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English version: The harms they suffer. The ninth is being tormented by hunger and thirst, unable to obtain food and drink, and dying suddenly. These are the nine types of untimely death that I, the Tathagata, have briefly explained. There are countless other untimely deaths that are difficult to fully describe. Furthermore, Ananda, that Yama (Lord Yama, the King of the Underworld), who presides over the world, holds the records of names. If sentient beings are unfilial, commit the five rebellious acts, defame and insult the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), destroy the laws of ruler and subject, and break faith and precepts, Yama will examine and punish them according to the severity of their crimes. Therefore, I now exhort all sentient beings to light lamps, make banners, release living beings, and cultivate blessings, so that they may overcome suffering and not encounter various calamities. Commentary: This section explains the doubts. It has five parts: raising the doubt, confirming the doubt, requesting an answer, explaining the doubt, and concluding. Confirming the doubt means that the nine types of untimely death are all uncertain karma, the result of similar and continuous karma from past lives. If one accumulates merit and blessings, one can extend one's lifespan. Saying that one ultimately cannot obtain good results is because killing leads to a short life, and eating meat leads to increased illness. How can one who cuts off the lives of others extend one's own lifespan? Even if the illness is minor, it will deplete one's lifespan and create the cause for untimely death and imprisonment. This is the meaning within it. The conclusion means that if one does not cultivate blessings to extend one's life, one will belong to the jurisdiction of Yama. The meaning of the text is clear. At that time, among the assembly were the Twelve Yaksha Generals (Twelve Yaksha Generals), all seated in the assembly. They were: Kumbhira (Kumbhira), Vajra (Vajra), Mihira (Mihira), Andira (Andira), Anila (Anila), Sandila (Sandila), Indra (Indra), Pajra (Pajra), Mahura (Mahura), Cindala (Cindala), Caudala (Caudala), and Vikala (Vikala). Each of these Twelve Yaksha Generals had seven thousand Yakshas as their retinue. Simultaneously, they raised their voices and said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, today we have received the power of the Buddha and have heard the name of the World Honored One, Bhaisajyaguru (Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha) Vaidurya Prabhasa Tathagata, and we no longer have the fear of falling into the evil realms. We lead each other, all with one mind, and even to the end of our lives, we take refuge in the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). We vow to bear the responsibility for all sentient beings, bringing them benefit, enrichment, and peace. In whatever village, city, country, or secluded forest, if there is the circulation of this sutra, or if there are those who uphold the name of Bhaisajyaguru Vaidurya Prabhasa Tathagata and respectfully make offerings, we, these retinues, will protect these people, enabling them to be liberated from all suffering, and all their wishes will be fulfilled. Or if there are' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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疾厄求度脱者。亦应读诵此经。以五色缕结我名字。得如愿已然后解结。尔时世尊赞诸药叉大将言。善哉善哉。大药叉将。汝等念报世尊药师琉璃光如来恩德者。常应如是利益安乐一切有情。 述曰。此下第五药叉大将获益报恩成就。此中有三。初经家列名。次药叉誓愿。后如来赞许。文相可知。 尔时阿难白佛言。世尊。当何名此法门。我等云何奉持。佛告阿难。此法门名说药师琉璃光如来本愿功德。亦名说十二神将饶益有情结愿神咒。亦名拔除一切业障。应如是持。时薄伽梵说是语已。诸菩萨摩诃萨及大声闻国王大臣婆罗门居士天龙药叉健达缚阿素洛揭路罗紧㮏洛莫呼洛伽人非人等一切大众。闻佛所说皆大欢喜信受奉行。 述曰。此下第三闻名喜行分。