不祥大天王。 洪水飞灾大天王。上召蛟龙大天王。 开除水径大天王。千道万通大天王。 敢有干试大天王。摄送火宫大天王。 赤书所告大天王。莫有不从大天王。 除病救死大天王。剪除不祥大天王。 启请南方四十位天王，常加护佑。今辰坛下，伏为某皈依。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持诵保安宁。
Interpretation

Great King of Blazing Flame and Flowing Matrimony, Great King of the Radiance of the Three Qi; Great King of Immortals Receiving the Mandate, Great King Who Responds to the Sun; Great King of the Planet Mars Who Assists the Heart, Great King Who Guards the Chamber of the Well and Ghost Mansions; Great King of the Willow, Star, and Bow Mansions, Great King Who Commands the Four Regions of the Neck Mansion; Great King Who Oversees the Seven Mansions of the Chariot, Great King Who Turns the Constant Order of Heaven; Great King Who Summons Fortune and Hastens Assemblies, Great King Who Travels Along the Post Roads of the Righteous Way; Great King of the Red Writ Who Commands the Spirits, Great King Who Controls Mount Feng in the North; Great King Who Swiftly Sends Away the Demon Lineage, Great King Who Cuts Off and Destroys the Roots of Evil; Great King Who Punishes by Talismanic Command, Great King Who Clearly Lists the Origins of Guilt; Great King of the Southern Mountain’s Divine Incantation, Great King Whose Might Subdues the Eight Directions; Great King Who Destroys and Disperses the Host of Demons, Great King Who Crushes and Eradicates Every Trial; Great King, Water Emperor of the Southern River, Great King, Dragon King Taibo; Great King Whose Divine Incantation Spreads, Great King Who Sweeps Away All Ill Omens.

Great King of the Divine Incantation Against Floods and Sudden Calamities, Great King Whose Might Subdues the Eight Directions, Great King Who Destroys and Disperses the Host of Demons, Great King Who Crushes and Eradicates Every Trial, Great King, Water Emperor of the Southern River, Great King, Dragon King Taibo, Great King Whose Divine Incantation Spreads, Great King Who Sweeps Away All Ill Omens. Great King of Floods and Sudden Calamities, Great King Who Summons Flood Dragons Above, Great King Who Opens and Clears Waterways, Great King Who Opens a Thousand Paths and Ten Thousand Routes; Great King Who Seizes Any Who Dare to Obstruct or Test, Great King Who Sends Them to the Palace of Fire; Great King to Whom the Red Writ Bears Witness, Great King Whom None May Disobey; Great King Who Removes Illness and Saves the Dying, Great King Who Cuts Away All Ill Omens.

Now, with reverence, we invite the forty Great Kings of the South and pray that they will protect us always. At this moment, within the ritual altar space, we perform the rite and offer our prayer on behalf of a certain person, asking that they take refuge. The Peacock Wisdom King in the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King is exalted and majestic; those who recite this scripture receive protection and peace.

右玉皇诰命，以锡中央一炁天王，统领本方黄帝、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守护中央。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，臻崇寿算。为我守护，看经功德。寿命黄帝、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守护中央。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，臻崇寿算。为我守护，看经功德。寿命百年，安乐延祥。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 中央总灵大天王。黄上天元大天王。 始生五老大天王。中皇高尊大天王。 摄炁监真大天王。总领群仙大天王。 曲录玄图大天王。宿简王文大天王。 催运上炁大天王。普告万神大天王。 镇星辅脾大天王。回度北元大天王。 □□主非大天王。截邪斩奸大天王。 □□□□大天王。扫秽除氛大天王。 □星辅脾大天王。回度北元大天王。 □□主非大天王。截邪斩奸大天王。 □□□□大天王。扫秽除氛大天王。 □正玄斗大天王。明度天关大天王。 九天符命大天王。金马驿传大天王。 中皇总炁大天王。统摄无邺大天王。 镇星吐辉大天王。敕摄北帝大天王。 遏塞鬼门大天王。剪除不祥大天王。 莫有当前大天王。中山神咒大天王。 召龙上云大天王。制会黄河大天王。 九水河源大天王。不得怠纵大天王。
Interpretation

The Jade Emperor issues an edict, bestowing authority upon the Great Heavenly King of the Central One Qi (the heavenly king who governs the Qi of the center). He is to command the Yellow Emperor of this region, the exalted sages and high-ranking worthies, and the assembly of perfected immortals and holy beings to descend to the scripture altar, guard the center, inspect the paths of evil, and rescue and protect living beings. This invocation is made on behalf of a certain person, praying for increased blessings, the removal of calamities, and a longer life. May all the gods protect this place and uphold the merit of reciting the scripture, so that this person may enjoy a hundred years of life in peace, happiness, and good fortune; may calamities be dispelled, life prolonged, and great auspiciousness bestowed.

Great Heavenly King, All-Spirit Ruler of the Center; Great Heavenly King, Yellow and Exalted, Celestial Origin;

Great Heavenly King, First Begetter of the Five Elders; Great Heavenly King, Exalted Worthy of the Central Sovereign;

Great Heavenly King, Who Gathers Qi and Inspects the Perfected; Great Heavenly King, Who Commands All Immortals;

Great Heavenly King, of the Winding Register and Mysterious Chart; Great Heavenly King, of the Lodged Register and Royal Writ;

Great Heavenly King, Who Hastens the Movement of the Supreme Qi; Great Heavenly King, Who Proclaims the Edict to All Spirits;

Great Heavenly King, Who Guards the Star of Saturn and Supports the Spleen; Great Heavenly King, Who Guides Souls Back from the Northern Origin;

□□, Great Heavenly King Who Presides over Wrongdoing; Great Heavenly King, Who Cuts Off Evil and Slays Treachery;

□□□□, Great Heavenly King; Great Heavenly King, Who Sweeps Away Defilement and Dispels Miasma;

□Star, Great Heavenly King Who Supports the Spleen; Great Heavenly King, Who Guides Souls Back from the Northern Origin;

□□, Great Heavenly King Who Presides over Wrongdoing; Great Heavenly King, Who Cuts Off Evil and Slays Treachery;

□□□□, Great Heavenly King; Great Heavenly King, Who Sweeps Away Defilement and Dispels Miasma;

□, Great Heavenly King of the Upright Mysterious Dipper; Great Heavenly King, Who Makes the Heavenly Pass Clearly Traversable;

Great Heavenly King of the Nine Heavens’ Talismanic Command; Great Heavenly King, Who Transmits Messages by Golden Horse Relay;

Great Heavenly King, Who Commands the Qi of the Central Sovereign; Great Heavenly King, Who Directs and Controls Wuye;

Great Heavenly King, Who Shines Forth from the Star of Saturn; Great Heavenly King, Who Commands and Controls the Northern Emperor;

Great Heavenly King, Who Blocks the Gate of Ghosts; Great Heavenly King, Who Cuts Away Inauspiciousness;

Great Heavenly King, None Can Stand Before Him; Great Heavenly King of the Divine Incantation of Zhongshan;

Great Heavenly King, Who Summons Dragons into the Clouds; Great Heavenly King, Who Regulates and Controls the Yellow River;

Great Heavenly King, Source of the Nine Rivers; Great Heavenly King, Who Must Not Be Negligent or Unrestrained.

These are the titles of the Great Heavenly Kings summoned to guard the altar and protect the center. Their listed duties include commanding the gods and immortals, transmitting the heavenly talismanic commands, guarding the directions, driving away evil and cleansing defilement, blocking the gate of ghosts, summoning dragons, and governing the waters. The □ symbols mark characters missing from the original; the complete titles cannot be identified from the text.

善恶悉分大天王。千妖万奸大天王。 上对帝君大天王。敢有干试大天王。 太阳激坟大天王。赤书玉字大天王。 宣告普闻大天王。黄中理炁大天王。 启请中央四十位天王，常加守护。今辰坛下，伏为某皈依。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持诵解央四十位天王，常加守护。今辰坛下，伏为某皈依。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持诵解灾述。孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 右玉皇诰命，以锡西方七炁天王，统领本方白帝眷属、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守护西方。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，臻崇寿算。为我守护，看经功德。寿命百年，安乐延祥。 西方素天大天王。太白七门大天王。 金灵皓映大天王。太华流氛大天王。 白石峨峨大天王。七炁氤氲大天王。 上有始生大天王。皇老大神大天王。 总领肺气大天王。主校九天大天王。 检定图录大天王。制召上仙大天王。 太白检肺大天王。奎娄守魂大天王。 胃昂毕赀大天王。主制七关大天王。 参总斗魁大天王。受符北元大天王。 赤书玉字大天王。九天正文大天王。 摄召万炁大天王。普扫帝君大天王。 西山神咒大天王。 赤书玉字大天王。九天正文大天王。
Interpretation

Good and evil are plainly distinguished; this is the duty of the Great Heavenly King. He also governs all manner of demons and spirits, and every kind of treachery and evil. He may report matters to the Emperor Lord above; should evil spirits dare to offend, they too will be examined and judged.

The Qi of the sun surges and rises—this is the might of the Great Heavenly King. He proclaims commands through vermilion writing and jade characters, sacred Daoist talismans, making them known throughout the world. Regulating and directing the Qi in the Yellow Center is also the Great Heavenly King’s charge.

We respectfully invite the forty Heavenly Kings of the Center to protect us always. Today, beneath the altar, we reverently take refuge on behalf of a certain person.

The Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and the revered Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities for those who recite this scripture. We respectfully invite the forty Heavenly Kings to protect us always. Today, beneath the altar, we reverently take refuge on behalf of a certain person.

The Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and the revered Peacock Wisdom King can avert disasters and dispel misfortune for those who recite it. The Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and the revered Peacock Wisdom King bestow special blessings upon a certain person and keep them safe.

The following is the Jade Emperor’s edict: He commands the Seven-Qi Heavenly Kings of the West to lead the retinue of the White Emperor of that quarter, together with the High Saints, exalted deities, perfected beings, and holy assembly, to descend together upon the scripture altar and guard the West. They patrol the paths of evil and save and protect living beings. In particular, they increase a certain person’s blessings, dispel calamities, and lengthen their life. May they protect the merit of reciting the scripture, grant a lifespan of one hundred years, peace, joy, and good fortune, and blessings that endure.

The following are the names and duties of the Heavenly Kings of the West:

Great Heavenly King of the Western Pure Heaven; Great Heavenly King of the Seven Gates of Venus; Great Heavenly King of Radiant Golden Essence; Great Heavenly King of the Flowing Vapors of Taihua; Great Heavenly King of the Lofty White Stone; Great Heavenly King of the Dense Seven Qi; Great Heavenly King of the Primordial Beginning Above; Great Heavenly King of the Great Spirit of the August Elder; Great Heavenly King Who Commands the Qi of the Lungs; Great Heavenly King Who Oversees and Examines the Nine Heavens; Great Heavenly King Who Inspects and Determines the Registers; Great Heavenly King Who Commands and Summons the High Immortals; Great Heavenly King Who Inspects Venus and the Lungs; Great Heavenly King Who Guards the Soul of Kui and Lou; Great Heavenly King of Wei, Ang, and Bi; Great Heavenly King Who Governs the Seven Passes; Great Heavenly King Who Commands Shen and the Dipper’s Ladle; Great Heavenly King Who Receives the Talisman from the Northern Origin; Great Heavenly King of Vermilion Writing and Jade Characters; Great Heavenly King of the Correct Texts of the Nine Heavens; Great Heavenly King Who Gathers and Summons the Qi of the Ten Thousand; Great Heavenly King Who Sweeps Clean the Imperial Lord’s Domain; Great Heavenly King of the Divine Spell of the Western Mountain.

Great Heavenly King of Vermilion Writing and Jade Characters; Great Heavenly King of the Correct Texts of the Nine Heavens.

摄召万炁大天王。普扫帝君大天王。 西山神咒大天王。八威七传大天王。 符水上龙大天王。召山送云大天王。 在所校得大天王。同到帝门大天王。 辅卫上真大天王。斩灭邪源大天王。 若有不祥大天王。截以金阙大天王。 赤书符命大天王。风火驿传大天王。 云中普奉大天王。身为斗柄大天王。 虚妙灵应大天王。守魁追魂大天王。 奎木狼宿大天王。娄金狗宿大天王。 启请西方四十位天王，常加护佑。今辰坛下，伏为某皈命。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母天尊孔雀明王尊经卷上诵解灾述。孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能与某保安宁。 右玉皇诰命，以锡北方五炁天王，统领本方炁帝眷属、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守与某保安宁。 右玉皇诰命，以锡北方五炁天王，统领本方炁帝眷属、上圣高尊、真仙圣众。下赴经坛，守护北方。巡察恶道，救护众生。特与某长福消灾，增福寿算。为我守护，看经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 北方玄天大天王。五炁徘徊大天王。 中有黑帝大天王。双皇大微大天王。 总领符命大天王。仙炼八威大天王。 青裙羽獯筇焱酢｝埼镍P衣大天王。 上帝所举大天王。制到玉阶大天王。
Interpretation

Great Heavenly King Who gathers and commands the myriad vital energies; Great Heavenly King, Imperial Lord Who sweeps away calamities and evil everywhere.

Great Heavenly King of the Western Mountain Divine Spell; Great Heavenly King of the Eight Powers and Seven Transmissions; Great Heavenly King Who sends up dragons through talisman water; Great Heavenly King Who summons mountains and dispatches clouds; Great Heavenly King Who inspects and investigates wherever he is; Great Heavenly King Who goes together to the Emperor’s Gate; Great Heavenly King Who assists and protects the Highest Perfected Ones, those who have attained the Dao; Great Heavenly King Who cuts off the roots of evil.

When an inauspicious event occurs, the authority of the Golden Gate, the dwelling of the Celestial Emperor, cuts it off and dispels it. Orders are conveyed in red-script talisman decrees, written in vermilion, and swiftly carried by the wind-and-fire relay. Great Heavenly King universally obeyed among the clouds; Great Heavenly King who is the handle of the Dipper, the part of the Northern Dipper that points the way; Great Heavenly King of subtle, wondrous numinous response; Great Heavenly King who guards the Star of the Dipper’s Handle and pursues and seizes the souls of the dead.

Great Heavenly King of the Kui Wood Wolf lunar mansion; Great Heavenly King of the Lou Metal Dog lunar mansion.

With reverence, we petition the forty Heavenly Kings of the West to grant their constant protection. At this moment, within the altar precinct, we pray on behalf of a certain person, entrusting them to your care.

Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, revered Peacock Wisdom King: may those who recite the Scripture of the Venerable Peacock Wisdom King, the Holy Mother, the Empress of Precious Moonlight, spoken by the Most High Primordial Celestial Worthy, Volume One, be freed from calamities through their recitation. Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, revered Peacock Wisdom King: may you protect a certain person and keep them safe.

By decree of the Jade Emperor, the Northern Five-Qi Heavenly Kings, who govern the five vital energies of the North, are appointed to command the Northern Qi Emperors and their retinues, the High Sages and Eminent Worthies, and the hosts of Perfected Immortals and Saints. Descend to the scripture altar and protect a certain person’s safety.

By decree of the Jade Emperor, the Northern Five-Qi Heavenly Kings, who govern the five vital energies of the North, are appointed to command the Northern Qi Emperors and their retinues, the High Sages and Eminent Worthies, and the hosts of Perfected Immortals and Saints. Descend to the scripture altar, guard the North, inspect the evil paths, and rescue living beings. In particular, grant a certain person good fortune: dispel calamities, increase blessings, and prolong life. Protect the merit of scripture recitation, so that calamities are dispelled, life is prolonged, and great auspiciousness is attained.

Great Heavenly King of the Dark Heavens of the North; Great Heavenly King of the five vital energies in motion; Great Heavenly King, the Black Emperor within; Great Heavenly King of the Two Sovereigns and the Great Tenuity; Great Heavenly King who commands all talisman decrees; Great Heavenly King who refines the Eight Powers as an immortal.

Great Heavenly King in a blue skirt, with the feathers of a wild bird. Great Heavenly King clad in a robe of vermilion embroidery. Great Heavenly King appointed by the Supreme Emperor; Great Heavenly King who brings decrees before the Jade Steps.

北辰辅贤大天王。斗牛卫扉大天王。 女虚危室大天王。豁落四开大天王。 辟总七星大天王。执凶斜非大天王。 却灾扫秽大天 北辰辅贤大天王。斗牛卫扉大天王。 女虚危室大天王。豁落四开大天王。 辟总七星大天王。执凶斜非大天王。 却灾扫秽大天王。明道动辉大天王。 北山神咒大天王。激扬起雷大天王。 攫天镇威大天王。北邓所部大天王。 万妖灭摧大天王。九河倾讫大天王。 鸟母群飞大天王。蛟龙通道大天王。 水陌洞开大天王。赤文玉书大天王。 驿龙风驰大天王。胃土雉宿大天王。 昂月鸡宿大天王。毕月乌宿大天王。 危月燕宿大天王。觜火猴宿大天王。 壬癸子丑大天王。丙子丁丑大天王。 黄林木禁大天王。中理五炁大天王。 摄邪破秽大天王。劈壬癸子丑大天王。丙子丁丑大天王。 黄林木禁大天王。中理五炁大天王。 摄邪破秽大天王。劈除妖怪大天王。 启请北方四十位天王，常加护佑。今辰坛下，伏为某皈依。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持诵保安宁。 谈一定金四句。 东方玉堂护国赖义天王。 东北方扶桑护国广梵天王。 东南方婆伽护国广目天王。 南方琉璃护国梵中天王。 西方仞利护国诤梵天王。
Interpretation

The Great Heavenly King Who Assists the Worthy among the Northern Stars; the Great Heavenly King Who Guards the Gate of the Dipper and Ox; the Great Heavenly Kings of the Girl, Emptiness, Danger, and Chamber mansions; the Great Heavenly King Who Opens Wide the Four Directions; the Great Heavenly King Who Commands the Seven Northern Stars; the Great Heavenly King Who Wields Harmful Sha and Evil; the Great Heavenly King Who Drives Away Calamities and Sweeps Away Impurity; the Great Heavenly King Who Reveals the Daoist teachings and radiates light; the Great Heavenly King of the Northern Mountain’s Divine Incantation; the Great Heavenly King Who Stirs Up Wind and Thunder; the Great Heavenly King Who Subdues Heaven and Earth and Displays His Might; the Great Heavenly King Who Commands the Forces of the Northern Deng; the Great Heavenly King Who Destroys the Host of Demons; the Great Heavenly King Who Sends the Waters of the Nine Rivers Pouring Down; the Great Heavenly King Who Makes the Bird Mother and her flock take flight; the Great Heavenly King Who Enables the jiaolong to pass through; the Great Heavenly King Who Opens the Waterways; the Great Heavenly King Who Holds the Red Script and Jade Book; the Great Heavenly King Who Makes the Relay Dragon race like the wind.

Wei Earth Pheasant, Ang Moon Chicken, Bi Moon Crow, Wei Moon Swallow, and Zi Fire Monkey are all names of lunar mansions. The Great Heavenly Kings who govern these mansions, along with the Great Heavenly Kings who govern the stem-and-branch directions ren-gui, zi-chou, bing-zi, and ding-chou, are also included here, as are the Great Heavenly King of the Huanglin Wood Prohibition and the Great Heavenly King Who Regulates the Five Qi (the energies of the five directions). They can subdue baleful Qi, dispel impurity, and bring demons under control.

We respectfully invite the forty Great Heavenly Kings of the North to protect and guard us continually. Here, beneath the ritual altar, a certain person respectfully takes refuge. The revered Peacock Wisdom King of the Peacock Wisdom King Sutra grants protection, peace, and freedom from worry to those who recite the scripture.

Discuss the four phrases of “Determining the Gold.”

The Great Heavenly King Yutang, Protector of the State, of the East; the Great Heavenly King Fudang, Protector of the State, of the Northeast; the Great Heavenly King Baga, Protector of the State, of the Southeast; the Great Heavenly King Liuli, Protector of the State, of the South; and the Great Heavenly King Renli, Protector of the State, of the West.

