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I've been wanting to write about this topic for a very long time. This issue has affected far too many lay people (especially the Chinese themselves in China）， who are "dabbling" with / interested in / keeping Taoist Related auspicious objects , be it Taoist Protection Talismans or Taoist Lucky Pendants or Taoist Feng-Shui Items.
One of this specific Taoist /Chinese Related Object I'm about to share about is called ‘Mountain Spirit’ Coin. ‘Mountain Spirit’ Coins are a type of Taoist folk "amulet money" (talismanic coins) popular from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties to the Qing dynasty. They were not circulating currency, typically round with a square hole, and mostly made of copper. Primarily used for warding off evil spirits, protecting the home, and ensuring peace, the obverse is engraved with a "Mountain Spirit" talisman (actually a demon-slaying Bagua incantation), while the reverse features a Bagua pattern, carrying rich folk cultural connotations such as exorcising demons.
Now, here is the PROBLEM - A VERY BIG PROBLEM that affected hundred over thousands of Chinese Folks themselves, especially those from China.
**THE ONE MAIN HUGE ERROR IS THAT IT IS ENGRAVED WITH POST-HEAVEN BAGUA**
In order for You to understand what is the problem, firstly, You need to know there are 2 types of Bagua (Eight Trigrams)：
Pre-Heaven Bagua (先天八卦) a.k.a Fuxi Bagua (伏羲八卦)
Post-Heaven Bagua (后天八卦) a.k.a Wen Wang Bagua (文王八卦)
To understand more details about Pre-Heaven Bagua & Post-Heaven Bagua, go to:
Pre-Heaven Bagua is often printed or engraved in Taoist Spiritual / Magical / Sorcery Tools , such as Taoist Talismans, Taoist Magic Whips , Black Command Flags (used by spirit mediums ritual) , Taoist Jade Pendants, Taoist Bagua Mirrors, Taoist Stamp Seals for the purpose of spiritual protection, exorcism, warding off evil spirits, ghost hunting, ghost catching, spiritual battling etc. One Short Sentence - To deal with anything that is spiritual / sorcery related.
Post-Heaven Bagua is usually applied on Divination Prediction and Feng shui.
Here is the Problem, which now You understand...
Folks keep a ‘Mountain Spirit’ Coin, hoping for spiritual protection from ghosts and evil spirits but it doesn't serve this main purpose because it is engraved with Post-Heaven Bagua (and not Pre-Heaven Bagua). Nevermind that it is not spiritually activated through "Light Opening" (开光) Ritual, because it is not even a Pre-Heaven Bagua to start with.
The Grave Problem is...
The Error had started since ancient time, around late Qing Dynasty period , when that particular person who 1st created the version of 'Mountain Spirit' Coin engraved with the symbol of Post-Heaven Bagua (instead of Pre-Heaven Bagua) and then the Copy-Cats carry along the "Error" to the modern days, due to either the 'Blind Leading The Blind' or deliberately 'Going Along With The Mistake' to continue mass producing the ‘Mountain Spirit’ Coins with Post-Heaven Bagua to sell to the public.
During the early 50s to late 90s, the China Chinese were banned from spiritual practice and have brain-washed to believe that anything spiritual related are superstitious. It is only in late 2000s and beyond, when China's economy has opened up, the China Chinese are free to do business and soon they realise there are a lot of money to be made by selling "Spiritual" and "Feng Shui" Items to make money, without the fundamental knowledge and skills of Taoist Magic / Sorcery , which ironically, these magical skills were originated from China since ancient time but they have lost touch with the knowledge and skills.
In actual fact, the knowledge and skills of Taoist Spiritual Magic /Sorcery are still available in the ancient Taoist Textbooks in China but the majority of the China Folks have no interest to learn (but only wanting to Sell "Spritual" Products to make money).
The Taoist Magical /Sorcery Skills and Taoist Spiritual Practice by the Overseas Chinese in Taiwan , Hong Kong and South East Asia - Malaysia，Singapore , Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia are still well-preserved.
In Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia, the spiritual / magical Tools, such as talismans, ritual implements, black command flags, the Taoist Temples and altars all use the Pre-Heaven Bagua.
