The Dharani Sutra of The Buddha on Longevity, The Extinction of Offences and The Protection of Young Children: 27 of 33

“Moreover, Manjushri! After my extinction, in the Evil World of Five Turbidities, there are living beings who are not replete with a mind of kindness and compassion. They kill and harm the living beings and devour the flesh of all kinds of animals. Manjushri! Such behavior is the same as killing one’s parents, and it also resembles the eating of our next of kin and friends.”

“Because of killing and harming the living beings, in addition to destroying the fetus, such a man will lead a short lifespan presently. Even when the husband and wife are having coition, the sperms will be eaten by the Evil Raksas and so they will have no children in future.”

“But if he is able to write down, accept, uphold, read and recite this Sutra, then he can escape the evil fruition of a short life with no children to carry down his surname. Moreover, Manjushri, after my extinction, in the Evil World of Five Turbidities, all living beings are born without spiritual penetration of the past lives. So they do not know the rotation of cause and effect. When they temporarily obtain the human forms, they feel that they should fully enjoy themselves presently.”

“Besides, such a man will create all sinful karma with his body. May be he enjoys slandering others, or he may make use of his powerful, honorable and wealthy disposition to threaten others lives. He will give rise to all kinds of evil thoughts. On top of that he will have no faith in the Great Vehicle Sutra for he is arrogant and proud.”

“People like these will not live long presently. But if such a man is able to repent and reform sincerely, and with a subdued, soft and gentle mind, he is able to write down this Sutra. Besides he will accept, uphold, read, and recite it. With the strength of such good roots, he may have the chance to prolong his lifespan. Even if he is seriously sick and has to face all calamities and dangers, he will never die in accidents.”