西南方全妙护国广明天王。 西北方玉完护国广义天王。 北方郁单护国广成天王。 上方天人护国广神天王。 下王。 西方仞利护国诤梵天王。 西南方全妙护国广明天王。 西北方玉完护国广义天王。 北方郁单护国广成天王。 上方天人护国广神天王。 下方大明护国广流天王。 中央竺落护国大唐天王。 神天护国广化天王。一 大梵护国广寿天王。 夜叉护国广福天王。 成炁护国广赤天王。 丹沙护国广大天王。 众念： 梵度天王。虚明天王。大安天王。 太虚天王。玉宗天王。孔明天王。 凤明天王。凤神天王。保劫天王。 妙胜天王。玉鉴天王。夏像天王。 本中天王。光庆天王。元通天王。玉宗天王。孔明天王。 凤明天王。凤神天王。保劫天王。 妙胜天王。玉鉴天王。夏像天王。 本中天王。光庆天王。元通天王。 略大天王。各守天王。托塔天王。 李正天王。李和天王。李顺天王。 赖咤天王。拨咤天王。李咤天王。 金咤天王。南赤天王。赤帝天王。 通血天王。通明天王。号劫天王。 虚劫天王。大劫天王。大德天王。 大高天王。大辅天王。汉臣天王。 伯温天王。元伯天王。子玉天王。
Interpretation

In the southwest is the Heavenly King of Complete Mystery, Protector of the State, Vast Illumination; in the northwest, the Heavenly King of Jade Perfection, Protector of the State, Vast Righteousness; in the north, the Heavenly King of Yudan, Protector of the State, Vast Accomplishment; and above, the Heavenly King of Celestial Beings, Protector of the State, Vast Spirit. The scripture next lists the Heavenly King of Renli, Protector of the State, Contending Brahma in the west; the Heavenly King of Great Brightness, Protector of the State, Vast Flow below; the Heavenly King of Zhuluo, Protector of the State, Great Tang at the center; and the Heavenly Kings of Divine Heaven, Protector of the State, Vast Transformation; Great Brahma, Protector of the State, Vast Longevity; Yaksha, Protector of the State, Vast Fortune; Accomplished Qi, Protector of the State, Vast Redness; and Cinnabar Sand, Protector of the State, Vastness.

All chant together:

Heavenly King of Brahma’s Reach, Heavenly King of Empty Clarity, Heavenly King of Great Peace, Heavenly King of the Great Void, Heavenly King of Jade Lineage, Heavenly King of Kongming, Heavenly King of Fengming, Heavenly King of Fengshen, Heavenly King of Preserving the Kalpa, Heavenly King of Wondrous Victory, Heavenly King of the Jade Mirror, Heavenly King of the Summer Image, Heavenly King of the Central Origin, Heavenly King of Radiant Celebration, Heavenly King of Primordial Communion, Heavenly King of Jade Lineage, Heavenly King of Kongming, Heavenly King of Fengming, Heavenly King of Fengshen, Heavenly King of Preserving the Kalpa, Heavenly King of Wondrous Victory, Heavenly King of the Jade Mirror, Heavenly King of the Summer Image, Heavenly King of the Central Origin, Heavenly King of Radiant Celebration, Heavenly King of Primordial Communion, Heavenly King of Vast Greatness, Heavenly King of Each Guardian, Heavenly King of the Pagoda Bearer, Heavenly King Li Zheng, Heavenly King Li He, Heavenly King Li Shun, Heavenly King Laizha, Heavenly King Boda, Heavenly King Liazha, Heavenly King Jinzha, Heavenly King of Southern Redness, Heavenly King of the Red Emperor, Heavenly King of Flowing Blood, Heavenly King of Clear Illumination, Heavenly King of Named Kalpas, Heavenly King of Empty Kalpas, Heavenly King of Great Kalpas, Heavenly King of Great De, Heavenly King of Great Height, Heavenly King of Great Assistance, Heavenly King of Hanchen, Heavenly King of Bowen, Heavenly King of Yuanbo, Heavenly King of Ziyu.

福寿天王。那叉天王。奈叉天王。 拨利天王。皮留天王。金留天王。 金德天王。 大高天王。大辅天王。汉臣天王。 伯温天王。元伯天王。子玉天王。 福寿天王。那叉天王。奈叉天王。 拨利天王。皮留天王。金留天王。 金刚天王。昱沙天王。婆耶天王。 陀罗天王。护教天王。 启请六十六位护国大天王，常加 护佑。今辰坛下，伏为某皈命。 孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，能令持诵解灾迍。孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 於是天尊与诸大众演说诸天王，常加守护，保佑平安。乃为众等，宣说秘密驱邪分鬼解灾迍。孔雀明王经，孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 於是天尊与诸大众演说诸天王，常加守护，保佑平安。乃为众等，宣说秘密驱邪分鬼人道咒曰： 叭咤叭咤，鹏麟鹏麟。皇希皇希，惠临惠临。吉卢吉卢，元和元和。 妙真妙真，毓飞毓飞。粗胡粗胡，神宝化身。周遍法界，三界十方。 光明无碍，大慈仁者。谟护护护，苏谟苏谟。天蓬天蓬，天猷天猷。 黑杀黑杀，玄武玄武。盘古盘古， 开化开化。十方世界，无上神王。 洞渊天尊，急急如律令。 谈清江引。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光朋王尊孔雀明王，
Interpretation

The Heavenly Kings of Blessings and Longevity, Nache, Naicha, Bali, Piliu, Jinliu, Jinde, Dagao, Dafu, Hanchen, Bowen, Yuanbo, and Ziyu, together with the Vajra Heavenly King, Yusha, Poye, Tuoluo, the Heavenly King Who Protects the Teaching, and the other Heavenly Kings, have all been invited to protect the nation and guard its people.

Now, in the ritual sanctuary, we respectfully pray to the sixty-six Great Heavenly Kings Who Protect the Nation to keep us under their constant protection. This altar has been established to dedicate prayers and blessings to a certain person.

The Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and the revered Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities for those who recite this scripture. We respectfully invite the revered Peacock Wisdom King to give special protection and keep a certain person safe.

Then the Celestial Worthy spoke to the assembly about how the Heavenly Kings regularly come to guard and protect people, and taught them secret methods for driving away evil, dispersing ghosts and spirits, and eliminating calamities. We respectfully invite the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and the revered Peacock Wisdom King to give special protection and keep a certain person safe.

Afterward, the Celestial Worthy taught the assembly a spell for driving away evil, dispersing ghosts and spirits, and eliminating calamities:

“Baza baza, Penglin Penglin. Huangxi Huangxi, come to our aid, come to our aid. Jilu Jilu, Yuanhe Yuanhe.

Miaozhen Miaozhen, Yufei Yufei. Cuohu Cuohu, the divine treasure manifests in transformed form. Pervading the Dharma Realm, throughout the Three Realms and the ten directions.

Radiant and unhindered, the compassionate and benevolent one. Mo protect, protect, protect; Sumo, Sumo. Tianpeng, Tianpeng; Tianyou, Tianyou.

Heisha, Heisha; Xuanwu, Xuanwu. Pangu, Pangu,

opens and transforms, opens and transforms. In the worlds of the ten directions, the supreme divine king.

Celestial Worthy of the Deep Abyss, swiftly obey this command.”

Next, they chanted “Clear River Tune.” They bowed in reverence to the Great Radiant King, and the assembly responded: “Great Radiant King, Peacock Wisdom King.”

开化开化。十方世界，无上神王。 洞渊天尊，急急如律令。 谈清江引。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光朋王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，救苦救难 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。
Interpretation

May the spirits be summoned and enlightened throughout the ten directions of the world—the four quarters, the four intermediate directions, above, and below—by command of the Supreme Divine King. Heavenly Worthy of the Cavern Abyss, let the order be carried out at once, in accordance with the law.

Sing the melody of “Clear River Tune” and bow reverently before the Venerable Great Brightness King. The assembly responds: “This is the Scripture of the Great Brightness King and the Peacock Wisdom King.” May the Great Compassionate One dispel calamity, secure peace, and save those who suffer and are in distress.

Again and again, bow and respond, praying that the Great Compassionate One dispel calamity and secure peace: remove misfortune; erase faults and karmic offenses; resolve enmities and entanglements; still grievances and conflicts long left unresolved; pacify epidemics and avert disaster; heal the sick; help people pass through adversity; and dispel every kind of calamity and obstruction.

消灾保安宁，除灾除祸大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，消愆灭罪 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，解冤释结 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，沉冤罢对 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，和瘟免难， 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，和瘟免难， 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，救病救患 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，度命度厄 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，消除灾障 大慈尊。 稽首大光明王尊。 和：大光明王尊孔雀明王经。 消灾保安宁，收瘟摄毒 大慈尊。 众□。 道言：是大神咒者，元始天王之妙言，玉皇明王之真诰，太上正一之法门，九天始生之真一，玄之又玄。太上道君，广开方便之门，道有亿万，元始天王之妙言，玉皇明王之真诰，太上正一之法门，九天始生之真一，玄之又玄。太上道君，广开方便之门，道有亿万之玄关。不肯皈依，致招厄难。俱各怕死，千般计较。或请外道，宰杀生灵。摇铃纳啖，赎魂买命。不得全愈，方才皈依。经教玄科，赞斗然灯。礼忏拜表，志心谈念。孔雀圣母，明王经中，有四府万灵。一心修奉，方当得其感应。所祈教化，得沐谢恩。若有来入法门者，先令平等，毋有杂念。分班锉锐，然后方行三清净。第一身清诤，第二口清诤，第三心清净。又除三业六根，然此可依三洞之法。永劫无息，常居天堂。五福常得，百灵守护。若遇三元五噶，四时八节，本命生辰。於清净诤，第二口清诤，第三心清净。又除三业六根，然此可依三洞之法。永劫无息，常居天堂。五福常得，百灵守护。若遇三元五噶，四时八节，本命生辰。於清净室中，烧香默坐。束向长脆，稽首叩齿。谈诵此经，即得长寿。保命度灾，即说延寿长生中道咒曰： 谈变地花。 玄玄真一身，经演九天文。
Interpretation

This great divine incantation can dispel calamities, ensure peace, and subdue pestilence and poisonous influences. It comes from the Greatly Compassionate Venerable One.

The Daoist scriptures say: This great divine incantation is the wondrous utterance of the Heavenly King of Primordial Beginning, the true proclamation of the Jade Emperor, the teaching of the Most High Zhengyi, and the true Dao of primordial unity born in the Nine Heavens. It is mysterious and profound. The Lord of the Dao, the Most High, opened wide the gates of skillful means; the wondrous gateways and hidden workings of the Dao are countless.

Those unwilling to take refuge may invite calamity. Everyone fears death and tries every possible remedy. Some turn to heterodox ways and slaughter living beings; others ring bells and pray, offer food in sacrifice, or try to ransom their souls and buy their lives with money. Only when their illnesses still do not heal do they come to take refuge. Following the mysterious liturgies of the scriptures, one may praise and pay homage to the Northern Dipper, light lamps and pray for blessings, perform rites of repentance, submit memorials, and recite with sincerity.

The Scripture of the Holy Mother of the Peacock and the Luminous King says that there are four celestial courts and ten thousand spirits. Only by practicing and observing the teachings with single-minded devotion may one receive a response. After seeking instruction and transformation, one should give thanks for the blessings received. All who enter the Dharma gate must first treat everyone equally and keep their thoughts free of distractions. Once they have taken their places in orderly ranks, they should undertake the three purifications: first purify the body, then the mouth, then the mind. They should also cleanse the three forms of karma created by body, speech, and mind, and the six faculties of eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind. These practices may be undertaken according to the scriptures and methods of the Three Caverns (Dongzhen, Dongxuan, and Dongshen). Through sustained practice, one may dwell forever in heaven, continually receive the Five Blessings, and be guarded by the myriad spirits.

On the Three Primal Days, the Five Festival Days, the changes of the four seasons, the eight seasonal festivals, or one’s own birth anniversary, one may burn incense and sit in stillness in a purified chamber, kneel facing east, bow the head and click the teeth, then recite this scripture. It is said that doing so can prolong life, preserve one’s vitality, and carry one through calamity. Then proclaim the Incantation of the Middle Way for Longevity and Eternal Life:

“Recite: ‘The earth transforms into flowers.’”

“The mysterious and wondrous body of true unity: its scripture unfolds the writings of the Nine Heavens.”

飞行泰罗众，金台朝皇人。 无上无苦根，年龄依噬椿。 百体洞琼花，虔谢白元君。 金台童子书，云山保真门。 福德随日新，身光晃三天。 紫盖罗千宫，心皈无上尊。 五福常绵绵，密护玄中人。 驱邪过东海，秉大曜虚皇。 海内无藏处，除非地狱门。 永无鬼业蛆，不闻妙法经。 何能得解悟，元君敕下鬼。 不许恼众生，若不依吾教。 头破作七海内无藏处，除非地狱门。 永无鬼业蛆，不闻妙法经。 何能得解悟，元君敕下鬼。 不许恼众生，若不依吾教。 头破作七分，永不闻原赦。 万劫不超生，若是皈依道。 便得上生天，受尽天之福。 五劫轮转成，善男并善女， 同受福千春。急急如律令。 众□。 道言：说经终所言，并是诸天上帝。诸王国土，诸天神王，救病神人，俱得欣喜长福无量，以得安乐。臻崇寿筹，教法流传，天花散乱。是时，大众闻说此经，皆大欢喜，稽首作礼。奉辞而退，信受奉行。 太上元始天专说宝月光皇后圣母孔雀明王尊经卷上终 回向，忏经，三皈依 皈命上卷经，护国救良民。普愿诸有情，悉皈依道宝无上尊。
Interpretation

All beings ride on clouds to the Golden Terrace, where they pay their respects to the Imperial Personage. Here there is no source of affliction or suffering, and life is as long as that of the chun tree. Their whole bodies shine with penetrating radiance, like flowers of luminous jade. With reverence, they give thanks to Lord Baiyuan. The youths of the Golden Terrace write the scriptures, while the Cloud Mountains guard the gate that preserves one’s true nature. Blessings and De grow day by day; the body gives forth light that shines across the Three Heavens. Purple jeweled canopies spread over a thousand palaces, and hearts turn toward the supreme and most exalted. The five blessings endure without end, secretly protecting those who cultivate the Dao.

Drive away evil spirits, sending them far beyond the Eastern Sea; uphold the majesty of the Great Radiance, the Void Emperor. Evil spirits have nowhere to hide within the seas and lands, unless they flee into hell. If one remains forever entangled in the karma of ghosts, one cannot hear the wondrous scriptures of the Dharma—how, then, could one attain awakening? The Primordial Lady therefore commands the spirits and gods not to torment living beings. If you disobey my decree, your heads will be split into seven pieces, and you will never be pardoned; through ten thousand kalpas, you will not escape the cycle of rebirth.

Those who take refuge in the Dao can be reborn in the heavens and enjoy heavenly blessings. After passing through five kalpas of transmigration, all good men and faithful women may together enjoy a thousand years of blessings and long life. Let this be carried out with all urgency, in accordance with the laws!

The assembled gods…

The Daoist scripture says: When the scripture had been recited, the Heavenly Emperors of the various heavens, the kings of the many lands, the divine kings of the heavens, and the divine healers who save the sick were all filled with joy. Their blessings and lifespans were immeasurable; they enjoyed peace and happiness, and their years were extended. The teaching was allowed to spread, and heavenly flowers drifted down in profusion. At that time, all who had heard this scripture rejoiced greatly. They bowed their heads in reverence, took their leave, and departed, believing in and upholding the teachings of the scripture.

End of the first scroll of The Venerable Scripture of the Holy Mother, Queen of the Peacock Wisdom King, Who Shines Like the Precious Moon, Spoken by the Most High Primordial Heavenly Worthy.

Dedication of merit, repentance, and the Three Refuges:

With reverence, I dedicate myself to the scripture of the first scroll, praying that it protect the nation and save its virtuous people. May all sentient beings everywhere take refuge in the supreme and most exalted treasure of the Dao.

皈命中卷经，持诵感神明。普愿世间人，悉皈依经宝，护国救良民。普愿诸有情，悉皈依道宝无上尊。 皈命中卷经，持诵感神明。普愿世间人，悉皈依经宝无上尊。 皈依下卷经，凤篆总灵文。普愿受持人，悉皈依师宝无上尊。 人人得长寿，个个乐升立。 愿灭诸烦恼，消除永不生。 稽首皈依道，同此结良因。 共生极乐国，龙华会上人。 志心信礼，虚皇大道君，三教祖，四生父，天人耶易，传师无上尊，出教度旱迷。无边化，鬼神钦，龙虎伏，万德周法界，遍满十方土。至道尊，混元祖，经可舍，玄元无上尊，稽首降甘露。若皈依，孔雀经，真教主，身业罪消除。稽首皈依无极大道，为上良因，志心称念，道经师宝天尊。众和。不可思议功德。 圣玄元无上尊，稽首降甘露。若皈依，孔雀经，真教主，身业罪消除。稽首皈依无极大道，为上良因，志心称念，道经师宝天尊。众和。不可思议功德。 圣母孔雀明王尊经启白仪 更生永命天尊。 众和一声： 大慈悲更生永命天尊。 开念： 锺鼓呈祥为注经，不敲自韵显玄真。 吾今泄漏无他嘱，从此更新孔雀文。 众和一声： 大慈悲更生永命天尊。 太上元始天尊说圣母宝月光皇后孔雀明王尊经卷中 □。
Interpretation

We reverently honor the Middle Volume of the Scripture. Reciting and upholding this scripture enables communion with the divine. May all people in the world take refuge in the precious treasure of the scriptures, protect the nation, and aid its good and kind people. May all beings take refuge in the supreme treasure of the Dao.

We reverently honor the Middle Volume of the Scripture. Reciting and upholding this scripture enables communion with the divine. May all people in the world take refuge in the supreme treasure of the scriptures.

We reverently honor the Lower Volume of the Scripture. The phoenix seal script is a Daoist talismanic script imbued with spiritual power. May all who receive and uphold this scripture take refuge in the supreme treasure of the teacher.

May everyone enjoy long life and joy, free and at ease. May every vexation be extinguished and never arise again. Bowing our heads, we take refuge in the Great Dao and thereby form a wholesome bond. May we all be reborn together in the Land of Ultimate Bliss and become members of the Dragon Flower Assembly.

With utmost sincerity, we pay homage to the Lord of the Great Dao, the Void Emperor. He is the founding patriarch of the Three Teachings and the father of the four kinds of birth. He is the revered deity to whom gods and humans turn for refuge. He transmitted the supreme teaching of the masters, established the teachings, and saved those lost in delusion. His instruction is vast and boundless: ghosts and spirits revere and obey him, dragons and tigers submit to him, and his myriad virtues extend throughout the Dharma realm, filling the ten directions. He is the revered deity of the supreme Great Dao and the founding patriarch of the Primordial Origin. Though scriptures may be set aside, the mysterious, primordial Great Dao remains supreme. We bow our heads and pray for the descent of sweet dew. Taking refuge in the true Lord of the Peacock Scripture dispels the offenses of bodily karma—the karma created by physical actions. We bow our heads and take refuge in the Limitless Great Dao, the finest of wholesome bonds. With utmost sincerity, we invoke: “Venerable Heavenly Worthy, Treasure of the Dao, Scripture, and Teacher.” All respond in unison: “The merit is inconceivable.”

Holy, Mysterious, Primordial, Supreme Venerable One, we bow our heads and pray for the descent of sweet dew. Taking refuge in the true Lord of the Peacock Scripture dispels the offenses of bodily karma. We bow our heads and take refuge in the Limitless Great Dao, the finest of wholesome bonds. With utmost sincerity, we invoke: “Venerable Heavenly Worthy, Treasure of the Dao, Scripture, and Teacher.” All respond in unison: “The merit is inconceivable.”

Ritual for Announcing and Praying to the Deities in the Scripture of the Holy Mother, the Peacock Wisdom King (announcing and praying means presenting a statement and making supplications to the deities during a ritual).

Heavenly Worthy Who Renews Life and Grants Eternal Longevity.

All respond in unison:

Greatly Compassionate Heavenly Worthy Who Renews Life and Grants Eternal Longevity.

Begin the recitation:

Bells and drums sound auspiciously to set down the scriptures. Even without being struck, they seem to ring out of themselves in natural rhythm, revealing the wondrous truth.

I now transmit these words with no other instruction, wishing only that the Peacock Scripture be propagated anew from this day forward.

All respond in unison:

Greatly Compassionate Heavenly Worthy Who Renews Life and Grants Eternal Longevity.

The Middle Volume of the Venerable Scripture Spoken by the Most High Original Beginning Heavenly Worthy: The Holy Mother, Empress of Precious Moonlight, the Peacock Wisdom King.