Fake Taoist Masters / Sorcerers In China
The problem is that many China Chinese, without (or not interested to gain the) basic knowledge of Taoist Spiritual Magic /Sorcery, are mass-producing by the hundred thousands of the "Error" version of Taoist Spiritual Protection Objects / Pendants / Items, such as 'Mountain Spirit' Coins with engraved the symbol of Post-Heaven Bagua and selling them online.
Comically, many Fake Taoist Masters in China, put on Taoist Robes and make videos and post themselves on Social Medias to try to sell their Error-Filled Spiritual Items.
Not only are the China Chinese Fake Taoist Masters selling Error-Filled Taoist Pendents (using Post Heaven Bagua), the Spiritual Protection Talismans from them are shown with Post-Heaven Bagua.
**Worse still... there are even China Chinese thinking that engraving with Pre-Heaven Bagua is wrong version and only engraved with the Post-Heaven Bagua on the 'Mountain Spirit' Coins are the correct verion.**
The Blind leading the Blind...
There are many Chinese Folks in Singapore and Malaysia , who have interest in buying and keeping Taoist / Chinese Spiritual Protection Objects / Pendants / Items / Talismans, or are already keeping some of them, but because they don't have the basic knowledge of Taoist Spiritual Knowledge & Skills, so they can't tell what is Right or Wrong or the Differences and end up buying the useless "Spiritual" Items, which doesn't serve what they wish for , such as Spiritual Protection.
Since the Chinese Lay Folks can't even notice the errors themselves, what can You aspect from the Westerners.
After reading this article, now You know what is Right or Wrong and know the different usages of Pre-Heaven Bagua and Post-Heaven Bagua.
Seek A Taoist Master / Sorcerer outside China
To consult or seek for any Taoist Spiritual Objects / Items / Pendants / Talismans or learn any Taoist Spiritual Skills, it is wise to seek help from Taoist Spiritual Masters / Sorcerers from Taiwan , Hong Kong, Malaysia , Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia or Singapore.
Westerners can seek help from Taoist Sorcery Masters in Singapore, because they can speak English, but it is very few, including me (Taoist Sorcery Master a.k.a Kumantong 4D Master).
Take Note: There are many fake Taoist Masters (who are actually lay-people) without Taoist Spiritual knowledge and skills in China, who put on Taoist Robes and appear on social medias, to try to sell their Taoist "Magical" Items online.
As a Lay Person, now You can tell whether the Taoist Spiritual Item (for spiritual protection purpose) which has a Bagua Symbol , whether it has spiritual power or not, by just looking at the Bagua Symbol, whether it is the Pre-Heaven or the Post-Heaven. If a Post-Heaven Symbol is used in the Taoist Spiritual Item, it is a dead giveaway that it is confirmed Fake and the creator of the spiritual Item is not a proper Taoist Master / Sorcerer / Practitioner.
Lastly, if You ever want to keep a Taoist Spiritual Protection Item with a Bagua Symbol in it, be it a pendant or talisman, make sure it is Pre-Heaven Bagua.
*The Jade Pivot Treasure Scripture Spoken by the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder and Lightning in the Nine Heavens 《九天应元雷声普化天尊说玉枢宝经》*
This spell that is recited in the movie Exhuma - 파묘 / 破墓(Korean Horror Movie 2024). It is a very short excerpt that originates from the Taoist Thunder Scripture - "The Jade Pivot Treasure Scripture Spoken by the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder and Lightning in the Nine Heavens" 《九天应元雷声普化天尊说玉枢宝经》. It is used to exorcise evil spirits and summon spirits.
English Translation: "The Celestial Venerable said: Why not summon the nine spirits within your body? The first is 天生 (tiān shēng) , the second is 无英 (wú yīng), the third is 玄珠 (xuán zhū) , the fourth is 正中 (zhèng zhòng), the fifth is 子丹 (zǐ dān), the sixth is 回回 (huí hui), the seventh is 丹元 (dān yuán), the eighth is 太渊 (tài yuān), and the ninth is 灵童 (líng tóng). Summoning them will bring good fortune. Why not call upon the three essences within your body? The first is 台光 (Tai Guang), the second is 爽灵 (Shuang Ling), and the third is 幽精 (You Jing). Calling them will bring joy. When the five hearts are restless, the six pulses are throbbing, the four limbs are uneasy, and the hundred joints are in distress, this scripture should be recited."
