Moreover, Manjushri, there may be good men and women of pure faith who, all their lives, do not worship other gods, but single-mindedly take refuge with the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. They accept and uphold precepts, such as the five precepts, the ten precepts, the four hundred precepts of a Bodhisattva, the two hundred and fifty precepts of a Bhikshu, or the five hundred precepts of a Bhikshuni.
Perhaps they have violated some of the precepts they received and are afraid of falling into the evil destinies.
If they concentrate on reciting that Buddha’s name and worship and make offerings to him, they definitely will not be reborn in the three evil destinies.”
“If there is a woman about to give birth who suffers great pain, if she sincerely recites his name and worships, praises, venerates, and makes offerings to that Tathagata, all her sufferings will be dispelled.
The newborn child will be sound and healthy, and will have upright features. Seeing him will make people happy.
He will be keen and intelligent, peaceful and secure, and with few ailments, and no evil spirit will come to rob him of his vitality.“
The text emphasizes the power of Buddha’s name and worship to alleviate suffering and ensure a positive rebirth. It states that even those who have violated precepts can attain liberation by focusing on Buddha’s name and making offerings. Additionally, the text highlights the benefits of reciting Buddha’s name for pregnant women, claiming that it can ease pain, ensure a healthy baby, and prevent evil spirits from harming the child.