道言：尔时元始天尊再召诸天帝君、天王玉女、龙王、罗叉、龙女等众，各各会集眷属。诸大力神众，无鞅飞天神王，都驾五色龙车。鸾啸、凤唱，狮子白鹤，孔雀净泓。对对分班，罗列左右。听法演教，救济世人，拔诸苦难。随方感应，普度无穷。男女欢乐，共享太平。稽首皈依，志心，狮子白鹤，孔雀净泓。对对分班，罗列左右。听法演教，救济世人，拔诸苦难。随方感应，普度无穷。男女欢乐，共享太平。稽首皈依，志心同伸赞礼。 今辰坛下，奉为请恩。专为某，看经功德。寿命百年，安乐延祥。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。谈采茶歌。 太皇黄曾大天王。太明玉完大天王。 清明何童大天王。玄胎平育大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 元明文举大天王。大极蒙翳大天王。 赤明和阳大天王。上明七曜大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 虚无越衡大天王。玄明恭华大天王。 曜明宗飘大大天王。大极蒙翳大天王。 赤明和阳大天王。上明七曜大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 虚无越衡大天王。玄明恭华大天王。 曜明宗飘大天王。竺落皇笳大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 虚明堂曜大天王。观明端靖大天王。
Interpretation

The Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi Tianzun), a revered deity in Daoism, said: At this time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning again summoned the assembled Celestial Emperors, Heavenly Kings, Jade Maidens, Dragon Kings, Rakshasas (protective spirits), Dragon Maidens, and other deities, each arriving with their retinues. The many mighty gods and countless flying Celestial Kings came riding five-colored dragon chariots. Luan birds cried out and phoenixes sang; lions, white cranes, and peacocks were also among them. The deities stood in pairs, arranged in ranks on either side, to listen to the teaching and hear its doctrines proclaimed, thereby rescuing the people and relieving their many sufferings. Responding to the needs of each place, they came to save living beings far and wide, bringing peace and ease to men and women throughout the land, so all might share in an age of peace. Everyone bowed their heads in refuge, sincerely gathering to praise and pay homage.

Today, here beneath the altar, blessings are specially sought on behalf of a certain person. Scriptures are recited and merit accumulated especially for that person, with prayers for a life of a hundred years, peace, happiness, and good fortune; for calamities to be dispelled, life to be prolonged, and great auspiciousness to descend. Next, sing “The Tea-Picking Song.”

Great Heavenly King of the Great Sovereign Huangzeng, Great Heavenly King of Taiming Yuwan,

Great Heavenly King of Qingming Hetong, Great Heavenly King of Xuantai Pingyu.

The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture—may it dispel calamities, prolong life, and protect peace.

Great Heavenly King of Yuanming Wenju, Great Heavenly King of Taiji Mengyi,

Great Heavenly King of Chiming Heyang, Great Heavenly King of Shangming Qiyao.

The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture—may it dispel calamities, prolong life, and protect peace.

Great Heavenly King of Wuxu Yueheng, Great Heavenly King of Xuanming Gonghua,

Great Heavenly King of Yaoming Zongpiao, Great Heavenly King of Taiji Mengyi,

Great Heavenly King of Chiming Heyang, Great Heavenly King of Shangming Qiyao.

The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture—may it dispel calamities, prolong life, and protect peace.

Great Heavenly King of Wuxu Yueheng, Great Heavenly King of Xuanming Gonghua,

Great Heavenly King of Yaoming Zongpiao, Great Heavenly King of Zhuluo Huangjia.

The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture—may it dispel calamities, prolong life, and protect peace.

Great Heavenly King of Xuming Tangyao, Great Heavenly King of Guanming Duanjing.

玄明恭庆大天王。太涣极瑶大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 元载孔升大天王。太安皇崖大天王。 显定极风大天王。始皇孝芒大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 太皇翁重大天王。无思江由大天王。 上碟阮乐大天王。无极昙担大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 皓庭霄度大天王。重大天王。无思江由大天王。 上碟阮乐大天王。无极昙担大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 皓庭霄度大天王。渊通元洞大天王。 太文妙成大天王。太素秀乐大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 太虚无上大天王。太释腾胜大天王。 龙变梵度大天王。太极平育大天王。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 众□。 三十二天天王。三十二帝天王。 诸天隐讳天王。 启请四方三十五位天王，常加护佑，特为某请恩保度，祈佑方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿请四方三十五位天王，常加护佑，特为某请恩保度，祈佑方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 众念不谈。 侍香黄金玉女。分香增味玉女。 通明殿内玉女。太微天宫玉女。 玉清天宫玉女。大赤天宫玉女。
Interpretation

The Great Heavenly King of Xuanming Gongqing, the Great Heavenly King of Taihuan Jiyao, the Great Heavenly King of Yuanzai Kongsheng, the Great Heavenly King of Tai’an Huangya, the Great Heavenly King of Xianding Jifeng, the Great Heavenly King of Shihuang Xiaomang, the Great Heavenly King of Taihuang Wengzhong, the Great Heavenly King of Wusi Jiangyou, the Great Heavenly King of Shangdie Ruanle, the Great Heavenly King of Wuji Tantan, the Great Heavenly King of Haoting Xiaodu, the Great Heavenly King of Yuantong Yuandong, the Great Heavenly King of Taiwen Miaocheng, the Great Heavenly King of Taisu Xiule, the Great Heavenly King of Taixu Wushang, the Great Heavenly King of Taishi Tengsheng, the Great Heavenly King of Longbian Fandu, and the Great Heavenly King of Taiji Pingyu are all titles of heavenly kings in the Daoist celestial realm.

The scripture repeatedly chants, “The Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King: dispel calamities, prolong life, and preserve peace,” expressing the wish that reciting and upholding this scripture will avert misfortune, lengthen life, and ensure safety.

Next, the reciter invokes the thirty-five Heavenly Kings of the four directions, the Thirty-Two Heavens, the Thirty-Two Emperors, and other celestial spirits. The appeal asks them to come often to give protection, especially to bestow grace and support upon the person being prayed for, keep them safe and help matters go smoothly, protect the merit gained by reciting the scripture, and send down good fortune. “So-and-so” refers to the name or identity of the person being prayed for; it may be filled in according to the ritual when reciting the scripture.

“Everyone □” indicates that all participants recite together. “Everyone recites without speaking” is a ritual cue meaning that the group should chant aloud together according to the prescribed liturgy. What follows is a list of divine attendants: the Jade Maidens who attend the incense, distribute incense and enhance its fragrance, serve within the Hall of Penetrating Light, and attend the Celestial Palace of Taiwei, the Celestial Palace of Jade Purity, and the Great Red Heaven. These are the Jade Maidens invoked to serve the heavenly palaces.

禹余天宫玉女。勾陈天宫玉女。 紫微天官玉女。后土皇宫玉女。 圣祖天宫玉女。清微天宫玉女。 九宸天宫玉女。东极天宫玉女。 南极天宫玉女。玉皇散花玉女。 西极黄华玉女。北极助圣玉女。 中黄侍素玉女。十方灵素玉女。 十方侍香玉女。玉光传言玉女。 妙行夜光玉女。玉京灵妙玉女。 启请天宫二十四位玉女，降赴经坛，常加护佑。特为某请恩保度，祈福方来。为我守护，诵经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥 妙行夜光玉女。玉京灵妙玉女。 启请天宫二十四位玉女，降赴经坛，常加护佑。特为某请恩保度，祈福方来。为我守护，诵经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金。 章谈进北罗叉女。坚敷涂宗罗叉女。 虚象玄华罗叉女。龙阳抚穿罗叉女。 微正霄艳罗叉女。渊大游冲罗叉女。 三关三经罗叉女。大梵飞空罗叉女。 应举罗血罗叉女。天轮庆度罗叉女。 神护经中罗叉女。真元斩精罗叉女。 四合升迁罗叉女。遵骞云盒罗叉女。 云应腾天罗叉女。西方护国罗叉女。 刚泽微音罗叉女。阴溪布衣罗叉女。 贯元明素罗叉女。明道通神罗叉女。 启请护教二十位解厄除灾救难罗叉女，降赴经坛。特为某请恩保庇，祈佑方。
Interpretation

The Jade Maidens of the Yuyu Heavenly Palace (goddesses of the celestial realm). The Jade Maidens of the Gouchen Heavenly Palace.

The Jade Maidens of the Ziwei Celestial Office. The Jade Maidens of the Houtu Imperial Palace.

The Jade Maidens of the Shengzu Heavenly Palace. The Jade Maidens of the Qingwei Heavenly Palace.

The Jade Maidens of the Jiuchen Heavenly Palace. The Jade Maidens of the Dongji Heavenly Palace.

The Jade Maidens of the Nanji Heavenly Palace. The Jade Maidens who scatter flowers at the Jade Emperor’s side.

The Xiji Huanghua Jade Maiden. The Beiji Zhusheng Jade Maiden.

The Zhonghuang Shisu Jade Maiden. The Shifang Lingsu Jade Maidens.

The Shifang Shixiang Jade Maidens. The Yuguang Chuan’yan Jade Maiden.

The Miaoxing Yeguang Jade Maiden. The Yujing Lingmiao Jade Maiden.

We respectfully invite the twenty-four Jade Maidens of the Heavenly Palaces to descend to the scripture altar, the place where scriptures are recited and the altar is set up, and to protect us continually. We make this prayer for blessings on behalf of a certain person: protect him through hardship and grant him good fortune. We ask the Jade Maidens to safeguard the merit of my scripture recitation, dispel calamities, prolong life, and bestow great auspiciousness.

The Miaoxing Yeguang Jade Maiden. The Yujing Lingmiao Jade Maiden.

We respectfully invite the twenty-four Jade Maidens of the Heavenly Palaces to descend to the scripture altar and protect us continually. We make this prayer for blessings on behalf of a certain person: protect him through hardship and grant him good fortune. We ask the Jade Maidens to safeguard the merit of my scripture recitation, dispel calamities, prolong life, and bestow great auspiciousness.

“Tan Yiding Jin.”

The Zhangtan Jinbei Luocha Maiden. The Jianfu Tuzong Luocha Maiden.

The Xuxiang Xuanhua Luocha Maiden. The Longyang Fuchuan Luocha Maiden.

The Weizheng Xiaoyan Luocha Maiden. The Yuanda Youchong Luocha Maiden.

The Sanguan Sanjing Luocha Maiden. The Dafan Feikong Luocha Maiden.

The Yingju Luoxue Luocha Maiden. The Tianlun Qingdu Luocha Maiden.

The Shenhu Jingzhong Luocha Maiden. The Zhenyuan Zhanjing Luocha Maiden.

The Sihe Shengqian Luocha Maiden. The Zunqian Yunhe Luocha Maiden.

The Yunyin Tengtian Luocha Maiden. The Xifang Huguo Luocha Maiden.

The Gangze Weiyin Luocha Maiden. The Yinxi Buyi Luocha Maiden.

The Guanyuan Mingsu Luocha Maiden. The Mingdao Tongshen Luocha Maiden.

We respectfully invite the twenty Luocha Maidens who protect the teaching and rescue living beings to descend to the scripture altar, dispel adversity, avert calamities, and deliver those in distress. We make this prayer for blessings and protection on behalf of a certain person, and ask that they grant him good fortune.

贯元明素罗叉女。明道通神罗叉女。 启请护教二十位解厄除灾救难罗叉女，降赴经坛。特为某请恩保庇，祈佑方来。为我守护，谈经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金。 宸洞开微罗叉女。周化法应罗叉女。 澄辉罗台罗叉女。平遐把虚罗叉女。 谈成章愒罗叉女。结飙临育罗叉女。 洒云散开罗叉女。阳九百六罗叉女。 泥芒隐阶罗叉女。会而冥默罗叉女。 真空会虚罗叉女。坚王顺道罗叉女。 诰命神咒罗叉女。龙梵洞变罗叉女。 纯阳隐玄罗叉女。方本还黑罗叉女。 北方圆号罗叉女。告下骞林罗叉女。 降魔护教罗叉女。驱摄妖邪罗叉女。 启请降魔二十位摄邪救难罗叉女，降赴本还黑罗叉女。 北方圆号罗叉女。告下骞林罗叉女。 降魔护教罗叉女。驱摄妖邪罗叉女。 启请降魔二十位摄邪救难罗叉女，降赴经筵。特为某请恩保护，祈福方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金。 相府高真罗叉女。神变惠光罗叉女。 解锺灵相罗叉女。赤精纯道罗叉女。 成号威神罗叉女。利云万寿罗叉女。 亿会中丘罗叉女。讲成琼品罗叉女。 谣音庆流罗叉女。受位玉室罗叉女。 太宪通会罗叉女。玄章焕慈罗叉女。
Interpretation

We respectfully invite Guanyuan Mingsu, the Rakshasa Maiden (a protective divine spirit), and Mingdao Tongshen, the Rakshasa Maiden.

We respectfully invite the twenty Rakshasa Maidens who can avert calamity, dispel misfortune, and rescue those in peril to descend to the scripture altar, where the scriptures are chanted and the altar is set. We especially pray for grace and protection on behalf of a certain person, and wish them peace and good fortune in the days ahead. May they guard the chanting of the scriptures, so that its merit may avert calamity, prolong life, and bring great auspiciousness.

Tan Yidingjin.

The Rakshasa Maidens are: Chendong Kaiwei; Zhouhua Fayings; Chenghui Luotai; Pingxia Baxu; Tancheng Zhangqi; Jiebao Linyu; Sāyun Sankai; Yangjiu Baiwu; Nimang Yinjie; Hui’er Mingmo; Zhenkong Huixu; Jianwang Shundao; Gaoming Shenzhou; Longfan Dongbian; Chunyang Yinxuan; Fangben Huanhei; Beifang Yuanhao; Gaoxia Qianlin; Jiangmo Hujiao; and Qushe Yaoxie.

We respectfully invite the twenty Rakshasa Maidens who subdue demons, restrain evil, and rescue those in peril to descend to the scripture assembly, the seats where the scriptures are chanted. We especially pray for grace and protection on behalf of a certain person, and wish them blessings in the days ahead. May they guard the chanting of the scriptures, so that its merit may avert calamity, prolong life, and bring great auspiciousness.

Tan Yidingjin.

The Rakshasa Maidens are: Xiangfu Gaizhen; Shenbian Huiguang; Jiezong Lingxiang; Chijing Chundao; Chenghao Weishen; Liyun Wanshou; Yihui Zhongqiu; Jiangcheng Qionpin; Yaoyin Qingliu; Shouwei Yushi; Taixian Tonghui; and Xuanzhang Huanci.

纲输旋周罗叉女。青天护魂罗叉女。 赤天养黑罗叉女。白天侍魄罗叉女。 黑帝通血罗叉女。黄帝中主罗叉女。 甲乙宫中罗叉女。丙丁宫中罗叉女。 启请护道二十位消灾度厄罗叉女，降赴经筵。特为某请恩保庇，祈佑方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金。 庚辛宫中罗叉女。戊己消灾度厄罗叉女，降赴经筵。特为某请恩保庇，祈佑方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 谈一定金。 庚辛宫中罗叉女。戊己宫中罗叉女。 中央宫中罗叉女。七伤八难罗叉女。 金灵布斗罗叉女。神仙解结罗叉女。 天宫散祸罗叉女。冤家债主罗叉女。 青玄度人罗叉女。冥府开途罗叉女。 追魂奋命罗叉女。过阴取魂罗叉女。 安魂定魄罗叉女。交还患体罗叉女。 服药有感罗叉女。群魔束形罗叉女。 鬼精灭爽罗叉女．。回骸起死罗叉女。 白骨成人罗叉女。鬼妖灭爽罗叉女。
Interpretation

The Rakshasi who oversee the turning of the celestial circuit; the Rakshasi who guard the soul beneath the Azure Heaven; the Rakshasi who nourish the dark beneath the Red Heaven; the Rakshasi who attend the corporeal soul beneath the White Heaven; the Rakshasi who open the flow of blood for the Black Emperor; the Rakshasi who serve as the central ruler for the Yellow Emperor; the Rakshasi in the Jia-Yi palace; the Rakshasi in the Bing-Ding palace.

I respectfully invite the twenty Rakshasis who protect the Dao and can dispel calamities and avert misfortune to descend to the scripture-recitation altar. On behalf of a certain person, I earnestly seek your grace, protection, and blessing. May your guardianship descend and protect me, so that the merit of reciting the scriptures may be fulfilled, calamities dispelled, life extended, and great auspiciousness bestowed.

Tan Yidingjin.

The Rakshasi in the Geng-Xin palace; the Rakshasi who dispel calamities and avert misfortune in the Wu-Ji palace: descend to the scripture-recitation altar. On behalf of a certain person, I earnestly seek your grace, protection, and blessing. May your guardianship descend and protect me, so that the merit of reciting the scriptures may be fulfilled, calamities dispelled, life extended, and great auspiciousness bestowed.

Tan Yidingjin.

The Rakshasi in the Geng-Xin palace; the Rakshasi in the Wu-Ji palace; the Rakshasi in the Central Palace; the Rakshasi of the seven injuries and eight calamities; the Rakshasi who deploy the Dipper with golden spirits; the Rakshasi who untie the knots of the immortals; the Rakshasi who scatter misfortune in the celestial palace; the Rakshasi of wrongdoers and creditors; the Rakshasi who deliver people through the Azure Mystery; the Rakshasi who open the way through the underworld; the Rakshasi who pursue souls and rouse the life force; the Rakshasi who cross into the shadow realm to retrieve souls; the Rakshasi who settle the soul and stabilize the corporeal spirit; the Rakshasi who return the afflicted body; the Rakshasi who make medicines effective; the Rakshasi who bind the forms of demons; the Rakshasi who destroy the vital essence of ghosts; the Rakshasi who restore the bones and raise the dead; the Rakshasi who turn white bones into human beings; the Rakshasi who destroy the vital essence of ghostly spirits.

I respectfully invite the twenty Rakshasis who subdue evil presences, aid the weak, relieve suffering, and resolve old grievances to descend to the scripture altar. On behalf of a certain person, I earnestly seek your grace and protection; deliver them from suffering.

启请收邪二十位扶衰拔苦解冤罗叉女，降赴经中。特为某请恩保度，女。 鬼精灭爽罗叉女．。回骸起死罗叉女。 白骨成人罗叉女。鬼妖灭爽罗叉女。 启请收邪二十位扶衰拔苦解冤罗叉女，降赴经中。特为某请恩保度，赐福方来。为我守护，看经弟子。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 清江引。 启请扶桑宫龙女， 丹霞宫龙女，炼晶宫龙女。 礼谢太霄官龙女。 启请浮罗宫龙女， 东海中龙女，南海中龙女。 礼谢西海中龙女。 启请北海中龙女， 天点宫龙女，混霄宫龙女。 礼谢变瑜宫龙女。 启请旋沙宫龙女， 素侍宫龙女，炎帝宫龙女。 礼谢幽微官龙女。 启请辉华宫龙女， 元灵宫龙女，沧浪宫龙女。 礼谢蓬莱宫龙女。 启请金明宫龙女。 广寒宫龙女，广澄宫龙女。 礼谢水晶宫龙女。 启请琉璃宫龙女， 神云金明宫龙女。 广寒宫龙女，广澄宫龙女。 礼谢水晶宫龙女。 启请琉璃宫龙女， 神云宫龙女，碧霄官龙女。 礼谢福地宫龙女。 启请百灵宫龙女， 神珠宫龙女，四渍宫龙女。 礼谢宝月官龙女。 启请扫荡三十二位却祸储祥保命龙女，降赴经筵。特为某请恩保护，请福方来。为我守护，看经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 众□。 东方阿荟应耶女： 观音魔耶女，明首魔耶女， 菩昙魔耶女，阿奕魔耶女， 流吟魔耶女，曲丽魔耶女，
Interpretation

We respectfully invite the twenty Rakshasi women who subdue evil spirits. Rakshasas are a class of guardian deities. They can support the weak, relieve suffering, and resolve bonds of resentment. May they descend to the scripture altar. On this occasion, we specially pray for blessings on a certain person: protect them from calamity and bring them good fortune. Guard the disciples chanting the scripture, so that they may avert misfortune, extend their lives, and receive great auspiciousness.

“Song of the Clear River”

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Fusang Palace, Danxia Palace, and Lianjing Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Taixiao Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Fuluo Palace, the Eastern Sea, and the Southern Sea; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of the Western Sea.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of the Northern Sea, Tiandian Palace, and Hunxiao Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Bianyu Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Xuansha Palace, Susi Palace, and Yandi Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Youwei Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Huihua Palace, Yuanling Palace, and Canglang Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Penglai Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Jinming Palace, Guanghan Palace, and Guangcheng Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Shuijing Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Liuli Palace and Shenyun Jinming Palace, as well as those of Guanghan Palace and Guangcheng Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Shuijing Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Liuli Palace, Shenyun Palace, and Bixiao Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Fudi Palace.