More Detailed Information: The Nine Spirits within the Body (身中九灵 - Shen Zhong Jiu Ling) originates from Taoist classics (道教经典) and refers to nine important deities residing within the human body: Tiansheng (天生), Wuying (无英), Xuanzhu (玄珠), Zhengzhong (正中), Zidan (子丹), Huihui (回回), Danyuan (丹元), Taiyuan (太渊), and Lingtong (灵童). Practitioners of the Way (修道者 - Xiūdàozhě) often "summon them" (召之 - Zhào zhī) to pray for auspiciousness and health.
Broadly, the term can also refer to the human body’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit (精气神 - Jīng Qì Shén) and the core of cultivation, which relates to Taoist medical principles found in texts like the "Ling Shu" (《灵枢》)
Jiu Ling (九灵 - Nine Spirits): Derived from Taoist classics such as the "Jade Pivot Sutra" (《玉枢宝经》 - Yùshū Bǎojīng). They are the nine "original spirits" (本神 - Běnshén) within the human body, representing the vital components of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
Function: If a practitioner can call upon or "summon" (召之) these spirits, they will obtain good fortune (吉利 - Jílì), implying the strengthening of the body and the prolongation of life (延年益寿 - Yánnián yìshòu).
1. The Specific Names and Symbolism of the Nine Spirits (九灵)
In Taoist theory of "Inner Observation" (内观 - Nèiguān), these nine deities correspond to different physiological or energetic parts of the body. Summoning and guarding them is believed to dispel illness, prolong life, and turn misfortune into good luck (祛病延年、逢凶化吉).
Spirit Name (Chinese/Pinyin)
Correspondence / Symbolism
天生 (Tiānshēng)
The Mysterious Female (玄牝 - Xuánpìn): The root of breath or original energy; also referred to as the "Sea of Qi" (气海) below the navel.
无英 (Wúyīng)
The Infant (婴儿 - Yīng'ér): The essence of pure Yang (纯阳之精) within the human body.
玄珠 (Xuánzhū)
The Valley Spirit (谷神 - Gǔshén): Represents the residence of the divine/spirit.
正中 (Zhèngzhōng)
Lady Niwan (泥丸夫人 - Níwán Fūrén): The guardian deity of the brain/upper dantian.
子丹 (Zǐdān)
Spirit of the Spirit Terrace (灵台神 - Língtái Shén): A manifestation of the Heart-Spirit.
回回 (Huíhuí)
The Spirit of the Noble Bond (贵券神 - Guìquàn Shén).
丹元 (Dānyuán)
The Heart-Spirit (心神 - Xīnshén): Governs the blood vessels, consciousness, and mind.
太渊 (Tàiyuān)
The Kidney Palace (肾宫 - Shèngōng): Governs the "Water Office" and essential essence/Qi.
灵童 (Língtóng)
The Spiritual Youth: Controls the Spirits of the Five Viscera (五脏神 - Wǔzàng Shén).
Associations: Together with the body's "Three Spirits" (三精 - Sānjīng)—specifically Taiguang (台光), Shuangling (爽灵), and Youjing (幽精)—they constitute essential concepts in Taoist cultivation.
In Taoist internal alchemy, the body is often viewed as a "landscape" inhabited by gods that govern different organs and functions.
Internal Alchemy (内丹 - Nèidān): The practice of "summoning" these spirits is part of meditative visualization used to harmonize the body's internal energy.
The Three Souls (三魂 - Sānhún): The "Three Spirits" mentioned at the end are more commonly known as the Three Souls, which govern the vital life force and intellectual clarity.
The Three Spirits (三精 - Sānjīng) / Three Souls (三魂 - Sānhún)
Name (Chinese)
Pinyin
Translation
Function & Role
Taiguang (台光)
Táiguāng
Vital Light
The Life Soul. It is the "spark" of life. If this spirit stays in the body, you stay alive and healthy. If it leaves, the body becomes a "walking corpse."
