Translations

[275] With Earnestness And Utmost Sincerity Uphold Mantras Continually 至诚恳切持咒去

持咒以不知义理,但只至诚恳切持去。

Upholding [of] mantras [can be] with not knowing [their] meanings [and] principles. However, only [with] earnestness [and] utmost sincerity upholding [them] continually.

[Note 1: A (spiritual) mantra ([神]咒) is a sacred syllable, word, phrase or name recited during mindfulness practices. A dhāraṇī (陀罗尼) is a kind of mantra (咒), while not all mantras are dhāraṇīs. Dhāraṇīs are usually, but not always longer, more specialised and complex than mantras, often including homage and requests to the enlightened in rituals. Both can function as complete prayers. Although their layers of meanings need not be known totally when practised sincerely, it is also alright to learn about them.]

[Note 2: According to the ‘Sūtra In Which The Buddha Speaks Of Amitā(bha) Buddha’s Fundamental Esoteric Spiritual Mantra’ 《佛说阿弥陀佛根本秘密神咒经》, as taught by Śākyamuni Buddha (释迦牟尼佛):

From the above, it can be known that Āmítuófó’s name is the unsurpassable dhāraṇī (无上陀罗尼), the dhāraṇī of dhāraṇīs.

From the above, it can be known that Āmítuófó’s name also functions like a dhāraṇī and spiritual mantra that encompasses all dhāraṇīs and all spiritual mantras. It is also an unsurpassable mantra (无上咒), the mantra of mantras.]

竭诚之极,自能业消智朗,障尽福崇。

[With the] utmost of wholeheartedness, [this is] naturally able [to be with evil] karmas eliminated [and] wisdom bright, [with] obstacles ending [and] blessings flourishing.

其利益有非思议所能及者。

These benefits have those not [by] comprehension able [to] reach.

[Note 3: Since Āmítuófó’s name is a mantra too, these benefits (and more) are also available with utmost wholehearted mindfulness of Buddha (一心念佛) using his name.]

Namo Amituofo : Translation and notes by Shen Shi’an

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《印光大师文钞菁华录》
Record Of Great Master Yìnguāng’s Collected Writings’ Essence
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