We respectfully invite the Dragon Women of Bailing Palace, Shenzhu Palace, and Sizhi Palace; we pay homage to the Dragon Women of Baoyue Palace.

We respectfully invite the thirty-two Dragon Women who dispel calamities, gather auspiciousness, and preserve life. May they descend to the scripture platform, the place where scriptures are chanted and an altar is set up. On this occasion, we specially pray for blessings and protection for a certain person. Please bestow blessings and descend to guard the merit of scripture chanting, so that they may avert misfortune, extend their lives, and receive great auspiciousness.

All chant together.

The A Huiyingye Women of the East:

Guanyin Moye Woman, Mingshou Moye Woman, Putan Moye Woman, Ayi Moye Woman, Liuyin Moye Woman, Quli Moye Woman.

育臻魔耶女，大梵魔耶女， 庆云方阿荟应耶女： 观音魔耶女，明首魔耶女， 菩昙魔耶女，阿奕魔耶女， 流吟魔耶女，曲丽魔耶女， 育臻魔耶女，大梵魔耶女， 庆云魔耶女，玉都魔耶女， 上门魔耶女，上首魔耶女， 流玄魔耶女，龙罗魔耶女， 吁员魔耶女。 南方南阎魔耶女： 玉眸魔耶女，梵形魔耶女， 九灵魔耶女，泽罗魔耶女， 绿罗魔耶女，眇魔耶女， 韶谣魔耶女，云上魔耶女， 飞生魔耶女，摩罗魔耶女， 霐持魔耶女，揽姿魔耶女， 馥朗魔耶女，神婴魔耶女， 那育魔耶女。 众□。 启请东方南方珍邪破秽三十二位魔耶飞生魔耶女，摩罗魔耶女， 霐持魔耶女，揽姿魔耶女， 馥朗魔耶女，神婴魔耶女， 那育魔耶女。 众□。 启请东方南方珍邪破秽三十二位魔耶女众，下赴经中。特为某请恩保佑，祈福方来。为我守护，看经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 众□。 西方刃利魔耶女： 婆泥魔耶女，宛薮魔耶女， 太耶魔耶女，流罗魔耶女， 景蔚魔耶女，易邈魔耶女， 宛首魔耶女，阿蓝魔耶女， 华莫魔耶女，九开魔耶女，! 阿那魔耶女，旡无魔耶女，. 浮罗魔耶女，玉诞魔耶女， 百空魔耶女。
Interpretation

Yuzhen Moyenye, Dafan Moyenye, Qingyunfang Ahuo Yingye, Guanyin Moyenye, Mingshou Moyenye, Putan Moyenye, Ayi Moyenye, Liuyin Moyenye, Quli Moyenye, Yudu Moyenye, Shangmen Moyenye, Shangshou Moyenye, Liuxuan Moyenye, Longluo Moyenye, Xuyuan Moyenye, and others are names of Moyenye goddesses listed one by one in the scripture.

The Moyenye goddesses of Nanyan in the south include Yumou, Fanhang, Jiuling, Zelu, Lülü, Miao, Shaoyao, Yunshang, Feisheng, Molu, Hongchi, Lanzhi, Fulang, Shenying, Nayou, and others.

The scripture then respectfully invites thirty-two Moyenye goddesses of the east and south, who dispel evil and impurity, to descend upon the ritual altar. “Inviting” means reverently summoning the deities during a Daoist ritual; “dispelling impurity” refers to driving away defilement and ill omens. The ritual invokes them to descend to the altar, bestow their grace and protection on a particular devotee, bring blessings, and protect those reciting the scripture, so that the merit of recitation may avert calamity, prolong life, and bring good fortune. The phrase “zhong □” in the scripture is a cue for chanting or response during the ritual.

The Moyenye goddesses of Renli in the west include Poni, Wansou, Taiye, Liuluo, Jingwei, Yimiao, Wanshou, Alan, Huamo, Jiukai, Ana, Jiwu, Fuluo, Yudan, Baikong, and others.

北方自育魔耶女： 道乾魔耶女，东覆魔耶女， 上玄魔耶女，育邈魔耶女， 眇炁魔耶女，大丑魔耶女， 上天魔耶女，劫量魔耶女， 瑛鲜魔耶女，浮黎魔耶女， 保珍魔耶女，旡品魔耶女？ 自真魔耶女，恢漠魔耶女， 度人魔耶女。 众□。 启请西方北方灭珍魔耶女，旡品魔耶女？ 自真魔耶女，恢漠魔耶女， 度人魔耶女。 众□。 启请西方北方灭邪三十二位解冤释结魔耶女，下赴经筵。特为某请恩保庇，请福方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。
Interpretation

In the north are the following Māyā goddesses, named in the scripture: Daoqian Māyā, Dongfu Māyā, Shangxuan Māyā, Yumiao Māyā, Miaoqi Māyā, Dachou Māyā, Shangtian Māyā, Jieliang Māyā, Yingxian Māyā, Fuli Māyā, Baozhen Māyā, Wupin Māyā, Zizhen Māyā, Huimo Māyā, and Duren Māyā.

The assembly □. (The original text has “□” here; its meaning is unclear.)

We respectfully invite the Māyā goddesses who dispel evil in the west and north: Miezhen Māyā, Wupin Māyā, Zizhen Māyā, Huimo Māyā, and Duren Māyā.

The assembly □. (The original text has “□” here; its meaning is unclear.)

We respectfully invite the thirty-two Māyā goddesses who dispel evil in the west and north to come to the altar where the scripture is being recited. We especially pray that they grant grace and protection to a certain person and send down good fortune. We ask them to guard me, so that the merit of reciting the scripture may avert calamity, prolong life, and bring great auspiciousness.

尔时元始天尊再告左右侍真日：吾今演说孔雀尊经，无不感应。此经尊妙，普度无穷。为汝众等，演说消愆地狱灭罪之因。时有救苦天尊，普来会集。设大慈悲，为诸众生消除，地狱一切罪业，救拔沉沦。或有众生，广修善因，种种布施，先超九玄七祖，上登天堂，转成人道，才方救得患难。离苦超升，广建功德，大启福田．o召诸天龙八部，地祇十代，四梵天王，阿修罗诸天帝王，间罗天子，泰山府司命、司录、司功、司杀，五道大神，狱，广建功德，大启福田．o召诸天龙八部，地祇十代，四梵天王，阿修罗诸天帝王，间罗天子，泰山府司命、司录、司功、司杀，五道大神，狱主冥官典者，北阴酆都权衡曹僚、缘吏、鬼卒等众，各各恭敬礼拜，稽首叩头，上白天尊曰：缘以世间众生，受诸果报，并是大魔管业罪障。若有阎浮国土，十恶五逆，不孝父母，破斋犯戒，烹宰猜羊、牛马、六畜、飞禽、走兽属，死后俱入九幽地狱。日夜受苦，无有解脱。若非广修功德，设斋布施，积功拷掠，击闭幽牢，后俱入九幽地狱。日夜受苦，无有解脱。若非广修功德，设斋布施，积功拷掠，击闭幽牢，无不生天。
Interpretation

The Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning then said to the perfected ones attending him, “I now proclaim the Scripture of the Revered Peacock. Everything it teaches brings a response. This scripture is exalted and wondrous in its mysteries, and can save countless beings throughout the world. I will explain to you how to dispel transgressions, escape the hells, and lessen the burden of sin.”

At that moment, the Celestial Worthy Who Relieves Suffering also came to the assembly. Out of great compassion for all beings, he sought to erase their many offenses in the hells and rescue those who had sunk into suffering. Some beings cultivate good causes extensively and practice many forms of giving, so that the nine generations of ancestors and seven generations of forebears may first be delivered and rise to heaven, then be reborn as human beings. Only then will they have the opportunity to help those trapped in hardship, enabling them to leave suffering and rise to a better state. Beings should also accumulate merit on a broad scale and open wide fields of blessing by doing good for themselves and others.

The Celestial Worthy summoned the eight classes of heavenly dragons, the earth spirits of ten generations, the Four Brahma Kings, the asura kings of the heavens, the Son of Yama, and the officials of Mount Tai’s government of the dead: the Director of Destiny, the Registrar, the Merit Officer, and the Executioner. He also summoned the Great Gods of the Five Roads, the lords of the prisons, underworld officials, jailers, and all the officers, clerks, and ghost soldiers of Northern Yin Fengdu. The assembled gods bowed reverently, knocked their heads to the ground, and reported to the Celestial Worthy: “The various karmic retributions suffered by beings in the world are all caused by the karmic forces and obstacles to virtue controlled by the Great Demons. If anyone in the human realm commits the ten evils or five grave transgressions, fails to honor their parents, violates the rules of purification, or boils and kills sheep, cattle, horses, and other livestock, or wild birds and beasts, they will fall into the Ninefold Hells after death. There they will suffer day and night, with no way to escape. Unless they cultivate merit extensively, establish purification feasts, give alms, and accumulate good deeds, they will be seized, beaten, and confined in a dark prison, ultimately falling into the Ninefold Hells to suffer day and night without release. Those who cultivate merit extensively, however, can ascend to heaven.”

尔时天尊日夜想念众生：汝当谛听吾言。或一切罪人身殁，世问男子女人、父母眷属身亡之后，宜建道场。行道散花，广施资财。修过斋事，阴司较量。有功者准福消愆，无功者受诸罪报。万两黄金，将去不得。只用几卷真经，无拘无束。黄金虽贵，不保前程。能诵此经，俱得解脱。此经虽微，能救死生。是时众等稽首礼拜，惟愿天尊演留十地王官、宫分姓名，广以示之。即说宝号曰： 带小采茶歌。 启请地府一宫，太素妙广广真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府二宫，阴德定休休真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地妙广广真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府二宫，阴德定休休真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府三宫，洞明普静静真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府四宫，玄德五灵灵真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府五宫，最胜耀灵灵真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府六宫，宝宿昭成成真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府七宫，等观明理理真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。
Interpretation

At this time, the Celestial Worthy thought of all living beings day and night and said to them, “Listen carefully to what I say. If someone has committed grave offenses and has already died, or if a man or woman in this world, a parent, or a relative has passed away, you should establish a Daoist ritual altar, perform the rite of walking the Way, scatter flowers, and give generously. After carrying out the purification rites, the officials of the underworld, who oversee the souls of the dead and their offenses and blessings, will investigate and weigh each case. Those with merit may thereby lessen their offenses and receive blessings; those without merit must bear the punishments for their offenses. Even ten thousand taels of gold cannot be taken with you after death. But by reciting a few scrolls of true scripture, one may be free and unbound. Gold is precious, yet it cannot secure one’s prospects in the next life. Anyone who can recite this scripture may attain liberation. Though brief, this scripture can help both the living and the dead.”

Those present then bowed and prostrated themselves, earnestly asking the Celestial Worthy to explain and preserve the names of the rulers of the Ten Courts of the underworld and the palaces under their jurisdiction, so that these teachings might be widely circulated. The Celestial Worthy then proclaimed their sacred titles:

The following is set to the tune of “Little Tea-Picking Song.” In the ritual, the perfected lords—the deities of the underworld—are invoked in turn, one palace at a time. After each invocation, the participants chant, “The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace,” praying that the scripture bring relief from calamity, long life, and peace:

We invoke the perfected lord of the First Palace of the underworld, Taishu Miaoguang Guang.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Second Palace of the underworld, Yinde Dingxiu Xiu.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Third Palace of the underworld, Dongming Pujing Jing.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Fourth Palace of the underworld, Xuande Wuling Ling.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Fifth Palace of the underworld, Zuisheng Yaoling Ling.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Sixth Palace of the underworld, Baosu Zhaocheng Cheng.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

We invoke the perfected lord of the Seventh Palace of the underworld, Dengguan Mingli Li.

“The Peacock Wisdom King Scripture: dispel calamity, extend life, and safeguard peace.”

启请地府八宫，无上正度度真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府九宫，飞魔演庆庆真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府十宫，五化威灵灵真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 启请地府十宫，五化威灵灵真君。 孔雀明王明王经，消灾延寿保安宁。 众□。 东岳泰山天齐仁圣大帝。 北阴酆都权衡大帝。 地府一十八重地狱冥官。 酆都二十四狱冥官主者。 地府三司助理上卿真君。 地府四瞑上相太传真君。 地府牛头马面狱卒神王。 地府无鞅大力魔王之众。 地府较量罪福鬼官典者。 地府幽阴一切掾吏主宰。 众□
Interpretation

Pay homage to the Supreme True Lord of Upright Deliverance, who governs the Eighth Palace of the Underworld and oversees the deliverance of souls.

Reciting the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities, prolong life, and bring peace and protection.

Pay homage to the True Lord of Flying Demons and Evolving Celebration, a deity of the Underworld’s Ninth Palace.

Reciting the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities, prolong life, and bring peace and protection.

Pay homage to the True Lord of Fivefold Transformation and Awe-Inspiring Presence, a deity of the Underworld’s Tenth Palace.

Reciting the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities, prolong life, and bring peace and protection.

Reciting the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities, prolong life, and bring peace and protection.

Pay homage to the True Lord of Fivefold Transformation and Awe-Inspiring Presence, who governs the Underworld’s Tenth Palace.

Reciting the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King can dispel calamities, prolong life, and bring peace and protection.

The assembled deities and officials.

The Great Emperor of Benevolence and Holiness, Equal to Heaven, of Mount Tai in the Eastern Peak, the deity who governs Mount Tai in the Eastern Peak.

The Great Emperor of Authority and Judgment of the Northern Yin and Fengdu, the deity who governs Fengdu and presides over the examination of souls in the netherworld.

The underworld officials of the eighteen levels of hell.

The underworld officials and administrators of Fengdu’s twenty-four prisons.

The Supreme True Lords who assist the Three Offices in governing the Underworld.

The Grand Preceptor True Lord, Chief Minister of the Four Dark Realms, a high-ranking divine official of the Underworld.

The divine kings among the Underworld’s ox-headed and horse-faced jailers.

The many mighty demon kings of the Underworld.

The ghost officials of the Underworld who weigh sins and blessings.

All the officials who administer affairs throughout the dark netherworld.

The assembled deities and officials.

尔时，天尊为地府拷掠等众，普为人民死亡之后，沉沦地狱。．阴司善会，管得超生。自然无碍，地狱空闲。灭除罪业，不经地狱。苦恼辛酸，俱无挂碍。时有天尊，乃诏勑命，左司阳官，右司阴官，较量功德。酆都二十四狱拷官典者，放出受苦一切鬼魂，孤爽滞魄，咸登火炼之池。各执化形，丹界灵符，及护更生。再得出世，得生人道。皈依道释二教，钦信三宝，忠孝国君。，放出受苦一切鬼魂，孤爽滞魄，咸登火炼之池。各执化形，丹界灵符，及护更生。再得出世，得生人道。皈依道释二教，钦信三宝，忠孝国君。更得逍遥自在，与道长存。 於是，天尊普为众生、受苦罪人，尽皆拔度，俱得超升。汝等众生，各各谛听。吾当与汝，宣说灭罪升仙咒曰： 酆都夜坚，忽吹光辉。照出幽魂，乘饴香糜。灵符火炼，百骸自飞。 得见法会，仙妓知归。 又诵偈曰： 万劫难逢，仙缘可祟。开癖幽趣， 全假真风。济惠无穷，念念生因。 驾景飞空，亡魂超度。九祖生天， 三代离缘可祟。开癖幽趣， 全假真风。济惠无穷，念念生因。 驾景飞空，亡魂超度。九祖生天， 三代离苦。七祖升迁，弟子人等。 合家康宁，求神得感。形源复生， 饮食悟味。消灾免难，增延寿算。
Interpretation

At this time, the Celestial Worthy established a benevolent assembly in the underworld for beings suffering punishment and torture there, and so that people throughout the world would no longer sink into hell after death. This assembly was to oversee the deliverance of departed souls, allowing the path to rebirth to open naturally and without obstruction, and leaving the hells empty. In this way, karmic offenses could be dispelled without passage through hell, sparing the dead all manner of pain and torment.

The Celestial Worthy then issued an order for the officials of the Left Bureau in the world of the living and those of the Right Bureau in the underworld to review and compare merit. The torture officers and clerks of Fengdu’s twenty-four prisons—the twenty-four hells of the underworld in legend—were to release every suffering ghost and every departed soul left stranded in the underworld, alone and without support, and send them all into the Pool of Fiery Refinement to undergo refinement and deliverance. Each soul carried talismans and registers, including spirit talismans for transformation and the Cinnabar Realm, to protect them as they were reborn and enabled to return to human life. They took refuge in Daoism and Buddhism and revered the Three Treasures—Dao, scripture, and teacher in Daoism. Loyal to their ruler and faithful in filial duty, they would henceforth roam freely and endure alongside the Dao.

Thus the Celestial Worthy universally delivered all beings, including those who had sinned and suffered, enabling them to transcend and ascend. The Celestial Worthy urged the assembly to listen closely, then proclaimed this spell for erasing offenses and ascending to immortality:

“Fengdu’s darkness is deep and steadfast. Suddenly, a radiance shines forth, illuminating the departed souls in the netherworld, so that they may journey onward amid fragrant incense and fine food. When spirit talismans pass through the flames of refinement, the dead may ascend with every bone of their bodies.”

They were able to attend the ritual assembly, and the immortals of the celestial realm knew where they were destined to go.

Then he recited this verse:

“Across ten thousand kalpas, it is rare to encounter such an opportunity; cherish this affinity with the immortals. The path into the depths of the netherworld is opened by true Dao Qi. Relief and grace are boundless; each thought plants a seed of goodness. Riding beams of light, they rise into the sky and deliver departed souls. The ancestors of nine generations ascend to heaven, while kin of three generations escape suffering. Ancestors of seven generations rise; disciples and all the people find peace throughout their households. Prayers to the spirits receive a response. Body and life are restored, and the taste of food may once again be savored. Calamities are dispelled, dangers averted, and life extended.”

合室光荣，人眷安和。保佑安宁， 星辰顺度。福禄增延，五德天福。 四曜增崇，太阴太阳。胜兴福庆， 二十八宿。长福消灾，恶曜退位。 福寿光荣，急告玄天。免离灾迍 存亡两利，祸去福临。急急如律令。 尔时，元始天尊告太上老君曰：三界众生，漂流苦海，无有解脱。汝岂受忍，宜须精勤。奉行秘旨，普皆救度。太上劲奉诰命，不敢藏情。若有众生灾厄疾病，当诵此经。称念孔雀明王圣母天尊，天王龙王，玉女罗叉，龙女魔耶等众。并请同念大慈大悲，大惠真人，救苦真人。即当离母天尊，天王龙王，玉女罗叉，龙女魔耶等众。并请同念大慈大悲，大惠真人，救苦真人。即当离苦，长得解脱。永离萦缠，长生益寿。寿命延长，一切厄难皆当消灭。时有太上道君，而说偈曰： 大慈二真人，能救三界苦。 放光照世间，地狱息停住。 刀山高巍巍，擭汤飞炎炎。 志心念真人，罪魂解囚冤。 疾病多苦厄，非灾难可言。， 痛脏伤五神，真人愍悲酸。 清信善男女，皈道须志心。 常念众神人，离苦兔忧沉。 疾须清重厄，邪魔不敢侵。 昼夜心不离，解脱全尔身。 勇猛发回向，同归七宝林。 是故我皈依，一心皆恭敬。 於是，尹喜真人须清重厄，邪魔不敢侵。
Interpretation

May the whole household shine with honor and dwell in peace, its members living in harmony and safety beneath divine protection. May the stars follow their proper courses, blessings and prosperity increase, life be prolonged, and the blessings of the Five Virtues be received. May the Four Luminaries, the Daoist star deities, enhance honor and dignity; may the Moon and Sun bring flourishing and good fortune. May the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, the star deities, bestow lasting blessings, dispel calamities, and drive away baleful stars. May people attain manifest blessings, longevity, and renown. Hasten to report this to the Mysterious Heaven, the revered deity of the north, and spare people from calamities and hardships. May both the living and the dead benefit; may troubles depart and blessings arrive. Hasten in accordance with the statutes and commands.