Shuangling (爽灵)
Shuǎnglíng
Bright Spirit
The Intellectual Soul. It governs intelligence, quick-wittedness, and your ability to react to the world. In Taoist medicine, a "weak" Shuangling is linked to mental confusion.
Youjing (幽精)
Yōujīng
Ethereal Essence
The Desire Soul. It governs your hidden instincts, including sexual attraction and emotional attachments. It is the most "Yin" (shadowy) of the three.
The Connection: How They Work Together
The Nine Spirits and the Three Spirits form a hierarchy of "Inner Gods":
The Nine Spirits (九灵): Act like the officers or "inner ministers." They reside in specific "rooms" (organs and head palaces) and manage the daily flow of energy (Qi).
The Three Spirits (三精): Act like the emperors or "sovereigns." They are the higher consciousness that oversees the Nine Spirits.
The Practice of "Summoning" (召之): When a practitioner "summons" them through meditation, they are essentially performing an "inner roll call." The goal is to ensure all 12 spirits (9 + 3) are present and accounted for.
If the spirits stay: You achieve longevity (延年益寿).
If the spirits scatter: You experience illness, mental decline, or death.
Together, they protect the Essence, Qi, and Spirit (精气神). This is why Taoist charts (like the Neijing Tu) often show the body as a busy city or landscape—everyone has a job to do to keep the person healthy.
More Extra / Additional Information:In Taoist belief, while the Three Souls (三魂 - Sānhún) are considered "heavenly" and ethereal, the Seven Po (七魄 - Qīpò) are the "earthly" or physical souls. They are tethered to the body and govern our primal instincts, physical health, and animalistic functions.
When a person dies, the Hun (Three Souls) are said to ascend to the heavens, while the Po (Seven Souls) return to the earth with the body.
Here are the names and meanings of the Seven Po:
Name (Chinese)
Pinyin
Translation
Function / Association
Shìgǒu (尸狗)
Shīgǒu
Corpse Dog
Alertness. It governs the body's ability to remain alert even while sleeping (like a watchdog).
Fúshǐ (伏矢)
Fúshǐ
Hidden Arrow
Digestion. It governs the processing of food and the elimination of waste.
Quèyīn (雀阴)
Quèyīn
Sparrow Yin
Reproduction. It governs the reproductive organs and sexual energy.
Túnzé (吞贼)
Tūnzéi
Swallowing Thief
Immunity. It "swallows" external pathogens and protects the body from disease.
Fēidú (非毒)
Fēidú
Non-Poison
Detoxification. It governs the dispersal of heat and the cooling of the body/blood.
Chúhuì (除秽)
Chúhuì
Removing Filth
Cleansing. It is responsible for cleaning the internal organs of metabolic "trash."
Chòufèi (臭肺)
Chòufèi
Stinking Lung
Respiration. It governs the intake of fresh air and the expulsion of "stale" air.
How they related:
The 9 Spirits (九灵): The "Officers" (The consciousness of the organs).
The 3 Souls (三魂/三精): The "Kings" (The higher spirit and intellect).
The 7 Po (七魄): The "Laborers" (The physical maintenance crew).
The Taoist Concept of Health
Taoists believe that for a human to be "whole," these 19 entities (9 Spirits + 3 Souls + 7 Po) must be in harmony. When you read about "Summoning the spirits" (召之) in your original text, the practitioner is essentially trying to keep the 7 Po from becoming too unruly (emotional/animalistic) and the 3 Souls from drifting away (daydreaming/spirit-loss).
Video Of Recitation Of the Full Version Taoist Thunder Scripture - "The Jade Pivot Treasure Scripture Spoken by the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder and Lightning in the Nine Heavens" 《九天应元雷声普化天尊说玉枢宝经》in Chinese Mandarin.
"The Jade Pivot Treasure Scripture Spoken by the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder and Lightning in the Nine Heavens" 《九天应元雷声普化天尊说玉枢宝经》 , abbreviated as the Jade Pivot Treasure Scripture 《玉枢宝经》 or the Jade Pivot Scripture 《玉枢经》. It was written around the end of the Northern Song Dynasty or the Southern Song Dynasty . It was closely related to Bai Yuchan (白玉蟾) and the Thunder Magic of the Shen Xiao School (神霄派雷法) and was included in the Dong Zhen Section (洞真部) of the Taoist Canon《正统道藏》 .
