The Dharani Sutra of The Buddha on Longevity, The Extinction of Offences and The Protection of Young Children: 16 of 33

After that, The World Honored One told the large multitude in the Dharma Assembly, “When the consciousness of a fetus enters the womb, The Mara Bo-Xun immediately releases four great poisonous snakes and six evil thieves of dustmotes into his body. If one of the four snakes or six thieves is not properly taken care of, the root of life for the fetus will immediately be terminated.”

“I have a Dharani Mantra which can help to increase the lifespan of a child. If the child is infected with diseases and undergoes great sufferings, once he has heard the Dharani Mantra, the diseases will immediately be cured. This Mantra will chase away all evil ghosts. The He said the following Mantra.

“Bo-Tou-Mi-Bo, Tou-Mi-Ti-Pi, Xi-Ni-Xi-Ni, Xi-Mi-Zhu-Li, Zhu-Luo-Zhu-Li, Hou-Lou-Hou-Lou, Yu-Li-Yu-Luo, Yu-Li-Bo-Lou-Bo-Li-Wen, Zhi-Zhen-Die, Pin-Die-Ban-Tzi-Mo-Die-Chi-Na-Jia-Li-Su-Bo-He.”

The Buddha said, “If good men and good women are able to accept, uphold, read and memorize the words in this Dharani Mantra, or speak the Mantra for the fetus that dwells in the womb, the babies who leave the wombs, or the sick children for seven days and seven nights, besides making offerings by burning the incense and showering the flowers. They must also write down, listen, accept and uphold the Mantra wholeheartedly. Then all the serious diseases and the former offences will be eradicated.”