At that time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning said to the Most High Lord Lao, “The beings of the Three Realms drift in a sea of suffering, with no means of liberation. How could you bear to watch them suffer? You should diligently practice and uphold this secret teaching, saving all beings far and wide.” The Most High Lord Lao respectfully accepted the command and dared not conceal anything. If beings encounter calamity or illness, they should recite this scripture and invoke the sacred Mother Celestial Worthy, the Peacock Wisdom King, along with the Heavenly Kings, Dragon Kings, Jade Maidens, Rakshasas, Dragon Maidens, Māyā, and the other deities. They should also invite everyone to join in invoking the Greatly Compassionate and Greatly Merciful “Perfected One of Great Blessings” and “Perfected One Who Saves from Suffering.” In this way, they can leave suffering behind and attain lasting liberation, forever free from entanglements. Their blessings and longevity will increase, their lives will be extended, and every kind of calamity will be dispelled.

Then the Lord of the Dao, the Most High, spoke this verse:

The two Perfected Ones, greatly compassionate and merciful, can save beings throughout the Three Realms from suffering.

They send forth light to illumine the world, bringing a brief respite to those suffering in the hells.

Mountains of blades tower high; boiling waters and fierce flames surge.

With sincere devotion, invoke the Perfected Ones, and the condemned spirits will be freed from captivity and injustice.

Illness brings many afflictions, and calamities are beyond telling.

Sickness harms the organs and the Five Spirits, which govern the mind and spirit; the Perfected Ones feel profound compassion for this.

Faithful men and women of goodness should devote themselves wholeheartedly and reverently when they take refuge in the Great Dao.

Invoke the deities and Perfected Ones often, and suffering will end; you will no longer grieve or sink into despair.

Hasten to clear away grave calamities, and evil spirits will dare not intrude.

Keep them in your thoughts day and night, and you will attain liberation and preserve yourselves.

With resolute hearts, dedicate your merit to all beings; in the end, all will return together to the Seven-Treasure Grove, the pure and blessed realm described in Daoism.

Therefore, I take refuge in the Great Dao and wholeheartedly revere the deities and Perfected Ones.

Thereupon, the Perfected One Yin Xi also said, “Clear away grave calamities, and evil spirits will dare not intrude.”

昼夜心不离，解脱全尔身。 勇猛发回向，同归七宝林。 是故我皈依，一心皆恭敬。 於是，尹喜真人启白奏曰：如今下方，众生男子女人，三世冤债，十种大罪，可离解散。或与维新，增延福寿。大慈大悲，可免缠害。祸其子孙，累及九祖。久沉长夜，普望赦宥解脱。男女轮转人身，不断根本，常居人道。天尊言：此经是三天圣语，诸真圣言。如是下界众生，若有男子女人，在於大国中，多行恶事。不敬天地日月、国王水土、父母生身，呵风骂雨，作诸恶缘。上古之时，人民淳朴。心行正直，禀性温和。不相嫉拓，作诸善念，广行方便。得其寿长，俱得安然。今来末世人民，妄言侥幸，人心狡诈。不修善行，惟集凶恶。不奉大道，倚托邪神。作法咒诅、专害人命。是时真人，再拜上告。 道言：慈念苍生，沉沦下鬼。魂被拷劫，魂魄无依幸，人心狡诈。不修善行，惟集凶恶。不奉大道，倚托邪神。作法咒诅、专害人命。是时真人，再拜上告。 道言：慈念苍生，沉沦下鬼。魂被拷劫，魂魄无依。愿解脱之法，使诸众生，免遭枉横。
Interpretation

By day and by night, if you concentrate on upholding this Way, the power of liberation can preserve you. Practice with courage and dedication, and dedicate your merit to all beings, so that together they may enter the Seven-Treasure Grove, a symbol of a pure and wondrous realm of the Dao. Therefore, I take refuge in the Great Dao and revere it with all my heart.

At this, Perfected Yin Xi, a realized adept in Daoist tradition, reported: “Among the beings in the lower realm today, whether men or women, can the grievances and debts accumulated over many lifetimes, and the ten grave offenses, be dispelled and resolved? Can they be guided to reform and start anew, to increase their blessings and extend their lives? May the power of great compassion spare them from the burden of calamities. Otherwise, misfortune will strike their descendants and involve their nine generations of ancestors and kin. Long sunk in darkness, they all hope for pardon and release. May men and women, after death, still be reborn as human beings, so that the roots of goodness are not severed and they may dwell in the human realm for a long time.”

The Celestial Worthy said: “This scripture contains words handed down by the holy beings of the Three Heavens, the upper realm in Daoist belief. Among beings in the lower realm, there are men and women who live in the world but often do evil: they show no reverence for Heaven and Earth, the sun and moon, the ruler, the land and waters, or the parents who gave them life; they curse the wind and rain and commit every kind of wrongdoing. In ancient times, people were sincere and unassuming, upright in conduct, and gentle in nature. They did not envy one another, kept good thoughts in their hearts, and did good deeds widely. Thus they lived long lives and enjoyed peace and stability. In the latter age, people speak recklessly and rely on luck, think deviously, do not cultivate goodness, and only accumulate evil. They do not honor the Great Dao but instead rely on wicked spirits, practice sorcery, curse others, and deliberately harm lives.”

At this, the Perfected Adept bowed again and reported to the Celestial Worthy.

The Celestial Worthy said: “With compassion and pity, I look upon beings as they sink into becoming ghosts in the lower realm, their souls subjected to punishment and left without support. Now people think deviously, do not cultivate goodness, and only accumulate evil karma. They do not honor the Great Dao but instead rely on wicked spirits, practice sorcery, curse others, and deliberately harm lives.” The Perfected Adept bowed again and reported to the Celestial Worthy.

The Celestial Worthy said: “With compassion and pity, I look upon beings as they sink into becoming ghosts. I wish to pass down a means of liberation, so that beings may be spared grievances and calamities that strike without warning.”

道言：汝当谛听，吾今所说者。又见中古之人，专行魇祷。便於天上地下，邪魔庙社之中，见刑害。其有姓名庚甲，私窃咒誓，以水喷洒，以脚踏践，努目张口，种种形势。专无道念，枉害良善。若自作，若教他作。若自受，若他返受。若有善男子女人，或被恶人咒诅魇祷，皆当香汤沐浴，崇建道场。请道迎真，皈命道像。大慈真人，孔雀明王，诸真圣众。志心转诵此《孔雀明王圣母尊经》，此经功德，不可思议。此经能解铁围。此经能救患病。此经能离恶人。此经能除一切恶魔。此经能解咒诅恶可思议。此经能解铁围。此经能救患病。此经能离恶人。此经能除一切恶魔。此经能解咒诅恶业。此经能辟一切邪道。此经能禳一切水火灾难。此经能破诸大地狱。此经能护国土，一切刀兵。此经能灭虫蝗，保护善人。此经难言，说不尽述。此经在处，常有五方五帝，部领兵马各百万人守护。此经能与弟子之处，四向八方，上下中央，剪除不祥。魇禳木怪，普获消禳。即说魇蛊咒曰： 大法堂堂，天圆地方。天有九柱， 地有九梁。魇咒之人，自受其殃。 六柱三梁，魇蛊消亡。三梁六柱， 还其本主。六甲六乙，魇蛊迷亡。 六丙六丁，魇蛊不形。六戊六己， 魇蛊不起。六庚六辛，魇蛊不真。
Interpretation

The Dao said, “Listen carefully to what I am about to teach. I have seen people of the Middle Antiquity who specialized in performing curses and maleficent prayers—using sorcery and invocations to harm others. In temples and shrines in the heavens, on earth, and dedicated to evil spirits, they performed rites involving punishment and injury. They secretly recited other people’s names and birth dates according to the sexagenary cycle, and privately made curses and vows. They sprinkled water, stamped their feet, glared and gaped, and struck all sorts of poses. Their hearts held no true path, and they wrongfully harmed the innocent. Whether they performed these rites themselves or ordered others to perform them; whether they suffered them themselves or made others suffer them in turn, it was all the same.

“If a good man or woman is cursed or targeted by such maleficent prayers, they should bathe in fragrant water, establish a ritual altar, invite the perfected beings, and devote themselves before an image of the Dao. With sincere reverence, they should pray to the Greatly Compassionate Perfected One, the Peacock Wisdom King—a guardian deity venerated in the scripture—and all the perfected sages, and focus their minds on reciting this Scripture of the Venerable Holy Mother, the Peacock Wisdom King. The merit of this scripture is beyond measure. It can break through the Iron Enclosure, a barrier or confinement described in the scripture; heal illness; keep people far from evil persons; drive away every demon; undo curses and evil karma; ward off all kinds of sorcery; avert disasters from water and fire; break open the great hells; protect the realm from the calamities of war; destroy locusts and other insect plagues; and safeguard the good. Its power is beyond words.

“Wherever this scripture is kept, the Five Emperors of the Five Directions—divine guardians of the five quarters—will often lead their troops there, each commanding a million soldiers to protect it. The scripture can also protect a disciple’s dwelling, cutting off every inauspicious presence from the four directions, above and below, and the center. Curses, rites of deliverance, and calamities such as tree spirits will all be dispelled.”

Then the Curse for Subduing Sorcery was proclaimed:

“The Great Law is majestic; the sky is round and the earth is square. The sky has nine pillars, and the earth has nine beams. Whoever performs a curse will bear its calamity themselves. Six pillars and three beams: let the sorcery dissolve. Three beams and six pillars: return it to the one who performed the rite. The spirits of the Six Jia and Six Yi make sorcery confused and extinguished; the spirits of the Six Bing and Six Ding prevent it from appearing; the spirits of the Six Wu and Six Ji prevent it from arising; the spirits of the Six Geng and Six Xin make it lose its power.”

六壬六癸，魇蛊自睡。咒诅速丙六丁，魇蛊不形。六戊六己， 魇蛊不起。六庚六辛，魇蛊不真。 六壬六癸，魇蛊自睡。咒诅速解， 冤业远奔。敢有违令，摄赴雷狱。 剜心取肺，血割身形。依吾咒诅， 便得长生。急急如律令。 众□。 奉行三五将军，八风使者，九州社令，有万将军力士，百万千众，追取魇蛊。五音使者，摄追魇蛊之人。三魂七魄，俱入禁狱，不得出离。咒诅恶人，精魂败越，神志猖狂。头戴火山，十分燃熬。万劫受苦，不舍昼夜。若还依此孔雀明王经教，使得解释和散，冤魂生天。吾狱，不得出离。咒诅恶人，精魂败越，神志猖狂。头戴火山，十分燃熬。万劫受苦，不舍昼夜。若还依此孔雀明王经教，使得解释和散，冤魂生天。吾今所说解冤咒诅，魇魅经法。若有善男子女人得闻此经，大开方便。救治病难，度脱众生。命得安稳，身强体健。福寿延长，永无灾障。冤家债主，速去消除。释散蛊毒，驱除三尸，得道成真。是时太上老君即说咒曰： 我昔游中国，位登无上天。 今来入中国，教化诸众生。 九十有六种，其中各有缘。 令其敬信者，展转自相传。 精进心不退，得生无上天。 有诵此经处，斯人寿命延。 百神来护卫，万病悉皆痊。
Interpretation

On the days of the six Ren and six Gui, nightmare curses and harmful spells naturally fall silent. Curses are quickly lifted, and the spells no longer appear. On the days of the six Wu and six Ji, they cannot arise; on the days of the six Geng and six Xin, they cannot take effect.

On the days of the six Ren and six Gui, nightmare curses and harmful spells naturally fall silent, curses quickly dissolve, and karmic grievances recede far away. If anyone dares to defy the command, he will be taken into the Thunder Prison. His heart and lungs will be torn out, and his body cut apart. Carry out this curse as I have commanded, and long life may be attained. Swiftly obey the statutes and execute it.

All assembled…

The Three-Five Generals, the Eight Winds Messengers, the Earth Deities of the Nine Provinces, and the many generals and mighty warriors shall gather a million troops to pursue and capture those who practice nightmare curses and harmful spells. The Five Tones Messengers shall arrest and investigate such practitioners, imprisoning all three hun and seven po souls so they cannot escape. The wicked people who cast curses will have their essence and spirits wither and scatter, their minds become deranged, and a volcano rise above their heads. They will endure extreme torment and suffer through ten thousand kalpas, day and night without pause.

By following the teachings of this Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, enmities can be dissolved, calamities dispelled, and wronged spirits enabled to ascend to Heaven. The wicked curse-casters will remain imprisoned in my dungeon, unable to escape; their essence and spirits will wither and scatter, their minds become deranged, and a volcano rise above their heads. They will endure extreme torment and suffer through ten thousand kalpas, day and night without pause. By following the teachings of this scripture, grievances and curses can be dissolved, and wronged spirits can ascend to Heaven.

I now proclaim the scripture’s methods for resolving grievances, lifting curses, and countering harmful enchantments—spells that bewilder or injure people. If good men and good women hear this scripture, they will gain many skillful means to treat illness and avert calamities, save sentient beings, bring peace to their lives and strength to their bodies, extend their blessings and years, and remain forever free of calamities and obstacles. Their enemies and creditors will quickly depart, poisons wrought by spells will be neutralized, and the Three Corpses—spirits said in Daoism to dwell in the human body and obstruct cultivation—will be driven out. In the end, they will attain the Dao and become perfected beings.

At this, the Most High Lord Lao said:

In former times I traveled through China and ascended to the highest seat in Heaven;

now I have come to China to teach and transform sentient beings.

Of the ninety-six kinds of teachings, each has people destined to follow it.

Inspire them to reverence and faith, and pass the teachings down from generation to generation.

Those who cultivate diligently and do not waver in faith

will be reborn in the highest Heaven.

Wherever this scripture is recited,

the life span of the reciter will be extended,

the hundred spirits will come to protect them,

and every kind of illness will be healed.

见世得然乐，身如金石坚。 至真无上法，消灾福自然。 若是依吾教，下邪化微尘。 如是依经典，冤家自消散。 奉真得长生，永世得安然。 急急如律令。 众□。 法众虔诚，志心微尘。 如是依经典，冤家自消散。 奉真得长生，永世得安然。 急急如律令。 众□。 法众虔诚，志心赞念，灭魔灵章咒曰： 随愿随愿，樗蒙樗蒙。天输天轮，法霖法霖。诀岑诀岑，法部多法部多。修罗吉利，修罗吉利。转转吉利，成成吉利。升升吉利，巴元巴元。丑伯丑伯，丹留丹留。负天负天，担石担石。炯开炯开，陀罗陀罗。谟诃谟诃，元素刀利王。监丑豁落神，列目度皇王。西天刮罗神，龙愿竺陀王。讲台多罗神，江音河伯王。山泽洞渊神，九素天魔。十天皇帝，太微五神。四渎河源，明王天尊。急急如律令。 清江引。 众□
Interpretation

Peace and well-being can be attained in this very life, and the body can become as firm as metal and stone.

The supreme true teaching can dispel calamities, and blessings will come of themselves.

If you follow my teachings, evil will vanish like dust.

If you practice according to the scriptures, enmities will naturally be resolved.

By upholding the true Dao, you can attain long life and lasting security.

Hurry, hurry, in accordance with the statutes!

The assembled congregation.

The ritual assembly, sincere and focused, gathers its thoughts into a speck of dust.

If you practice according to the scriptures, enmities will naturally be resolved.

By upholding the true Dao, you can attain long life and lasting security.

Hurry, hurry, in accordance with the statutes!

The assembled congregation.

The ritual assembly, sincere and focused, recites with devotion the “Incantation of the Numinous Chapter for Extinguishing Demons.” The incantation reads:

As wishes are fulfilled, as wishes are fulfilled; Chu Meng, Chu Meng. Heavenly axle, heavenly wheel; Dharma rain, Dharma rain. Jue Cen, Jue Cen; many Dharma divisions, many Dharma divisions. Asura auspiciousness, Asura auspiciousness. Turning and turning, auspicious; fulfilled and fulfilled, auspicious. Rising and rising, auspicious; Ba Yuan, Ba Yuan. Chou Bo, Chou Bo; Dan Liu, Dan Liu. Bearing heaven, bearing heaven; carrying stones, carrying stones. Jiong Kai, Jiong Kai; Tuo Luo, Tuo Luo. Mo He, Mo He; King Yuan Su Dao Li. The supervising Chou Huo Luo spirit; ranked eyes, crossing the Emperor King. Western Heaven Gua Luo spirit; Dragon Vow Zhu Tuo King. Jiang Tai Duo Luo spirit; River Sound Earl of the River King. Spirits of mountains, marshes, caverns, and abysses; the Ninefold Su Tian Demons. Emperors of the Ten Heavens; the Five Spirits of Taiwei. The Four Great Rivers and their sources; the Bright King, Heavenly Worthy. Hurry, hurry, in accordance with the statutes!

“Clear River Tune” (a phrase in Daoist ritual liturgy indicating chant or ritual guidance).

The assembled congregation.

尔时太上老君，昔自元始说经以来，诸仙圣众，救度群生，便得安盒。却祸储祥，松除邪鬼。解释咒诅，凶殃散灭。吉瑞来臻，扶持圣道，经教流传。是时，大众欢喜踊跃，不胜欣崇。随圣众，救度群生，便得安盒。却祸储祥，松除邪鬼。解释咒诅，凶殃散灭。吉瑞来臻，扶持圣道，经教流传。是时，大众欢喜踊跃，不胜欣崇。随愿受持，稽首皈依，奉辞而退。 太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母孔雀明王尊经卷中竟 三皈依 皈命孔雀经，护国保安宁。普愿诸众生，悉皈依清微无上尊。 皈命明王经，照彻十方人。普愿有缘人，悉皈依禹余无上尊。 皈命圣母经，龙章始结成。普愿诸有情，悉皈依大赤无上尊。 人人得长寿，个个乐升平。 愿灭诸烦恼，消除永不生。 稽首皈依道，同此结良因。 共生极乐国，龙华会上人。
Interpretation

At that time, the Most High Lord Lao said, “Ever since the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning began proclaiming the scriptures and teachings, the assembled immortals and sages have delivered living beings, bringing peace to all. They dispel calamities and bring blessings, drive away evil spirits, dissolve curses, and make disasters and misfortunes vanish. Auspicious signs arrive, the sacred Dao is upheld, and the teachings are passed down.”

Then the assembly rejoiced and leapt with joy, their reverence beyond words. They followed the sacred assembly in delivering living beings, bringing peace, dispelling calamities, welcoming blessings, driving away evil spirits, and dissolving curses. Thus disasters vanished and auspicious signs arrived, while the sacred Dao and its teachings were passed down. Each person received and upheld the scriptures and teachings according to their own wishes, bowed down in refuge, took leave of the sacred assembly, and departed.

The middle volume of The Sagely Scripture of the Supreme Mother, Queen of the Peacock King of Bright Moonlight, Spoken by the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning is complete.

The Three Refuges

I take refuge in the Peacock Scripture, praying for protection of the nation and safety and peace. May all living beings take refuge in the supreme honored deity of the Clear Tenuity Heaven.

I take refuge in the Bright King Scripture. May its radiance shine upon living beings throughout the ten directions. May all who share an affinity take refuge in the supreme honored deity of the Yu-yu Heaven.

I take refuge in the Holy Mother Scripture, from which the Dragon Chapters began to take shape. May all sentient beings take refuge in the supreme honored deity of the Great Red Heaven.

May everyone enjoy long life, happiness, and peace. May all vexations be extinguished and never arise again.

I bow down and take refuge in the Great Dao. May everyone thereby form a wholesome connection; may we be reborn together in the Land of Ultimate Bliss and become members of the Dragon Flower Assembly.

With utmost sincerity, I pay homage to the honored Lingbao in the Shangqing Palace of Yu-yu Heaven. In the Fragrant Grove Garden, the supreme honored deity is preaching the Dharma. Celestial flowers drift down as the supreme honored deity universally delivers living beings, freeing them from birth and death.

I bow down and take refuge in the Great Dao. May everyone thereby form a wholesome connection; may we be reborn together in the Land of Ultimate Bliss and become members of the Dragon Flower Assembly.