The book takes the " Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder " as the center, the highest thunder god of Taoism , and expounds the principles of the "Supreme Way", the "fate" of man, and the methods of eliminating disasters and resolving difficulties.
Throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, this scripture was highly regarded by the masses who practiced self- cultivation under the views of Taoism , Confucianism , and the unity of the three religions. To this day, the Jade Pivot Scripture 《玉枢经》 is still recited and performed, and exists in many Taoist Ritual Systems.
Note:The text is attributed to 九天應元雷聲普化天尊 （Jiu Tian Ying Yuan Lei Sheng Pu Hua Tian Zun) - The 'Heavenly Lord of Universal Transformation Whose Voice of Thunder Resonates from the Origin of the Nine Heavens'. This deity is one of the Nine Stars of the Heavenly Palace, in charge of the Five Thunders, universally transforming all living beings, and rewarding good and punishing evil.
*The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life 《太上太清天童护命妙经》*
The scripture writtern / tattooed all over the body of the protagonist Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun) in the movie Exhuma 破墓 is known as 'Taeeul Bosing Gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經) in Korean Shamanism. - "Scripture of the Great One for Protecting the Body" .
It is actually a modified version of a Taoist Scripture -"The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》(Tài Shàng Tài Qīng Tiān Tóng Hù Mìng Miào Jīng) .
Its role of the Taoist Scripture in the film - Exhuma 파묘 / 破墓 (Korean Horror Movie 2024)
All-round protection : This scripture is included in the scriptures written / tattooed all over the body of the protagonist Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun) in the movie. Because the scripture contains the blessing of all natural and supernatural forces such as "heaven, earth, sun, moon, stars, and gods", it is regarded as the most powerful "golden bell shield".
Confronting the Japanese Demon Generals : In the latter half of the film, during the battle against the powerful Japanese demon generals (spirits), these scriptures acted as physical barriers. Although the demon generals were powerful, their attacks were unable to directly harm the parts covered by the scriptures due to the divine protection provided by the scriptures.
Folk Culture Integration : Director Jang Jae-hyun referenced authentic Korean shamanistic culture during filming. Although these are Taoist scriptures, they are often used by shamans in Korean folk beliefs to enhance the effects of exorcism rituals (such as the "Daesar" ritual).
The opening lines of the scripture (a common passage in movies)
"The Supreme Being said: Heaven gave me life, Earth sustains me, the sun and moon shine upon me, the stars glorify me, the immortals elevate me, the God of Destiny grants me life, the Supreme One entrusts me with my duties, the Jade Emperor summons me, the Three Officials protect me, and the Five Emperors guard me..."
This series of parallel sentences is very impactful in the film's visual presentation and chanting, symbolizing that the protagonist has become one with the entire cosmic divine system, thereby gaining immunity to evil spirits.
Below is the Korean Shamanism Version of 'Taeeul Bosing Gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經)that is tatooed on all over the body of the protagonist Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun) :
태상왈(太上曰) : 황천생아(皇天生我), 황지재아(皇地在我), 일월조아(日月助我),
성신영아(星辰暎我), 제선거아(諸仙擧我), 사명여아(司命與我), 태을림아(太乙臨我),
옥신도아(玉神度我), 삼관보아(三官輔我), 오제우아(五帝佑我), 북신상아(北辰相我),
남극좌아(南極佐我), 금동시아(金童侍我), 옥녀배아(玉女倍我), 육갑진아(六甲眞我) ,
육정진아(六丁進我), 천문개아(天門開我), 지호통아(地戶通我), 산택용아(山澤聳我) ,