言应如是持者答第二问。应如三名所诠之法而受持故。 药师琉璃光如来本愿功德经 本愿药师经古迹下(终) 现代汉语译本： 若有人身患疾病，希望得到解脱，也应当读诵这部经。用五色丝线结上我的名字（指药师琉璃光如来），愿望实现后然后解开结。这时，世尊赞叹各位药叉大将说：‘好啊，好啊！各位大药叉将，你们想要报答世尊药师琉璃光如来的恩德，就应当常常这样利益安乐一切有情众生。’ 述曰：下面是第五部分，药叉大将获得利益，报答恩情，功德成就。这部分有三点：一是经文列出药叉的名字，二是药叉发誓立愿，三是如来赞许。文句的含义可以明白。 这时，阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以记忆力超群著称）对佛说：‘世尊，这部法门应当叫什么名字？我们应当如何奉行？’佛告诉阿难：‘这部法门名为《说药师琉璃光如来本愿功德》，也名《说十二神将饶益有情结愿神咒》，也名《拔除一切业障》。应当这样受持。’当时，薄伽梵（Bhagavan，世尊的另一种称谓，意为有福德者）说完这些话后，诸位菩萨摩诃萨（Bodhisattva-Mahasattva，大菩萨）、大声闻（Mahasravaka，大阿罗汉）、国王、大臣、婆罗门（Brahmin，古印度僧侣阶层）、居士、天龙（Naga，印度神话中的蛇神）、药叉（Yaksa，一种守护神）、健达缚（Gandharva，天上的乐神）、阿素洛（Asura，一种好战的神）、揭路罗（Garuda，一种巨鸟）、紧㮏洛（Kinnara，一种半人半鸟的神）、莫呼洛伽（Mahoraga，一种蟒神）、人、非人等一切大众，听了佛所说的话，都非常欢喜，信受奉行。 述曰：下面是第三部分，听闻经名，欢喜奉行。‘应当这样受持’回答了第二个问题。应当按照这三个名称所诠释的法来接受和奉行。 《药师琉璃光如来本愿功德经》 本愿药师经古迹下（终）
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English version: Those who seek deliverance from illness and suffering should also recite this sutra. Tie a five-colored thread with my name (referring to Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha) on it, and untie the knot after the wish is fulfilled. At that time, the World-Honored One praised the Yaksha generals, saying: 'Excellent, excellent! Great Yaksha generals, if you wish to repay the kindness of the World-Honored One, Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, you should always benefit and bring happiness to all sentient beings in this way.' Commentary: The following is the fifth part, where the Yaksha generals receive benefits, repay kindness, and achieve merit. This part has three points: first, the sutra lists the names of the Yakshas; second, the Yakshas make vows; and third, the Tathagata (Tathagata, 'Thus Gone One', an epithet of the Buddha) praises them. The meaning of the sentences is clear. At that time, Ananda (Ananda, one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his excellent memory) said to the Buddha: 'World-Honored One, what should this Dharma (Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha) be called? How should we uphold it?' The Buddha told Ananda: 'This Dharma is called 'The Sutra of the Meritorious Virtues of the Fundamental Vows of Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha'. It is also called 'The Divine Mantra of the Twelve Yaksha Generals Who Benefit Sentient Beings and Fulfill Their Vows'. It is also called 'The Eradication of All Karmic Obstacles'. You should uphold it in this way.' At that time, after the Bhagavan (Bhagavan, another epithet of the World-Honored One, meaning the Blessed One) spoke these words, all the great Bodhisattvas (Bodhisattva-Mahasattva, great Bodhisattvas), great Sravakas (Mahasravaka, great Arhats), kings, ministers, Brahmins (Brahmin, the priestly class in ancient India), laypeople, Nagas (Naga, serpent deities in Indian mythology), Yakshas (Yaksa, a type of guardian deity), Gandharvas (Gandharva, celestial musicians), Asuras (Asura, a type of warring deity), Garudas (Garuda, a giant bird), Kinnaras (Kinnara, a half-human, half-bird deity), Mahoragas (Mahoraga, a type of serpent deity), humans, non-humans, and all the great assembly, hearing what the Buddha said, were all very happy, believed, accepted, and practiced it. Commentary: The following is the third part, hearing the name of the sutra and joyfully practicing it. 'You should uphold it in this way' answers the second question. You should accept and practice the Dharma explained by these three names. 'The Sutra of the Meritorious Virtues of the Fundamental Vows of Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha' Lower Traces of the Fundamental Vow Medicine Sutra (End) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------