志心信礼，禹余上清官。香林苑，灵宝尊，说法也。天花坠，无上尊，普度不生。 稽首皈依道，同此结良因。 共生极乐国，龙华会上人。 志心信礼，禹余上清官。香林苑，灵宝尊，说法也。天花坠，无上尊，普度诸众生。普天下，大千界，间浮地，男女也。总饭依，除邪悉辅正。拔沉沦，救生死，妙得不思议。无上尊，成就一切愿。若皈依，孔雀经，真教主，口业罪消除。 稽首皈依，无极大道。为上良因，志心称念，孔雀明王大天尊。众和，不可思议功德。 太上元始天尊宝宝月光皇后圣母孔雀明王尊经卷下
Interpretation

With wholehearted sincerity and reverence, we bow to the Venerable Lingbao of the Shangqing Palace in Yuyu. The Venerable teaches the Dharma in the Fragrant Grove Garden as heavenly flowers drift down. Supreme among the honored ones, the Venerable saves all beings everywhere. All men and women throughout the world, across the vast thousandfold cosmos and in every place, should take refuge in the Orthodox Way, cast out evil, and together uphold the true Dharma. The Venerable lifts those who have sunk into suffering and helps all beings escape the sufferings of birth and death. The wondrous Dharma bestowed is beyond comprehension. The Venerable can fulfill every wish. Those who take refuge in the Peacock Scripture and pay homage to the true teacher can erase the sins committed through speech.

To bow respectfully and take refuge in the limitless Great Dao is a supreme karmic condition for attaining good fruit. With one heart, may all recite “Great Celestial Worthy, Peacock Wisdom King” and together praise the Venerable’s inconceivable merit and virtue.

The Lower Volume of the Scripture of the Holy Mother, Queen of Moonlight, Peacock Wisdom King, the Precious Treasure of the Most High Primordial Heavenly Worthy.

尔时，元始天尊在浮黎天中，放大光明。说无上至真妙法，敷演孔雀灵文。再召三界四府，五岳四渍，五湖四海，九江八河，十二河源，名山洞府，地府酆都，水国阳曹，宪府殟司，城隍社令，五斗星君，二十八宿，十一大曜，本命四柱，十方真五岳四渍，五湖四海，九江八河，十二河源，名山洞府，地府酆都，水国阳曹，宪府殟司，城隍社令，五斗星君，二十八宿，十一大曜，本命四柱，十方真仙，无鞅数众，俱来稽首。听说孔雀明王经教，度众生世间之苦。时有孔雀明王，驾孔雀部，领天王、罗叉、玉女、魔耶、龙王等众前来，参远道前。上告言：吾为释天教主，如来行相，道乃名为宝月光皇后圣母。道释两门，并同一气之源。累劫修来，得证正道。愿世间众生，或有一切男女，以生作死，已死作生。务要解释三灾八愿，度脱九厄之横祸，增添福寿之延长。勾落死名，注上生籍，十种福田之簿，削证正道。愿世间众生，或有一切男女，以生作死，已死作生。务要解释三灾八愿，度脱九厄之横祸，增添福寿之延长。勾落死名，注上生籍，十种福田之簿，削落恶籍青篇，会金简不老之名。若或诵经之人，名标仙籍，永不轮回，受诸快乐。欲要超度九玄七祖，出离苦难，径上天堂，同登福果。如或敢有违慢经文，自有玄都科律谴责，为灾受刑宪。
Interpretation

At this time, the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi Tianzun) released a great radiance in the Heaven of Fuli and proclaimed the supreme, most true, and wondrous Dao teachings, explaining in detail the Peacock’s numinous writing. He summoned countless divine beings: those of the Three Realms and Four Offices; the Five Sacred Peaks and Four Great Rivers; the Five Lakes and Four Seas; the Nine Rivers and Eight Streams; the twelve sources of rivers; the famous mountains and grotto dwellings; Fengdu, the underworld capital; the Yang Offices of the water realm; the supervisory offices and Yin officials; the City Gods and local earth spirits; the Lords of the Five Dippers; the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions; the Eleven Great Luminaries; the Four Pillars of one’s birth destiny; and perfected immortals from the ten directions. They all came to bow and listen to the teachings of the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, seeking to save the people of the world from suffering.

At this time, the Peacock Wisdom King arrived on his peacock, accompanied by a retinue of Heavenly Kings, rakshasas (protective spirits), jade maidens, Māyā beings, Dragon Kings, and others, to pay his respects to the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning. He declared: “As the Lord of the Śakra Heaven, I manifest the conduct of the Tathāgata, and my Daoist title is Holy Mother, Empress of Jeweled Moonlight. Daoism and Buddhism arise from one source; only through practice across many lifetimes can one realize and enter the true Dao. I wish that men and women in this world, whether living or dead, may dissolve the Three Calamities and Eight Hardships, escape the nine kinds of untimely death, increase their blessings, and lengthen their lives; have their names erased from the register of the dead and entered into the register of the living; be recorded in the ledgers of the ten fields of merit; and realize and enter the true Dao.

“I wish that men and women in this world, whether living or dead, may dissolve calamities, escape untimely death, and gain blessings and longevity; have their names removed from the blue scrolls of evil and entered into the golden tablets of the register of immortals. Those who recite this scripture will have their names entered in the immortal registers, never again to undergo rebirth, and will enjoy every kind of happiness. Those who wish to deliver their nine generations of ancestors and seven generations of forebears from suffering, raise them to Heaven, and help them share in the fruits of blessing may also cultivate in this way. If anyone dares to defy or slight this scripture, the statutes of Xuandu will punish them, bringing calamities and penalties upon them.”

於是，孔雀朋王稽首天尊，听诵孔雀明王尊经，解释潭洞龙王下赴经中。特与某愿仗经功，无难消灾，常加护佑。惟愿龙王，降大吉祥。 一定金。 东望扶桑大龙王。岁星木德大龙王。 太白青汉太龙王。高穹戊己大龙王。 芒角龙凤大龙王。妙哉五黑佑。惟愿龙王，降大吉祥。 一定金。 东望扶桑大龙王。岁星木德大龙王。 太白青汉太龙王。高穹戊己大龙王。 芒角龙凤大龙王。妙哉五黑大龙王。 仰望八表大龙王。神首黑道大龙王。 处暗阴德大龙王。受制元帝大龙王。 太阴玉纬大龙王。森角储乘大龙王。 元魂炼晶大龙王。浮教回避大龙王。 鹿几隗音大龙王。碧提针还大龙王。 地倾党负大龙王。药草变瑜大龙王。 天默窥坡大龙王。上闻难避大龙王。 定傍野生大龙王。拯中昆消大龙王。 开念。 启请消灾护佑二十二位镇源星曜龙王，降赴经坛。特为某请恩做度，祈福方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 曜展洞斗大龙王。寂无妙旋大龙王。 素衣度泽大龙王。皇达元灵大龙王。
Interpretation

Then the Peacock Wisdom King, a guardian deity depicted as a peacock, saluted the Celestial Worthy, listened reverently, and recited the Scripture of the Venerable Peacock Wisdom King. He explained the scripture and invited the Dragon Kings from the deep pools and caverns to descend. May a certain person, relying on the merit of reciting the scripture, be spared calamity and have misfortune dispelled, and may they always receive protection. We respectfully invite the Dragon Kings to bestow great auspiciousness.

One measure of gold.

We respectfully invite the Great Dragon King of Fusang in the East, the Great Dragon King of the Wood Virtue of Jupiter, the Great Dragon King of the Azure Han of Venus, the Great Dragon King of the High Vault and the Wu and Ji, and the Great Dragon King of the Thorned Horns, Dragon, and Phoenix. How wondrous, the Great Dragon King of the Five Blacks. We respectfully invite the Dragon Kings to bestow great auspiciousness.

One measure of gold.

Once again, we respectfully invite the Great Dragon King of Fusang in the East, the Great Dragon King of the Wood Virtue of Jupiter, the Great Dragon King of the Azure Han of Venus, the Great Dragon King of the High Vault and the Wu and Ji, the Great Dragon King of the Thorned Horns, Dragon, and Phoenix, and the wondrous Great Dragon King of the Five Blacks.

We also respectfully invite the Great Dragon King who gazes toward the eight directions, the Great Dragon King of the Dark Path with the Divine Head, the Great Dragon King of Hidden Yin Virtue, the Great Dragon King of the Subjugated Primordial Emperor, the Great Dragon King of the Lunar Jade Weft, the Great Dragon King of the Forested Horns and Stored Chariots, the Great Dragon King of Primordial Souls and Refined Crystals, the Great Dragon King who Floats, Teaches, and Turns Aside, the Great Dragon King of Deer, Ledges, and Ghostly Tones, the Great Dragon King of Jade Green, Raised Needles, and Return, the Great Dragon King of the Earth’s Tilt and Factional Burden, the Great Dragon King of Medicinal Herbs Transformed into Jade, the Great Dragon King of Heaven’s Silence and Slope-Watching, the Great Dragon King who Hears Above and Cannot Avoid, the Great Dragon King of Settled Banks and Wild Growth, and the Great Dragon King who Rescues the Center and Dispels Kun.

Begin the recitation.

We respectfully invoke the twenty-two starry Dragon Kings who govern the suppression of calamities and the granting of protection. May they descend to the scripture altar. We pray especially for blessings and deliverance for a certain person, and may good fortune descend. May the Dragon Kings protect the person reciting the scripture, so that the merit of recitation may dispel calamity, prolong life, and bring great auspiciousness.

We also respectfully invite the Great Dragon King of Radiant Expanses and Cavernous Dipper, the Great Dragon King of Stillness, Nothingness, and Wondrous Revolutions, the Great Dragon King of Plain Robes and Deliverance through Grace, and the Great Dragon King of Imperial Attainment and Primordial Spirit. In the East, the color is azure. May good fortune descend. Please protect the merit of my scripture recitation, so that it may dispel calamity, prolong life, and bring great auspiciousness.

Once again, we respectfully invite the Great Dragon King of Radiant Expanses and Cavernous Dipper, the Great Dragon King of Stillness, Nothingness, and Wondrous Revolutions, the Great Dragon King of Plain Robes and Deliverance through Grace, and the Great Dragon King of Imperial Attainment and Primordial Spirit.

东方青，祈福方来。为我守护，念经功德。消灾延寿，降大吉祥。 曜展洞斗大龙王。寂无妙旋大龙王。 素衣度泽大龙王。皇达元灵大龙王。 东方青帝大龙王。东海广目大龙王。 甲乙震宫大龙王。寅卯木官大龙王。 重华国土大龙王。辉华官中大龙王。 南方赤帝大龙王。南海普陀大龙王。 炎帝绵室大龙王。大霄溢隅大龙王。 历遐荐位大龙王。周遍加图大龙王。 枝蓬溪蓬大龙王。觚直骂都大龙王。 戴智荼坛大龙王。井溪持薄大龙王。 开念。 启请解毒二十位龙王，愿降经坛。特为某皈命孔雀明王经，愿与某除灾迍。孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。。 掌维追义大龙王。变光浪权大龙王。 变屡溢滩大龙王。幽微毕雷大龙王。 涓安宁。。 掌维追义大龙王。变光浪权大龙王。 变屡溢滩大龙王。幽微毕雷大龙王。 涓皇宴束大龙王。西方白帝大龙王。 西海广金大龙王。栗铎点楝大龙王。 会演珠裴大龙王。罩子云轩大龙王。 业睹般基大龙王。青草湖波大龙王。 鄱阳湖水帝大龙王。 焦溪湖水帝大龙王。 小姑山水帝大龙王。 牛台湖水帝大龙王。 万灵源水帝大龙王。 湖江溪水帝大龙王。 西溪老潭大龙王。 楚江山水帝大龙王。 沧浪山天妃圣母大龙王。 解公洞水帝大龙王。 大姑山水帝大龙王。 汉江水帝大龙王。 开念。
Interpretation

The Great Dragon Kings: the Azure Emperor of the East; the Vast-Gazing King of the Eastern Sea; the kings who govern the directions of Jia and Yi and the Zhen Palace; the kings who govern Yin and Mao and the Wood position; the king of the land of Chonghua; and the king in the Radiant Splendor Palace.

The Great Dragon Kings: the Vermilion Emperor of the South; the Putuo King of the Southern Sea; the king of the Yan Emperor’s Mianshi; the king of the Great Firmament’s Yiyu; the king of Lixia Jianwei; the king who spreads his charts throughout the realm; the kings of Zhipeng and Xipeng; the king of Guzhi Madou; the king of Daizhi Chatan; and the king of Jingxi Chibo.

The rite is hereby proclaimed to begin.

We respectfully invite the twenty Dragon Kings who dispel poison and harm to descend upon the altar. Today, on behalf of a certain person, we recite the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, praying that calamities and hardships be removed from this person. We respectfully invite the Venerable Peacock Wisdom King to grant this person special protection, safety, and peace.

The Great Dragon Kings: Zhangwei Zhuiyi, Bianguang Langquan, Bianlü Yitan, Youwei Bilei, and Juanhuang Yanshu; the White Emperor of the West; the Guangjin King of the Western Sea; the kings of Liduo Dianlian, Huiyan Zhupei, Zhaizi Yunxuan, and Yedu Banji; the Water Emperor of Qingcaohu; the Water Emperor of Poyang Lake; the Water Emperor of Jiaoxi Lake; the Water Emperor of Xiaogu Mountain; the Water Emperor of Niutai Lake; the Water Emperor of Wanling Spring; the Water Emperor of Hujiang Creek; the Old Pool King of Xixi; the Water Emperor of Chujian Mountain; the Heavenly Consort Holy Mother of Canglang Mountain; the Water Emperor of Xiegong Cave; the Water Emperor of Dagu Mountain; and the Water Emperor of the Han River.

The rite is hereby proclaimed to begin.

启请洞渊护经二十四位水帝龙王，愿降王。 大姑山水帝大龙王。 汉江水帝大龙王。 开念。 启请洞渊护经二十四位水帝龙王，愿降经坛。特为某皈命孔雀明王经，特与某解灾迍。皈命孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 武当山圣水大龙王。 襄江水帝大龙王。 汉中水帝大龙王。 五洲河水帝大龙王，o 北方武陵水帝大龙王。 北方坎宫水帝大龙王。 津孩蒙耳水帝大龙王。 翠宇九阑大龙王。萧钩连与大龙王。 龙汾神关大龙王。沟沦沉漠大龙王。 豁蛮祈通大龙王。玄寥亢息大龙王。 蟒修台夕大龙王。无溪四明大龙王。 海岛弱水大龙王。番坛时昊大龙王。 汤长敷昌大龙王。匪庸诗济大龙王。 秘法讯宜大龙王。 开念。 启请水泽护道二十水府龙王，愿降经坛。特为某名下诗济大龙王。 秘法讯宜大龙王。 开念。 启请水泽护道二十水府龙王，愿降经坛。特为某名下请恩，保护消灾。皈命孔雀明王经，特与某解灾述。孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 广帝理生大龙王。广泽晋地大龙王。 广源圣帝大龙王。广浩取国大龙王。 广福中堂大龙王。广成大金大龙王。 广明枫国大龙王。广武金德大龙王。 广试真灵大龙王。广远水帝大龙王。
Interpretation

We respectfully invite the twenty-four Water Emperors and Dragon Kings who protect the scriptures of the Dongyuan Cavern. May you all descend.

Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of Dagu Mountain; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of the Han River.

Begin recitation.

We respectfully invite the twenty-four Water Emperors and Dragon Kings who protect the scriptures of the Dongyuan Cavern. May you all descend to the scripture altar. We recite the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King on behalf of [name], praying that [name] be freed from calamity and misfortune. We take refuge in the Venerable Peacock Wisdom King, praying that [name] be blessed with peace and safety.

Great Dragon King of the Sacred Waters of Wudang Mountain; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of the Xiang River; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of Hanzhong; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of the Wuzhou River; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of Northern Wuling; Great Dragon King, Water Emperor of the Northern Kan Palace; Great Dragon King Jin Hai Meng Er; Great Dragon King Cui Yu Jiu Lan; Great Dragon King Xiao Gou Lian Yu; Great Dragon King Long Fen Shen Guan; Great Dragon King Gou Lun Chen Mo; Great Dragon King Huo Man Qi Tong; Great Dragon King Xuan Liao Kang Xi; Great Dragon King Mang Xiu Tai Xi; Great Dragon King Wu Xi Si Ming; Great Dragon King of the Weak Waters by the Sea Islands; Great Dragon King Fan Tan Shi Hao; Great Dragon King Tang Chang Fu Chang; Great Dragon King Fei Yong Shi Ji; Great Dragon King Mi Fa Xun Yi.

Begin recitation.

We respectfully invite the twenty Water-Palace Dragon Kings of the Water Marshes who protect the Daoist teachings. May you all descend to the scripture altar. We recite on behalf of [name], and pray that the Great Dragon King Shi Ji and the Great Dragon King Mi Fa Xun Yi grant protection.

Great Dragon King Mi Fa Xun Yi.

Begin recitation.

We respectfully invite the twenty Water-Palace Dragon Kings of the Water Marshes who protect the Daoist teachings. May you all descend to the scripture altar. We pray that [name] receive grace and protection, and be freed from calamity and misfortune. We take refuge in the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, praying that [name] be freed from calamity and misfortune; we take refuge in the Venerable Peacock Wisdom King, praying that [name] be blessed with peace and safety.

Great Dragon King Guang Di Li Sheng; Great Dragon King Guang Ze Jin Di; Great Dragon King Guang Yuan Sheng Di; Great Dragon King Guang Hao Qu Guo; Great Dragon King Guang Fu Zhong Tang; Great Dragon King Guang Cheng Da Jin; Great Dragon King Guang Ming Feng Guo; Great Dragon King Guang Wu Jin De; Great Dragon King Guang Shi Zhen Ling; Great Dragon King Guang Yuan Shui Di.

卫肇宋国大龙王。沧海金真大龙王。 蓬莱福地大龙王。玉京宝山大龙王。 峨媚山福地大龙王。 扬子江水帝大龙王。 君山群主大龙王。五台金明大龙王。 孟河水帝大龙王。越河水帝大龙王。 开念。 启请广渊水帝，护坛二峨媚山福地大龙王。 扬子江水帝大龙王。 君山群主大龙王。五台金明大龙王。 孟河水帝大龙王。越河水帝大龙王。 开念。 启请广渊水帝，护坛二十位刚泽龙王，愿降经筵。特为某名下请恩，保佑平安。皈命孔雀明王经，特与某解灾述。孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 西那国主大龙王。魏国中土大龙王。 周国中明大龙王。燕国中正大龙王。 郑国中意大龙王。蜀国中金大龙王。 赵国中帝大龙王。昊国中计大龙王。 晋国中成大龙王。 大明国中平大龙王。 楚国中府大龙王。齐国中胜大龙王。 鲁国中市大龙王。楚江水帝大龙王。 乌江水帝大龙王。松江水帝大龙王。 刻江水帝大龙王。长江水帝大龙王。 萌江水帝大龙王。平江水帝大龙王。
Interpretation

The Great Dragon King Wei Zhao of the Song state, the Golden Perfect Great Dragon King of the Cang Sea, the Great Dragon King of the blessed realm of Penglai, the Great Dragon King of Jade Capital Treasure Mountain, the Great Dragon King of the blessed realm of Mount Emei, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Yangzi River, the Great Dragon King, Lord of the Assembly, of Junshan, the Golden Radiance Great Dragon King of Mount Wutai, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Meng River, and the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Yue River.

We respectfully invite them.

We respectfully invite the Water Emperor Guangyuan, together with the Great Dragon King of the blessed realm of Mount Emei, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Yangzi River, the Great Dragon King, Lord of the Assembly, of Junshan, the Golden Radiance Great Dragon King of Mount Wutai, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Meng River, and the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Yue River, who protect and uphold the ritual altar.

We respectfully invite them.

We respectfully invite the Water Emperor Guangyuan and the twenty Gangze Dragon Kings who protect and uphold the ritual altar to descend upon the altar for reciting scriptures and performing rites, and to grant favor and protection to a certain person and keep them safe. With devout faith, we take refuge in the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King and pray especially that a certain person be freed from calamity. We reverently honor the Peacock Wisdom King and pray especially for a certain person’s peace and safety.

The Great Dragon King, Lord of the Western Na State; the Great Dragon King of the Central Lands of the Wei state; the Great Dragon King of Central Illumination of the Zhou state; the Great Dragon King of Central Uprightness of the Yan state; the Great Dragon King of Central Intent of the Zheng state; the Great Dragon King of Central Gold of the Shu state; the Great Dragon King of Central Sovereignty of the Zhao state; the Great Dragon King of Central Reckoning of the Hao state; the Great Dragon King of Central Accomplishment of the Jin state; the Great Dragon King of Central Peace of the Great Ming state; the Great Dragon King of Central Prefecture of the Chu state; the Great Dragon King of Central Victory of the Qi state; the Great Dragon King of Central Market of the Lu state; the Water Emperor Great Dragon Kings of the Chu, Wu, Song, Ke, Yangzi, Meng, Ping, and Huang rivers; and the Great Dragon King Lü Liangdi.

The Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Wu River, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Song River, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Ke River, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Yangzi River, the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Meng River, and the Water Emperor Great Dragon King of the Ping River.

黄江水帝大龙王。吕良帝大龙王。 乌江水帝大龙王。松江水帝大龙王。 刻江水帝大龙王。长江水帝大龙王。 萌江水帝大龙王。平江水帝大龙王。 黄江水帝大龙王。吕良水帝大龙王。 孟津水帝大龙王。唐元水帝大龙王。 开念。 启请渊泽二十四位消灾解厄水帝龙王，降赴经筵，特为某请恩保度，祈佑方来。皈命孔雀明王经，特与某解灾迍。皈命孔雀明王尊，特与某保安宁。 宋国水帝大龙王。福国水帝大龙王。 淮河水帝大龙王。淮平溪水大龙王。 沙河水帝大龙王。湘江水帝大龙王。 魏河水帝大龙王。衡河水帝大龙王。水帝大龙王。淮平溪水大龙王。 沙河水帝大龙王。湘江水帝大龙王。 魏河水帝大龙王。衡河水帝大龙王。 铲河水帝大龙王。川江水帝大龙王。 镇江水帝大龙王。摆河水帝大龙王。 越河水帝大龙王。沿江水帝大龙王。 各处海口水帝大龙王。 各处湖池大龙王。蔡湖水帝大龙王。 梁湖水帝大龙王。焦溪水帝大龙王。 五岳五帝大龙王。四渎水府大龙王。 山川得道大龙王。 天下名山得道大龙王。 天下洞府得道大龙王。 金龙四大大龙王。五方五帝大龙王。 天下有名得道大龙王。天下无名得道大龙王。 天下名山福地仙官。 天下洞天诸位仙官。 天下名山隐悟未有名得道仙官。 开念。 启请得道应感二十五位龙王、福地洞天龙王。 天下名山福地仙官。
Interpretation

The great water-emperor dragon kings of Huangjiang, Lüliang, Mengjin, and Tangyuan.

Begin the recitation.

We respectfully invite the twenty-four water-emperor dragon kings of the deep waters, who can dispel disasters and misfortunes, to descend to the scripture altar—the place where scriptures are recited and the altar is set up. In particular, we ask them to bestow grace and protection upon a certain person, help them overcome hardship, and grant them peace and good fortune in the days ahead. We take refuge in and honor the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, and earnestly ask that it remove disaster and hardship from this person. We take refuge in and honor the Peacock Wisdom King, and earnestly ask that he protect this person and keep them safe and at peace.

The great water-emperor dragon kings of Song and Fu; the great water-emperor dragon king of the Huai River; the great dragon king of Huaiping Creek; the great water-emperor dragon kings of the Sha River, Xiang River, Wei River, and Heng River; the great water-emperor dragon kings of the Chan River, Chuan River, Zhen River, Bai River, Yue River, and Yan River.

The great water-emperor dragon kings at the mouths of the seas; the great dragon kings of lakes and ponds everywhere; and the great water-emperor dragon kings of Cai Lake, Liang Lake, and Jiaoxi.

The five emperor dragon kings of the Five Sacred Peaks; the great dragon kings of the water palaces of the Four Great Rivers; and the great dragon kings who attained the Dao among mountains and rivers.

The great dragon kings who attained the Dao in the famed mountains and grotto dwellings throughout the world; the four great Golden Dragon Kings and the five directional emperor dragon kings; and all the great dragon kings, famed and unknown, who attained the Dao throughout the world.

The immortal officials of blessed lands in famed mountains throughout the world; the immortal officials of the grotto-heavens throughout the world; and the immortal officials who dwell in seclusion in famed mountains, cultivate insight, and attain the Dao, though they remain unknown.

Begin the recitation.

We respectfully invite the twenty-five dragon kings who attained the Dao and respond to prayers, together with the dragon kings of blessed lands and grotto-heavens; we also respectfully invite the immortal officials of famed mountains and blessed lands throughout the world.

天下洞天诸位仙官。 天下名山隐悟未有名得道仙官。 开念。 启请得道应感二十五位龙王、福地洞天仙官，降赴经筵。特为某请恩保护，祈佑方来。皈命孔雀明王经，特与某解灾迍。皈命孔雀明王尊，愿与某保安宁。 众念奏乐。 稽首皈衣，重伸启请，志心礼谢三清上圣、十极高真。 普天星斗河汉群真。 三官三省四圣上帝。 五老五师诸振师真。 前傅后教历代宗师。 南北束西中五斗星君。 二十八宿十二宫分尊神。 九天曹元列班之众。 值年太岁建生真人。 五老五师诸振师真。 前傅后教历代宗师。 南北束西中五斗星君。 二十八宿十二宫分尊神。 九天曹元列班之众。 值年太岁建生真人。 叨值流年诸宫星斗。 运限禄马一切元辰。 孔雀明王圣母元君。 经中天王龙王一切之众。 经中罗叉魔耶天仙。 经中玉女龙女一切之众。 雷霆一府二院三司天将。 守坛护戒诸位神将。 法录中官将天神官众。 真官土地开化应供天神。 阳问祀典十庙神柢。 家奉三教香火之神。 司命土府禁忌六神。 城隍社令土地之神。 功曹土地里域正神。 三界四府万灵无边柢。 家奉三教香火之神。 司命土府禁忌六神。
Interpretation

We respectfully invite the immortal officials dwelling in the grotto-heavens throughout the realm—the caves where, according to Daoist teaching, immortals reside—as well as those immortal officials who remain little known, live in seclusion, cultivate the Dao, and have attained it in the celebrated mountains of the realm.

Begin chanting.

We respectfully invite the twenty-five Dragon Kings who have attained the Dao and can respond to our prayers, together with the immortal officials of the blessed lands and grotto-heavens, to descend to the altar where this scripture is being chanted. We pray especially for grace and protection for a certain person, asking that they be kept safe and well in the days ahead. Taking refuge in and upholding the Scripture of the Peacock Wisdom King, we pray especially for the dispelling of this person’s disasters and hardships. Taking refuge in the Peacock Wisdom King, may the deity protect this person and grant them peace and tranquility.

Let everyone chant together, accompanied by music.

After bowing and prostrating in homage, and taking refuge, we again offer our respectful invitation. With focused devotion, we pay homage and give thanks to the Most High Sages of the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), the highest deities revered in Daoism, and to the High Perfected of the Ten Directions, the honored deities who dwell at the utmost limits of the ten directions.

The star deities beneath the whole sky, and the divine beings of the Milky Way.

The Three Officials, Three Ministries, and Four Sacred Emperors.

The Five Elders, Five Masters, and all the Perfected Masters who transmit the teachings.

The ancestral masters of every age who transmitted the teachings, opened altars, and expounded the Dao.

The Lords of the Dipper in the five directions: south, north, east, west, and center.

The honored deities of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions and the Twelve Zodiacal Palaces.

The assembled deities of the Nine Heavens’ celestial bureaus.

The Great Year Lords who govern the current year, and the Perfected Ones who oversee birth registers and records of fate.

The Five Elders, Five Masters, and all the Perfected Masters who transmit the teachings.

The ancestral masters of every age who transmitted the teachings, opened altars, and expounded the Dao.

The Lords of the Dipper in the five directions: south, north, east, west, and center.

The honored deities of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions and the Twelve Zodiacal Palaces.

The assembled deities of the Nine Heavens’ celestial bureaus.

The Great Year Lords who govern the current year, and the Perfected Ones who oversee birth registers and records of fate.

And the star lords who guard the palaces in the current year, together with the Yuanchen, deities associated with a person’s birth year, fortune, and destiny, who govern allotted lifespans, emoluments, and the courses of human fate.

The Holy Mother Primordial Sovereign of the Peacock Wisdom King.

The Heavenly Kings, Dragon Kings, and other deities mentioned in the scripture.

The Rakshasas, Maya demons, and celestial immortals mentioned in the scripture.

The Jade Maidens, Dragon Maidens, and other deities mentioned in the scripture.

The heavenly generals of the Thunder Court’s First Office, Second Tribunal, and Three Departments.

The divine generals who guard the altar and uphold the precepts.

The officials, celestial deities, and divine officers recorded in the talismanic registers.

The Perfected Officials, Earth Gods, and celestial deities who enlighten and receive offerings.

The gods of the Ten Temples worshiped in human sacrificial rites.

The deities honored with incense from the Three Teachings in the home.

The Six Spirits who govern registers of fate, affairs of the land, and prohibitions.

The City God, the Community Altar Lord, and the Earth God.

The Merit Officer, the Earth God, and the principal deities of this local jurisdiction.

The boundless myriad spirits of the Three Realms and Four Courts.

The deities honored with incense from the Three Teachings in the home.

The Six Spirits who govern registers of fate, affairs of the land, and prohibitions.

城隍社令土地之神。 功曹土地里域正神。 三界四府万灵无边真宰。 虚空过往斜察神祇。 经筵会中无鞅之众。 愿消灾障，愿降吉祥。保佑某安宁，保佑某安宁。 众念。 尔时，妙行真人稽首拜告，而作颂曰： 天真皇人，梵炁玄僚。天宝自然， 人各知音。主治世会，变化厄难。 诵求之者，禳除不祥。清净道炁， 无不安宁。天官奉书，百灵敬章。 神朱写造，服佩安康。施之於学， 大吉大祥。 於是，妙行真人稽首，说此咒能消灾厄。复有太极真人，出班朝礼，而作颂曰： 碧云唤神霄，虚梵豁落语。 层云元始尊，九龙驾皇人。 接青辖灵光，集福真珠景。 开阳孛出书，宝经出圣篇。 福德由是经，移洞玄隐妙。 高严王 层云元始尊，九龙驾皇人。 接青辖灵光，集福真珠景。 开阳孛出书，宝经出圣篇。 福德由是经，移洞玄隐妙。 高严王皇母，宝月光之后。 广发弘誓愿，孔雀大佛母。 能救世间苦，男女尊奉者。 五岳皆降福，四渎迁福寿。 三官俱保举，五斗赦罪愆。 十二宫神吉，二十八宿保平安。 凡在诸行事，志心礼元皇。 稽首皆恭敬，普护降吉祥。 是时，普光真人再告，而作诵曰：
Interpretation

City Gods, local shrine officials, and Earth Gods; merit officers, Earth Gods, and the orthodox deities of every region; the countless spirits of the Three Realms and Four Courts; the deities who patrol the void and observe the world below; and the many listeners gathered at this ritual assembly: all of you, please hear.

May calamities and obstacles be dispelled, and blessings and good fortune descend. Protect this person, and keep them safe and at peace; protect this person, and keep them safe and at peace.

All present recite together.

At this, Perfected Miaoxing bowed low, made obeisance, and began to speak:

The Celestial Perfected Sovereign is a divine official within the pure and mysterious primordial Qi. The Heavenly Treasure is natural, and everyone can understand its principle. The Celestial Perfected Sovereign governs worldly affairs and can transform and dispel calamities. For those who recite and pray, disasters and ill omens can all be averted. Wherever the pure Qi of the Dao reaches, all becomes peaceful. The Heavenly Officials carry out their orders by transmitting documents, which the myriad spirits respectfully receive. Written as a talisman in cinnabar and worn on the body, it can ensure safety. Passing it on to those who study the Dao brings great good fortune.

Then Perfected Miaoxing bowed and said that this incantation could dispel calamities. Perfected Taiji also stepped forward, performed a rite, and chanted:

Summon the gods of the Divine Empyrean amid blue clouds; proclaim the words of the teaching through the wondrous voice of the void. The Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning dwells above layer upon layer of cloud-heavens, while the Celestial Perfected Sovereign rides upon nine dragons. Welcome the azure divine carriage and numinous light; gather blessings and virtue in a radiant scene like pearls. The Star of Opening Yang appears, and through it the divine text is transmitted; precious scriptures are likewise proclaimed by the sages. Blessings and virtue arise from this scripture, and the profound, wondrous Daoist methods emerge with them.

The High and Exalted King’s Mother, also called the Empress of Precious Moonlight, is the Great Buddha Mother of the Peacock. She has made vast and mighty vows and can relieve the world’s suffering. When men and women alike honor and uphold her, the gods of the Five Sacred Peaks bestow blessings, and the gods of the Four Rivers add blessings and longevity. The Three Officials jointly protect and recommend them, while the Lords of the Five Dippers pardon their sins. The gods of the Twelve Palaces grant good fortune, and the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions protect their safety.

In carrying out any undertaking, one should wholeheartedly and reverently pay homage to the Primordial Sovereign. Bowing low in respect brings universal protection and good fortune.

At this, Perfected Puguang spoke once more and chanted:

玉帝功德大，玄理极攸深。生於浩劫前，运化於古今。 圣母说妙经，愍念诸有情。此经极妙法，功德中功德。 名号最上圣，无此为第一。大光明王尊，孔雀圣希有。 能破众恶魔，皆令心降伏。能灭极重罪，皆令得清净。 若人闻是经，或闻是帝名。稽首生恭敬，一切罪消灭。 十恶四重罪，五逆害父母。信心志谈演，随声尽消灭。 保护人天众是经，或闻是帝名。稽首生恭敬，一切罪消灭。 十恶四重罪，五逆害父母。信心志谈演，随声尽消灭。 保护人天众，四相与五衰。三途极重罪，人间见厄难。 凶年饥馑丧，毒药及厌魅。刑狱与冤家，军阵斗战苦。 山林恶道中，虎豹豺狼等。江海毒龙类，迅雷风雨电。 水火及盗贼，蛊毒所中心。失志发狂乱，蛇竭毒恶虫。 邪魔凶怪神，伺求人便者。由是此真经，普皆自消灭。 恶病久沉绵，梦寐亦不安。非理欲残命，珍灭不为殃。 缘遇是经故，安隐得自在。所有希求愿，财宝及富贵，伺求人便者。由是此真经，普皆自消灭。 恶病久沉绵，梦寐亦不安。非理欲残命，珍灭不为殃。 缘遇是经故，安隐得自在。所有希求愿，财宝及富贵。 以此经功德，如意皆称遂。神威自在仙，众德十一曜。
Interpretation

The merit and virtue of the Jade Emperor are vast, and the profound principles of the Dao extend without limit. He was born before the great kalpa, and his power to transform and guide reaches through all ages.

The Holy Mother proclaims this wondrous scripture out of compassion for all living beings. Its teachings are profoundly subtle, and its merit surpasses all other merit.

The sacred name spoken of in this scripture is supreme above all and foremost among holy names. The Radiant King of Great Light and the Venerable Sage Peacock are both rare and exalted holy beings.

This scripture can subdue every kind of demon and bring their hearts to submission. It can also dispel the heaviest karmic offenses and purify living beings.

Whoever hears this scripture, or hears the name of the Jade Emperor, and bows in reverence can dispel all offenses.

Even those who have committed the Ten Evils, the Four Grave Offenses, or the Five Rebellious Crimes, including killing their parents, can dispel their offenses through recitation—if they have faith and devote themselves to proclaiming or spreading this scripture.

This scripture protects beings in the human realm and the heavens. Whoever hears it, or hears the name of the Jade Emperor, and bows in reverence can dispel all offenses. Even those who have committed the Ten Evils, the Four Grave Offenses, or the Five Rebellious Crimes, including killing their parents, can dispel their offenses through recitation if they have faith and devote themselves to proclaiming it.

It can also rescue and protect living beings from the suffering of the Four Marks—birth, old age, sickness, and death—and the Five Signs of Decline, which appear when the heavenly blessings of celestial beings are about to run out. It can avert grave offenses that lead to rebirth in the Three Evil Paths of hell, hungry ghosts, and animals, as well as calamities in the human world.

Whether the afflictions are years of ill fortune, famine, and death; poison, harmful spells cast through sorcery, imprisonment and punishment, or disputes with enemies; the suffering of battle; dangers in forests and on treacherous roads; tigers, leopards, and wolves; venomous dragons in rivers and seas; or calamities caused by thunder, wind, rain, lightning, water, fire, and bandits—all can be dispelled through this True Scripture.

Those afflicted by poison spells who lose their senses and become mad, those attacked by venomous snakes or vicious insects and beasts, and those targeted by demons or fierce, uncanny spirits can all be freed from calamity through this True Scripture.

Those who suffer from long-lasting illness, disturbing dreams at night, or unusual calamities that may threaten their lives can encounter this scripture and be spared harm, living in safety and ease. Their wishes for wealth, riches, and honor can also be fulfilled as they desire.

Through the merit of this scripture, whatever one seeks can come to pass. The celestial immortals, whose divine might is free and sovereign, along with the gods of the various virtues and the Eleven Luminaries, are also among the divine beings said to offer protection in its verses.

三十三天主，二十八宿王。灵妃玉女等，天神及地祇。 三界虚空神，江海诸龙王。水火及风神，宫殿与宅舍。 山林树木众，沟渠井泉神。由是持经故，一切皆拥护。 衣食常自然，子孙居富贵。出言人希闻，所至皆恭敬。 若为求男女，持，一切皆拥护。 衣食常自然，子孙居富贵。出言人希闻，所至皆恭敬。 若为求男女，持诵真灵文。经勃下天曹，落籍天仙人。 降生於其家，为其作男女。显贵人崇重，九祖尽升仙。 光大庆其门，延及父母亲。吉祥常炽盛，灾障不能侵。 是故我今说，大众宜谛听。慈悲度一切，皆令达上清。 圣母传宝经，万事得如心。一心皈命礼，福禄自然加。 信人添长寿，家眷得荣华。凡在诸有情，经卷永亨嘉。 众念。 是时，大众稽首恭敬，感得圣言，能救众生。於是天尊重宣宝岌梵音咒曰： 新作此。 洞冈洞冈，辟轮辟输。太微太微，紫微紫微。 元皇元皇，晃曜晃曜。景明景明，洪嚧洪嚧。 单枢单枢，郁哩郁哩，魃鸠魃鸠，伏龙呼龙。 亶灵亶灵，妙门妙轮。出缠出缠，离缚离缚。 解结解结，希夷希夷。神通神鸠，伏龙呼龙。 亶灵亶灵，妙门妙轮。出缠出缠，离缚离缚。 解结解结，希夷希夷。神通神通，尸罗尸罗。
Interpretation

The celestial lords of the Thirty-Three Heavens and the star rulers of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, along with celestial deities and earthly spirits such as numinous consorts and Jade Maidens, the spirits dwelling in the empty space of the Three Realms, the Dragon Kings of rivers and seas, and the gods of water, fire, and wind, as well as the spirits who govern palaces, homes, mountains, forests, trees, ditches, wells, and springs, will all come to protect and aid those who recite this scripture.

Those who recite this scripture will find that food and clothing naturally remain plentiful, and that their descendants live in peace and prosperity. Few will dare to slight their words, and wherever they go, they will be treated with respect.

If someone recites this efficacious scripture in hopes of having children, the Celestial Bureau will erase the relevant entries from its registers and record that person as a celestial immortal. Heaven will send this immortal to be born into the person’s household as a son or daughter. The child will attain prominence and earn people’s respect, and nine generations of ancestors will also ascend to immortality. The family will thereby gain renown, blessings and celebrations will extend to parents and relatives, good fortune and prosperity will continue without end, and calamities will be unable to intrude.

Therefore, I now proclaim this scripture. Everyone should listen with full attention. The scripture compassionately saves all living beings, enabling them all to reach Shangqing, the pure and exalted realm spoken of in Daoism.

The Holy Mother transmitted this precious scripture, which can bring all things to fulfillment. Devotedly taking refuge and offering reverence will naturally increase one’s blessings and rank. Those who have faith in it can extend their lives, and their families can enjoy honor and splendor. All sentient beings may long receive the scripture’s wondrous blessings.

Everyone recited together.

At this, the assembly bowed reverently, grateful for the Holy One’s words and their power to save living beings. The Celestial Worthy then proclaimed once more the sacred sonic spell of the Precious Volume:

Newly composed spell:

Donggang donggang, bilun bishu. Taiwei taiwei, Ziwei Ziwei.

Yuanhuang yuanhuang, huangyao huangyao. Jingming jingming, honglu honglu.

Danshu danshu, yuli yuli, bajiu bajiu, fulong hulong.

Danling danling, miaomen miaolun. Chuchan chuchan, libo libo.

Jiejie jiejie, xiyi xiyi. Shentong shenjiu, fulong hulong.

Danling danling, miaomen miaolun. Chuchan chuchan, libo libo.

Jiejie jiejie, xiyi xiyi. Shentong shentong, shiluo shiluo.

The words of the spell are sound-based esoteric formulas, usually recited in their original form and difficult to translate word for word into ordinary language.