강하도아(江河渡我), 풍우송아(風雨送我), 뇌정순아(雷霆順我), 팔괘준아(八卦遵我),
구궁둔아(九宮遁我), 은양종아(陰陽從我) , 오행부아(五行扶我), 사시성아(四時成我),
아명착아(阿明着我), 태청현적(太淸玄籍), 상궁승강(三宮升降), 삼궁승하(三宮昇下),
상하왕래(上下往來), 무궁불식(无窮不息), 금반옥장(金飯玉醬), 여천위서(與天爲誓),
은표성구(銀豹星龜), 비작보성(譬雀寶盛), 소향자형(所向者亨), 소위자합(所爲者合),
소욕자성(所欲自成), 종종변화(種種變化), 여도합신(與韜合神), 하신불복(河神不服),
하령불행(河令不幸), 전유주작(前有朱雀), 후유현무(後有玄武), 좌우청룡(左有靑龍),
우유백호(右有白虎), 상정화개(上頂華蓋), 하섭괴강(下攝魁罡), 신통광명(神通光明),
위진시방(威振十方), 애아자생(愛我者生), 오아자앙(惡我者殃), 모아자사(謀我自死),
증아자망(憎我者亡), 영동신녀(靈童神女), 파쇄금강(破碎金剛), 삼천육백(三千六百),
상재아방(常在我傍), 집절봉부(執節奉符), 여아동유(與我同遊), 정정보아(淨靜保我),
도검옥분(道檢獄粉), 태상섭아(太上攝我), 경천대길(擎天大吉), 이십사부(二十四符),
여성역구(與星歷久), 천지만물(天地萬物), 각각자순(各各自順), 각각자복(各各自服),
팔방제신(八方諸神), 자연복종(自然服從), 자연영험(自然靈驗), 만수동정(萬壽動靜),
일일예보(一日豫報), 명령봉행(命令奉行), 일체무위(一切無爲), 원언여시(願言如是),
옴급여율 령사바하 (唵急如律 令娑婆河)
English Translation of Korean Shamanism Version of 'Taeeul Bosing gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經): The Great Supreme says: The Imperial Heaven gave me birth; the Imperial Earth sustains me. The Sun and Moon shine upon me; the Stars and Constellations reflect their light on me. The Immortals uplift me; the Master of Fate grants me life. The Great One descends to me; the Jade Deity delivers me. The Three Officials support me; the Five Emperors protect me. The Northern Star guides me; the Southern Star assists me. Golden Youths serve me; Jade Maidens accompany me. The Six Jia spirits protect my true self; the Six Ding spirits advance my progress.
The Gates of Heaven open for me; the Doors of Earth clear a path for me. The Mountains and Marshes rise for me; the Rivers and Oceans let me cross. The Wind and Rain escort me; the Thunder and Lightning obey me. The Eight Trigrams follow me; the Nine Palaces hide me. Yin and Yang follow my lead; the Five Elements support me. The Four Seasons fulfill me; the Bright Light clings to me.
In the mysterious records of the Great Purity, my spirit rises and falls through the Three Palaces (Dantian). Coming and going between above and below, endless and without rest. I dine on golden rice and jade sauce; I make my vow with Heaven. Like the Silver Leopard and Star Turtle, like the treasure of the sparrow—all is abundant. Whichever direction I turn is prosperous; whatever I do is in harmony. Whatever I desire is naturally accomplished; transformations occur in every way.
I am united in spirit with the divine strategies. No river god dares disobey; no divine command goes unexecuted. Before me is the Vermilion Bird; behind me is the Black Tortoise. To my left is the Azure Dragon; to my right is the White Tiger. Above my head is the Flowery Canopy; beneath my feet, I tread upon the Big Dipper.
My divine powers are bright and vast; my majesty shakes the ten directions. Those who love me shall live; those who hate me shall meet calamity. Those who plot against me shall die; those who detest me shall perish. Divine children and goddesses, the Vajra-crushers, and the three thousand six hundred guardians are always by my side. Holding the staff and bearing the talismans, they travel with me. In stillness and purity they protect me; like a sword, they grind the hells to dust.
The Great Supreme takes me under his care; the Heavens grant great fortune. With the twenty-four talismans, I endure as long as the stars. All things in Heaven and Earth naturally obey me; each yields and submits. The gods of the eight directions naturally follow; their divine efficacy is natural. In every movement throughout a long life, I am forewarned each day. Commands are carried out immediately; nothing is impossible. May these words be fulfilled as spoken.
Om! Swiftly, swiftly, according to the Law! Svaha!
Notice at the ending:唵急如律 令娑婆河 (Om! Swiftly, swiftly, according to the Law! Svaha!
). It contains Buddhist Element into the Incantation - 娑婆河 (Svaha).
