Chapter 17: The Increase of Wealth by the Great Goddess Śrī
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Then the great goddess Śrī said these words to the Bhagavat, “Bhagavat, not far from here to the north, in the environs of Alakāvati, the palace of Mahārāja Vaiśravaṇa, there is a sublime pleasure grove by the name of Puṇyakusumaprabha, in which there is a mansion made of the seven precious materials which is called Padmottarasuvarṇadhvaja, which is where I live.
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“Any person who wishes to increase their accumulation of grain should clean their house well, wash well, wear clean white clothes, wear clothes that have been perfumed, bow down to the tathāgata arhat samyaksaṃbuddha Ratnakusumaguṇasāgaravaiḍūrya-kanakagirivarṇabhadrasuvarṇaprabhāsaśrī, and say his name three times. Then the great goddess Śrī will make an offering with her own hands. Flowers, incense, and perfume should also be offered. Various kinds of flavors should also be offered. The name of The Lord King of Sūtras, the Sublime Golden Light should be recited three times and words of truth recited. Also, offerings should be made to the great goddess Śrī. When flowers and incense are offered, and various kinds of flavors are offered, at that time, through the power of this Lord King of Sūtras, the great goddess Śrī will turn her mind toward that house and its great accumulation of grain will increase.
EN
“Those who wish to invoke the great goddess Śrī should remember these vidyāmantras:
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“ ‘I pay homage to all the buddhas of the past, the future, and the present.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to all the buddhas and bodhisattvas.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Bhagavat Tathāgata Ratnaśikhin.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Bhagavat Tathāgata Tip of Brilliant, Precious, Pure Fire.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Jambu Golden Victory Banner That is Golden in Appearance.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇaprabhāgarbha.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Radiance of a Hundred Suns’ Illuminating Essence.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇaratnākaracchatrakūṭa.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇapuṣpajvalaraśmiketu.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Mahāpradīpa.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Ratnaketu.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Akṣobhya in the east.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Ratnaketu in the south.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Amitābha in the west.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Dundubhisvara in the north.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Maitreya.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Ruciraketu.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Suvarṇaprabhāsottama.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Golden Essence.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Sadāprarudita.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Dharmodgata.
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“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Supratiṣṭha.’
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“Having paid homage to them, I will practice this mantra.
“These are words with an infallible meaning. That single-sentence mantra has the nature of an empowerment bestowed upon the crown of the head and bestows the valid accomplishment of the true nature.
EN
“The practice for beings of middling capacity is to possess and recite this, while keeping the eight vows for seven years without transgressions but only roots of merit. In order for themselves and others to perfect omniscient wisdom, each morning and afternoon they should make offerings of flowers and incense to all the buddhas and pray, ‘May I fulfill this wish of mine, may I fulfill it quickly.’
EN
“In a temple or in a solitary place, clean the building and make a circle of dung. Offer perfume and incense. Arrange a clean seat, scatter flower petals on the ground and then sit on it.
EN
“Then, in that instant, the great goddess Śrī will come and reside there. From then on, that house, village, town, market town, temple, or place of solitude will never be disturbed and never be in need. Everyone will obtain cowries, gold, jewels, wealth, grain, and all requisites; they will become happy through all that brings happiness.
EN
“Whatever good actions have been done, give the supreme part to the great goddess Śrī, and because of that she will remain with you for as long as you live and will never abandon you. All your aspirations will be completely fulfilled.”
Chapter 17: The Increase of Wealth by the Great Goddess Śrī
EN
Then the great goddess Śrī said these words to the Bhagavat, “Bhagavat, not far from here to the north, in the environs of Alakāvati, the palace of Mahārāja Vaiśravaṇa, there is a sublime pleasure grove by the name of Puṇyakusumaprabha, in which there is a mansion made of the seven precious materials which is called Padmottarasuvarṇadhvaja, which is where I live.
EN
“Any person who wishes to increase their accumulation of grain should clean their house well, wash well, wear clean white clothes, wear clothes that have been perfumed, bow down to the tathāgata arhat samyaksaṃbuddha Ratnakusumaguṇasāgaravaiḍūrya-kanakagirivarṇabhadrasuvarṇaprabhāsaśrī, and say his name three times. Then the great goddess Śrī will make an offering with her own hands. Flowers, incense, and perfume should also be offered. Various kinds of flavors should also be offered. The name of The Lord King of Sūtras, the Sublime Golden Light should be recited three times and words of truth recited. Also, offerings should be made to the great goddess Śrī. When flowers and incense are offered, and various kinds of flavors are offered, at that time, through the power of this Lord King of Sūtras, the great goddess Śrī will turn her mind toward that house and its great accumulation of grain will increase.
EN
“Those who wish to invoke the great goddess Śrī should remember these vidyāmantras:
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to all the buddhas of the past, the future, and the present.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to all the buddhas and bodhisattvas.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Bhagavat Tathāgata Ratnaśikhin.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Bhagavat Tathāgata Tip of Brilliant, Precious, Pure Fire.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Jambu Golden Victory Banner That is Golden in Appearance.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇaprabhāgarbha.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Radiance of a Hundred Suns’ Illuminating Essence.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇaratnākaracchatrakūṭa.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Suvarṇapuṣpajvalaraśmiketu.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Mahāpradīpa.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Ratnaketu.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Akṣobhya in the east.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Ratnaketu in the south.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Amitābha in the west.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the Tathāgata Dundubhisvara in the north.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Maitreya.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Ruciraketu.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Suvarṇaprabhāsottama.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Golden Essence.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Sadāprarudita.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Dharmodgata.
EN
“ ‘I pay homage to the bodhisattva Supratiṣṭha.’
EN
“Having paid homage to them, I will practice this mantra.
“These are words with an infallible meaning. That single-sentence mantra has the nature of an empowerment bestowed upon the crown of the head and bestows the valid accomplishment of the true nature.
EN
“The practice for beings of middling capacity is to possess and recite this, while keeping the eight vows for seven years without transgressions but only roots of merit. In order for themselves and others to perfect omniscient wisdom, each morning and afternoon they should make offerings of flowers and incense to all the buddhas and pray, ‘May I fulfill this wish of mine, may I fulfill it quickly.’
EN
“In a temple or in a solitary place, clean the building and make a circle of dung. Offer perfume and incense. Arrange a clean seat, scatter flower petals on the ground and then sit on it.
EN
“Then, in that instant, the great goddess Śrī will come and reside there. From then on, that house, village, town, market town, temple, or place of solitude will never be disturbed and never be in need. Everyone will obtain cowries, gold, jewels, wealth, grain, and all requisites; they will become happy through all that brings happiness.
EN
“Whatever good actions have been done, give the supreme part to the great goddess Śrī, and because of that she will remain with you for as long as you live and will never abandon you. All your aspirations will be completely fulfilled.”