《太上說中斗大魁掌筭伏魔神咒經》

The Great Supreme (Taishang) Lao Jun proclaimed: Though the Dao is formless and without appearance, it eternally abides in profound mystery. It is the supreme divinity, the most wondrous numinous presence that embraces all things and nourishes all living beings. Every sentient being receives wisdom from the Dao—those who follow it thrive, while those who oppose it perish.

For those who wish to transcend the mundane world, ascend to the celestial realms, and avoid the underworld's darkness, they should practice sincere purification and recite this scripture morning and evening:

• Reciting it 100 times brings peace to the hun and po (ethereal and corporeal souls)
• Reciting it 1,000 times summons dragon spirits to guard the body
• Reciting it 10,000 times subdues evil spirits and demons, fulfilling all wishes and ensuring success in all endeavors

The mighty power of this scripture:

• It can subdue malevolent ghosts and bind demonic entities
• Those who defy it will perish, while those who revere it will gain renewal
• Completing 10,000 recitations grants spiritual powers, lightness of body, and freedom of movement, ultimately enabling flight on clouds and ascension to immortality

Special instructions:

1. Ordinary practitioners who sincerely listen and uphold it will surely receive divine protection

2. In perilous situations—such as war, disasters, confinement, encounters with wild beasts, or evil spirits—silently recite the scripture (without voicing it aloud) with pure sincerity, and celestial soldiers will descend to dispel calamities

The guardian deities mentioned in the scripture include:

• 100,000 Celestial Masters (Tianshi) prolonging life
• 100,000 Perfected Ones (Zhenren) bestowing vitality
• 100,000 Golden Boys guarding the soul
• 100,000 Jade Maidens protecting the body
• 100,000 Heavenly Warriors devouring ghosts
• 100,000 Mighty Warriors vanquishing demons
• 100,000 Generals slaying evil spirits
• 100,000 Vajra Guardians binding malevolent forces

Their immense power manifests when:

• Dragon Kings rage with thunder and lightning
• Mountains shift amid violent storms
• The Five Directional Emperors and Five Sacred Peaks' deities unite in protection
• The Six Jia and Six Ding generals accompany the practitioner
• Demons' skulls split upon hearing, leaving no hiding place for evil spirits
• Fierce beasts flee, and weapons cannot harm

Final admonition:

Reciters must maintain absolute sincerity without negligence. Upon completing 10,000 recitations and perfecting their Daoist practice, they will naturally ascend to the Penglai paradise. Even the Five Directional Emperors once cultivated these merits.

(Closing incantation) Swiftly, by the decree of the Supreme Mystic Capital!