Here are the meanings of "Svaha" in different contexts:
1. The Svaha in Buddhism and Hinduism
In Buddhist and Hindu mantras, Svaha (Sanskrit: स्वाहा, translated as "娑婆诃" or "萨婆诃") is a highly auspicious word.
Literal meaning : It means "achievement", "fulfillment", "auspiciousness" or "wish fulfillment".
Usage : It usually appears at the end of a mantra (such as the Great Compassion Mantra, the Heart Sutra mantra "Bodhi Svaha"), indicating a call to divine power or the completion of a ritual.
Cultural symbolism :
In Hinduism, Svaha is also the name of the wife of Agni, the god of fire, and symbolizes the medium through which offerings are successfully delivered to the gods.
Video Of the Chanting of 'Taeeul Bosing Gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經)
Usage:
In Korean Taoism and Shamanism (Muism), this scripture is frequently recited for:
Exorcism: Driving away evil spirits or negative energy.
Personal Protection: Creating a spiritual shield before travel or important events.
Mental Clarity: Realigning one's energy with the natural order of the Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements.
Below is the related original Taoist Scripture Version - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》in simplified Chinese Characters :
This Taoist Version - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》（abbreviation 天童经,Tiāntóng Jīng） is slightly different from the Korean Version of'Taeeul Bosing Gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經). containing specific esoteric Star Glyphs (the secret names of the Big Dipper stars) and a more forceful tone regarding spiritual command.
In Taoist practice, this is a High-Invocation Decree. It isn't just a prayer; it is a legalistic command to the universe, which is why it ends with the "Statutory Decree" formula.
The *Tian Tong Jing* （天童经, Tiāntóng Jīng）, is a must-learn text in Taoist thunder magic. It is considered the foundational text of thunder magic, requiring practitioners to recite and follow it to obtain the protection and response of the thunder deities. It is the basis for performing thunder magic and summoning divine soldiers. The text contains instructions for summoning celestial children, wind and rain gods, thunder gods, and lightning goddesses, as well as detailed precepts and guidelines for practice. It is a method that thunder magic masters must master, as recorded in the *Taishang Tiantan Yuge* 《太上天坛玉格》.
Core Method : "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》 is considered one of the fundamental scriptures of thunder magic. Practitioners must recite the scripture in order to receive the response and command of the thunder gods.
Summoning the Divine Generals : The scripture includes invoking divine officials such as the Heavenly Child, the Wind God, the Rain Master, the Thunder God, and the Lightning Goddess to command wind, thunder, clouds, and rain in order to perform rituals.
Strict precepts : The "Taishang Tiantan Yuge" 《太上天坛玉格》 (Jade Rules of the Supreme Heavenly Altar) specifies in detail the precepts for Master Lei, such as not drinking alcohol, not performing rituals after eating meat, and not using anger to suppress or forbid a person's lifespan, emphasizing that only by keeping the precepts pure can they be effective.
The principles of spiritual practice require practitioners to perform great acts of merit, such as helping women in labor, the sick, and those without coffins. It also emphasizes that divine power must not be abused and that one must follow the way of Heaven.
Contextual Notes
Tiāntóng (天童): In this context, "Celestial Youth" refers to powerful divine entities or spirits that assist the practitioner in rituals.
Thunder Magic: This is a sophisticated form of internal and external alchemy in Taoism used for exorcism, rainmaking, and spiritual protection.
The "24 Supreme Talismans for Exorcising Evils and Curing Illnesses"
(太上驱邪治病24灵符)
English Translation of Taoist Version - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》:
The Primordial Authority The Great Supreme (Taishang) proclaims: I am brought forth by the Imperial Heaven and carried by the Imperial Earth. The Sun and Moon illuminate me; the Stars and Constellations bring me glory. The host of Immortals uplifts me, and the Master of Fate grants me my years. The Great Unity (Taiyi) entrusts me with power, and the Jade Sovereign summons me.
The Divine Guard The Three Officials preserve me, and the Five Emperors defend me. The Northern Pole Star assists me, and the Southern Pole Star protects me. The Big Dipper (Beidou) supports me. Golden Youths serve me, and Jade Maidens follow me. The Six Jia spirits stand guard over me, and the Six Ding spirits advance my path.