谟罗谟罗，吉哩吉哩。咤哩咤哩，六明十通。 八十一王，二十四神。元命真人，一切真仙。 普皆救护，信家人眷。诵经之后，万罪消灭。 万冤解除，万结断释。万灾荡散，万病潜消。 万祸不临，万事吉祥。亿曾万祖，历劫种亲。 一切宽债，冤仇咒诅。 冢讼复连，祸害子孙。随此神咒，悉皆消灭。吉祥云集，福寿康宁。祖宗更化，俱得超生。一切众生，同登道果。志心皈命，永降吉祥。急急如律令。 清江引。 新作 众□。 道言：说经将毕，龙、鹤、天仙来迎。前啸九凤齐唱，后吹八鸾同鸣。狮子白鹤，罗列左右。迎送天仗，回还金阙。孔雀明王及诸眷属各来迎。前啸九凤齐唱，后吹八鸾同鸣。狮子白鹤，罗列左右。迎送天仗，回还金阙。孔雀明王及诸眷属各还福国。地府幽王，各赴阴境。龙王龙女各归海藏。罗叉魔耶，随处所居。阳曹雷帝，复还宫殿。师真演派，各还所治。守经护戒，家奉香火。土地城隍，各居堂宇。天龙八部、四大金刚，随经所在。於是，大众各各欢喜，稽首皈依，信受奉行。拜谢天颜，奉辞而退。 太上元始天尊说宝月光皇后圣母孔雀明王尊经卷下终 奏乐。 弟子虔将干供养，供养十方诸圣众。 谈十供养。 花：仙境百花奇，不用栽培。牡丹
Interpretation

“Mo luo mo luo,” “ji li ji li,” and “zha li zha li” are the sounds of the incantation and should be recited in their original pronunciation. “Six Illuminations and Ten Penetrations” refers to the six kinds of supernatural powers and ten kinds of penetrating knowledge.

The eighty-one kings, the twenty-four deities, the Perfected One who governs the life allotted at birth, and all the perfected immortals will offer their protection everywhere to the faithful and their families. After the scripture is recited, all karmic offenses are erased, grievances are resolved, and entanglements are undone. Calamities disperse, illnesses quietly recede, misfortunes no longer befall them, and all things turn auspicious.

The harms arising from ancestors of every generation, relatives across lifetimes, debts, enmities and curses, as well as connections involving graves and lawsuits, are all dispelled along with this divine spell. Auspicious Qi gathers, bringing blessings, longevity, peace, and tranquility. The ancestors are transformed and freed to pass beyond this world. All beings can cultivate together and attain the Dao. With sincere refuge, one may receive lasting good fortune. This must be carried out promptly in accordance with the laws of Heaven.

“Clear River Tune” is the name of a musical form. “Newly composed” indicates that the lyrics are newly written; the intended meaning of “the assembly □” cannot be determined from the surviving text.

The Dao speaks: As the lecture on the scripture draws to a close, dragons, cranes, and celestial immortals come to welcome the assembly. At the front, nine phoenixes cry out in unison; behind them, eight luan birds play music in harmony. Lions and white cranes stand in rows on either side, escorting the celestial procession back to the Golden Palace, the residence of the Celestial Emperor. The Peacock Wisdom King and his retinue also arrive to welcome them. Then the spirits of every realm return to their own stations: the Peacock Wisdom King and his retinue return to the Land of Blessings; the secluded kings of the underworld return to the realm of the dead; the Dragon Kings and dragon maidens return to their ocean storehouses; the rakshasas and Māyās return to their own abodes; the Thunder Emperor of the human realm returns to his palace; and the perfected masters of the various lineages return to the territories under their charge. Those who guard the scripture and uphold the precepts continue to offer incense and make offerings at home. The earth gods and City Gods each remain in their own temples. The Celestial Dragons and Eight Divisions, together with the Four Great Vajra Kings, protect wherever the scripture is found.

Then everyone joyfully bows and takes refuge, believing in and carrying out the scripture’s teachings. They pay their respects and give thanks to the Celestial Worthy, then take their leave.

End of the lower volume of The Venerable Scripture Spoken by the Most High Original Celestial Worthy on the Holy Mother, Empress of Radiant Moon, and Peacock Wisdom King.

Music is played.

The disciple respectfully prepares offerings for the holy assembly of the ten directions.

Next comes an account of the ten kinds of offerings.

Flowers: The many flowers of the immortal realm are wondrously beautiful and need no planting or cultivation. Peonies…

芍药共荼縻，万朵金莲开烂熳。 供养真仪，花奉献。 花奉献，奉献圣前，斋主虔诚。花奉献，奉献上帝前。 灯：灯烛荧交光，照耀十方。诸天 星像放毫光，受罪众生俱解脱。 朝奉献，奉献圣前，斋主虔诚。花奉献，奉献上帝前。 灯：灯烛荧交光，照耀十方。诸天 星像放毫光，受罪众生俱解脱。 朝礼虚皇，灯奉献。 灯奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。灯奉献，奉献上帝前。 经：孔雀出仙经，济死浮生。三万 六部妙灵文，惟愿世人能解悟。 皈向慈尊，经奉献。 经奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。经奉献，奉献上帝前。 水：法水洒无边，东井灵泉。九龙 吐浴妙玄元，石景黄华常浣濯。 洗涤身田，水奉献。 水奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。水奉献，奉献上帝前。 茶：百雀吐灵芽，盏内生花。风清 两腋欲升霞，能效卢仝尝七碗。 妙相仙家，茶奉献。 茶奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。茶奉献，奉献上帝前。 酒：此酒世间无，味胜酝酬。神仙 由自抱琴沽，惟愿临格献圣上。 醉往蓬壶，酒奉献。
Interpretation

Peonies and tanglebrier roses bloom together, while ten thousand golden lotuses burst into radiant flower.

With a solemn ceremony, flowers are offered. They are presented before the Holy One, as the ritual officiant, with reverent devotion, brings them before the Supreme Deity.

Lamplight and candlelight mingle, shining in all ten directions. The stars of the heavens also send forth their radiance, freeing all beings who suffer and endure calamity. At the morning service, flowers are offered before the Holy One, and the ritual officiant devoutly presents them to the Supreme Deity.

Lamplight and candlelight mingle, illuminating all ten directions. The stars of the heavens shine forth, may all beings who suffer and endure calamity be freed. At the morning homage to the Void Emperor, one of the revered deities of Daoism, lamps and candles are offered. The disciple devoutly presents the lamp before the Holy One and the Supreme Deity.

The Scripture of the Peacock’s Emergence into Immortality, associated with the faith of the Peacock Wisdom King, can ferry the dead to salvation and aid the living. May people understand the teachings of the thirty-six thousand mysterious and numinous texts. Turning toward the compassionate deity, they offer a scripture; the disciple devoutly presents it before the Holy One and the Supreme Deity.

Ritual water is sprinkled without limit, drawn from the Eastern Well, a sacred spring in Daoist tradition. Nine dragons pour forth mysterious, pure spring water, continually washing the Stone Essence and Yellow Flower, images of Daoist cultivation. With ritual water, body and mind are cleansed; the disciple devoutly presents the water before the Holy One and the Supreme Deity.

A hundred sparrows offer wondrous tea buds, and flowers seem to bloom within the cups. A gentle breeze stirs; clouds and rosy mists seem to rise beneath the arms, lifting one lightly into the sky, like Lu Tong, the Tang poet who loved tea, savoring seven bowls. This immortal delicacy is offered as tea; the disciple devoutly presents it before the Holy One and the Supreme Deity.

This wine is rare in the human world, its flavor surpassing the finest vintages. The immortals themselves carry a qin and buy wine, hoping the Holy One will descend to receive the offering. After drinking, one seems to wander drunkenly through Penghu, the legendary island abode of immortals. So immortal wine is offered, and the disciple devoutly presents it to the Holy One. When wine is offered once more, may the Holy One again descend to receive it and, after drinking, wander drunkenly through Penghu.

酒奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。酒奉献，奉前。 酒：此酒世间无，味胜酝酬。神仙 由自抱琴沽，惟愿临格献圣上。 醉往蓬壶，酒奉献。 酒奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。酒奉献，奉献上帝前。 果：火枣及交梨，仙果希奇。石榴 红杳共鹅栗，王母蟠桃千岁果。 奉献真仪，果奉献。 果奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。果奉献，奉献上帝前。 斋：营厨辨香斋，妙用奇哉。珍仪 百味自天来，普献圣真亲纳受。 赐福消灾，斋奉献。 斋奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。斋奉献，奉献上帝前。 衣：蜀锦与昊绫，罗绮时新。银红 紫仪 百味自天来，普献圣真亲纳受。 赐福消灾，斋奉献。 斋奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。斋奉献，奉献上帝前。 衣：蜀锦与昊绫，罗绮时新。银红 紫绿色鲜明，织就千般龙凤锦。 奉献三清，衣奉献。 衣奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。衣奉献，奉献上帝前。 香：一炷道德香，遍满十方。孔雀 教主是师王，不舍经中弘誓愿。 覆护安康，香奉献。 香奉献，奉献圣前，弟子虔诚。香奉献，奉献上帝前。 献供已毕，诵三皈依回向。 三皈依回向 皈命极妙经，护国镇天星。普愿诸众生，悉皈依，同会乐升平。 皈命妙法经，法显阐天神。普愿世间灵，悉皈依，同会结良因。 皈命道德经，道中奥理深。普愿念诵人，悉皈依，同会步玉京。
Interpretation

The wine is presented and reverently offered before the Holy Venerable One. With a sincere heart, the disciple offers the wine to the Lord of Heaven.

Fruits are presented: rare immortal fruits such as fire dates and jiaoli pears, along with pomegranates, red dates, goose chestnuts, and the Peaches of Immortality from the Queen Mother of the West. With solemn ceremony, the fruits are reverently offered before the Holy Venerable One, and the disciple devoutly presents them to the Lord of Heaven.

Purified foods are presented: fragrant, pure dishes prepared with care, their flavors wondrous, an array of delicacies seeming to have come from Heaven. These offerings are presented to all the Holy Perfected Ones, the revered deities of Daoism. The disciple respectfully invites them to accept the offerings in person, and prays for blessings and the dispelling of calamities.

Garments are presented: brocades from Shu and silks from Hao, as well as fashionable gauzes and fine silks in vivid shades of silver-red, purple, and green, woven with patterns of dragons and phoenixes. The garments are offered to the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing), reverently placed before the Holy Venerable One, and devoutly presented by the disciple to the Lord of Heaven.

A single stick of Daoist virtue incense is offered, its fragrance spreading throughout the ten directions. The Peacock Master, a revered deity symbolized by the peacock, is the Lion King. In the scriptures, he often makes great vows to protect living beings and keep them safe and well. The disciple offers incense, reverently placing it before the Holy Venerable One and devoutly presenting it to the Lord of Heaven.

After the offerings are complete, the Three Refuges are recited and the merit is dedicated, directing the blessings of recitation and offering toward all living beings.

Dedication after Taking the Three Refuges

I take refuge in the supremely wondrous scriptures. May they protect the nation and bring peace to the celestial realms. May all living beings take refuge in the scriptures and share in peace and happiness.

I take refuge in the wondrous Dharma. May its teachings shine forth and the celestial deities appear. May all sentient beings in the world take refuge and form wholesome bonds together.

I take refuge in the Dao De Jing. The profound principles of the Dao are without end. May all who recite the scriptures take refuge in the Great Dao and ascend together to the Jade Capital, the immortal realm of Daoist legend.

人人得长寿，个个乐升平。 愿灭诸烦恼，道中奥理深。普愿念诵人，悉皈依，同会步玉京。 人人得长寿，个个乐升平。 愿灭诸烦恼，消除永不生。 稽首皈依道，同此结良因。 共生极乐国，龙华三会人。 志心信礼，太清师宝尊。永寿年，太极宫，观见世，诸众生。无上尊，一切堕地狱。入邪宗，生畜兽，失人身。赖师慈，为提携，大圣善通灵。化万民，修功果，忏灭多众生。无上尊，万福自来臻。若皈依，孔雀经，真教主，意业罪消除。 稽首皈依，无极大道。为上良因，志心称念，消除灾障天尊。不可思议功德。 奏乐化财回示 举念。 伏以道在圣传，修在於己。凡有所为，皆从心起。恳祷虔诚，一切信礼。向来坛中，演念圣母孔雀尊经几部，敬伸回向。 三清上圣。玉帝玉尊。 圣父圣母。三宝三界。 孔雀明王之主宰，诤泓法界之高真。 前傅后教之祖师，谈经演法之天人。 南辰北敬伸回向。 三清上圣。玉帝玉尊。 圣父圣母。三宝三界。 孔雀明王之主宰，诤泓法界之高真。 前傅后教之祖师，谈经演法之天人。 南辰北极之星斗，束西中斗度星宫。 二十八宿十二之宫神， 普天河汉之群真。直年太岁之本命，
Interpretation

May all live long, and may everyone enjoy peace and tranquility.

May every affliction be dispelled, and may all understand the profound and wondrous principles of the Dao. May all who recite the scriptures take refuge in the Great Dao, gather together, and journey as one to the Jade Capital, the celestial paradise of Daoist tradition.

May all live long, and may everyone enjoy peace and tranquility.

May every affliction be dispelled and never arise again.

With reverence, I bow and take refuge in the Great Dao. May this bring everyone into a wholesome bond, so that together we may be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss and take part in the Three Dragon Flower Assemblies, the three great assemblies that Maitreya Buddha is said to hold after attaining enlightenment.

With a sincere and reverent heart, I pay homage to the Venerable Teacher and Treasure of the Great Clarity, the honored deity of the Great Clarity Heaven. I pray for long life, and that the honored deities may watch over all beings from the Taiji Palace, the celestial palace of Daoist tradition. O Supreme Venerable One, among living beings are those who have fallen into hell, strayed into heretical teachings, or been reborn as animals and lost their human form. By the compassion and guidance of the revered Teacher, and through the great sage’s compassionate instruction and vast spiritual powers, may all turn from wrongdoing toward goodness and cultivate merit. May many beings also repent and free themselves from sin. O Supreme Venerable One, may blessings come naturally in abundance. Those who take refuge in the Peacock Scripture and put their faith in the true religious teacher may be freed from the sins of the mind.

With reverence, I bow and take refuge in the limitless Great Dao. May this be an excellent wholesome cause. With sincere hearts, we invoke the Heavenly Venerable Who Dispels Calamities and Obstacles; the merit of this practice is inconceivable.

Music and transformation of offerings; dedication of merit

Invocation:

We respectfully declare: the teachings of the Dao are transmitted by sages, but cultivation depends on each person. All actions arise from thoughts of the mind. With devoted hearts, we earnestly pray and pay homage to the honored deities. We have recited the Venerable Holy Mother Peacock Scripture a number of times in the ritual sanctuary; now, with reverence, we dedicate the merit of this recitation to the honored deities.

We dedicate it to the Three Pure Ones and the holy ones above, the Jade Emperor and the honored deities of the Jade Court, the Holy Father and Holy Mother, the Three Treasures, and the Three Realms; to the sovereign of the Peacock Wisdom King and the exalted perfected beings of the Dharma Realm; and to the patriarchs who transmitted the scriptures and teachings, and the heavenly beings who expound the scriptures and perform the rites.

We dedicate it to the stars of the Southern and Northern Dippers, the Dippers of the East, West, and Center, and the deities of every star palace; to the spirits of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions and the Twelve Palaces, and to the many perfected immortals throughout the heavens and the Milky Way; and also to the Grand Duke Jupiter of the current year and the Star Lord of each person’s birth year.

流年叨直之元辰。五岳四渎之圣帝， 四海九江之龙神。罗叉龙女之魔耶， 天王玉女之龙君。家杞香火之土地， 司命土禁之龙神。城隍里社之杞典， 当境泰山之庙神。瘟司行化之火部， 地盘业主之明神。祭系有感之英烈， 冤家债主之祸神。结愿冤仇之鬼众， 身中作乱之祸地盘业主之明神。祭系有感之英烈， 冤家债主之祸神。结愿冤仇之鬼众， 身中作乱之祸神。是日在会之真仙， 道场应感之证盟。纠察护道天神众， 珍妖灭怪众雷兵。经筵侍闻诸天圣， 一切神仙护教主。 仗此经功，普伸芹奉。请恩专为某削除罪愆，增崇寿算。伏愿经力流恩，帝心广布。好生有感之诚，民心无不之愿。家邦常享於世域，是非人我以和谐。凡在有情，均沾圣泽。稽首皈依，无极大道。志心称念，孔雀明王大天尊。众和：不可思议功德。 详夫此经，原谐。凡在有情，均沾圣泽。稽首皈依，无极大道。志心称念，孔雀明王大天尊。众和：不可思议功德。 详夫此经，原所处在武当太岳。
Interpretation

The gods listed here include the Star Lords who govern the current year of a person’s birth, the sacred emperors of the Five Sacred Mountains and Four Great Rivers, the Dragon Gods of the Four Seas and Nine Rivers, and such divine beings as rakshasas, Dragon Maidens, Māras, Heavenly Kings, Jade Maidens, and Dragon Lords. They also include the Earth Gods who oversee household incense offerings, the Gods of Destiny, the City Gods, the gods of local communities, the gods of the local Temple of Mount Tai, and the deities who govern pestilence, fires, and territory. Among them are also calamity spirits—such as celebrated heroes and the wronged dead who come in response to ritual offerings—and ghosts bound by vows or enmity. May the evil spirits that cling to people and bring disaster be driven away.

May the perfected immortals present today, the gods who respond to this ritual site and bear witness to the rites, the Heavenly Gods who investigate and protect the Dao, the Thunder Soldiers who subdue demons and monsters, and the holy multitudes from the heavens who attend the scripture assembly and come to hear the scripture all protect and uphold the teachings.

By the merit of reciting and upholding this scripture, may we express our reverence everywhere and pray especially for blessings upon a certain person, dispelling transgressions and adding years to their life. We humbly pray that the power of the scripture may bestow its blessings far and wide, and that the Emperor’s heart may offer protection to all. May everyone cherish life, do good, and pray sincerely; may the wishes of the people be answered; may households and the nation enjoy lasting peace, and may people live together in harmony without contention. May all sentient beings receive the grace of the sages. All bow their heads and take refuge in the boundless Great Dao, wholeheartedly reciting, “Great Heavenly Worthy, Peacock Wisdom King.” Together, all praise: “The merit is inconceivable.”

To explain this scripture in detail: its original place is Wudang Taiyue.

太和紫霄宫李提点，於舍身崖洞裹寻得复人经一部，计八十五卷，后载此道门孔雀经一部三卷。取出洞门，归宫观之，此乃道释两门之化也。凡夫不信，吾乃收贮在宫，不觉经中自蕴，不可隐匿，以此可传於世。今将古本抄录，散施十方。道士能识音谈演念者，福有千锺。上报君王，下资三宥。国泰民安，风调雨顺。人人乐业，处处和平者。 大明万历三十五年岁次丁未上元吉日，正一嗣教凝诚至道阐玄弘教大真人，掌天下道教事张国祥，奉旨校梓。 圣母孔雀明王
Interpretation

Li Tidian of Taihe Zixiao Palace found a copy of the Scripture of Restoring Humanity in a cave on She shen Cliff. It comprised eighty-five scrolls, with three scrolls of the Peacock Scripture of the Daoist Tradition appended at the end. He brought the scriptures out of the cave and back to the palace temple for examination, believing they revealed the role of both Daoist and Buddhist teachings in guiding people.

Ordinary people did not believe this, so I placed the scriptures in safekeeping at the palace. Unexpectedly, the contents they held could not be concealed, and so they could be spread throughout the world. I have now copied the ancient edition and distributed it far and wide. If Daoist priests can recognize the characters, explain and expound the text, and recite this scripture, they will accumulate profound merit: repaying the ruler above and helping the people below, bringing peace to the state and its people, ensuring favorable weather and good harvests, and allowing everyone to live and work in peace and prosperity.

On an auspicious day of the Shangyuan Festival in the thirty-fifth year of the Wanli reign of the Great Ming, the year being Dingwei, Zhang Guoxiang—Celestial Master of Zhengyi, heir to the tradition, with the titles “Sincere in Devotion to the Dao, Expounder of the Mystery, and Promoter of the Teaching,” and responsible for Daoist affairs throughout the realm—revised and printed this work by imperial command.

The Venerable Scripture of the Holy Mother, the Peacock Wisdom King.

尊经

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