The bodhisattva Youthful Mañjuśrī then scattered an inconceivable array of flowers—mandārava flowers, lotuses, water lilies, and many others—over the Blessed One, while a symphony of divine music resounded. He asked the Blessed One, “How are the samayas to be fulfilled?”
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The Blessed One replied:
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“Those who maintain their respective samayas And are connected to the circle of deities Should abandon the killing of beings, Not take what is not given,
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“Not frequent women or abuse them, Avoid all types of lies, Relinquish intoxicants, meat, And all types of stealing,
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“Cast aside lustful attitudes Toward each and every woman, And show them benevolent respect As if they were one’s own mother.
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“For those who maintain these samaya commitments, All rites will be effective.”
The bodhisattva Youthful Mañjuśrī then scattered an inconceivable array of flowers—mandārava flowers, lotuses, water lilies, and many others—over the Blessed One, while a symphony of divine music resounded. He asked the Blessed One, “How are the samayas to be fulfilled?”
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The Blessed One replied:
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“Those who maintain their respective samayas And are connected to the circle of deities Should abandon the killing of beings, Not take what is not given,
EN
“Not frequent women or abuse them, Avoid all types of lies, Relinquish intoxicants, meat, And all types of stealing,
EN
“Cast aside lustful attitudes Toward each and every woman, And show them benevolent respect As if they were one’s own mother.
EN
“For those who maintain these samaya commitments, All rites will be effective.”
Sutraya