Mastery of the Elements The Gates of Heaven open for me; the Doors of Earth are made passable for me. The Mountains and Marshes grant me refuge; the Rivers and Oceans carry me across. Wind and Rain escort me; Thunder and Lightning follow me. The Eight Trigrams honor me, and the Nine Palaces grant me concealment. Yin and Yang acknowledge me as their kin; the Five Elements act as my talismans, and the Four Seasons bring my destiny to completion.
The Alchemical Transmutation My name is inscribed in the Mysterious Records of the Great Purity (Taiqing). My spirit rises and falls through the Three Palaces (the Dantians), moving between the celestial and terrestrial realms without end. I feast on Golden Rice and Jade Nectar; everything I seek arrives at my call.
The Secret Names of the Dipper I swear an oath with Heaven by the names of the Seven Stars:魁 (Kuí) · 𩲃 (Shuó) · 𩵄 (Huān) · 䰢 (Xìng) · 魓 (Bì) · 𩳐 (Fǔ) · 魒 (Piāo) (These are the secret "Cloud Script" names of the Big Dipper stars used to command spirits.)
The Command of True Being All that I seek, I obtain. Wherever I go is prosperous. Whatever I do is in harmony. Whatever I desire is accomplished. Through every transformation, I am One with the Tao. There is no god I cannot command; there is no decree of mine that is not executed.
The Protective Mandate Before me is the Vermilion Bird; behind me is the Black Tortoise. To my left is the Azure Dragon; to my right is the White Tiger. Above me is the Flowery Canopy (The North Star's Aura); beneath me, I tread upon the Kui Gang (The Dipper’s Force).
The Wrath and Grace of the Way My Divine Path is radiant and solemn; my majesty shakes the Ten Directions. Those who love me shall flourish; those who oppose me shall meet disaster. Those who plot against me shall perish; those who hate me shall vanish. Divine Children, Sacred Maidens, and the Vajra-Crushers of Evil—three thousand six hundred in number—are always by my side. Holding the scepters and bearing the talismans, they wander with me.
The Grand Conclusion Under the authority of the Great Supreme, the Heavens grant Great Auspiciousness. These Twenty-Four Talismans shall endure as long as the Stars.
By the Statutory Decree, let this be executed with haste! (急急如律令 - Jí jí rú lǜ lìng)
Video Of Recitation Of Taoist Version - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》
Key Esoteric Differences in this Version:
The Seven Star Glyphs: The characters 魁𩲃𩵄䰢魓𩳐魒 are extremely rare. In Taoist "Thunder Magic" (Leifa), these are the "True Names" of the stars in the Big Dipper. Reciting them is believed to grant the practitioner control over the celestial pivot.
"With the Tao, I am Real" (与道合真): This phrase indicates the highest level of Taoist attainment—not just following the Tao, but becoming a "True Person" (Zhenren) whose will is indistinguishable from the universe.
The 3,600 Guardians: This refers to the vast internal and external bureaucracy of spirits that a high-level priest or cultivator is said to command.
Note： In the scripture - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》， it states that if Taoist practitioners and ordinary men and women can recite this scripture, immortals and divine generals will come to protect them, warding off beasts and ghosts, curing illnesses and disasters, prolonging life, and ensuring eternal life. The scripture also contains twenty-four talismans for warding off disasters and curing illnesses, bestowed by Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) - Laozi. These talismans, when written according to the prescribed method and worn or ingested, can also exorcise evil and cure diseases. The Daoist Canon version of this scripture has a postscript by Fu Xiao （傅霄）, a Daoist priest from Maoshan in the Jiazi year of the Shaoxing era of the Song Dynasty, claiming that on April 13th, 1109 (the third year of the Daguan era), Liang Wuzhen （梁悟真）of Maoshan received an additional verse， from Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君) - Laozi, who instructed him to recite it diligently, ultimately leading to his immortality.
The full side-by-side comparison of the two texts - Korean Shamanism Version of 'Taeeul Bosing Gyeong' 태을보신경 (太乙保神經) & Taoist Version - "The Supreme Pure Heavenly Child's Wondrous Scripture for Protecting Life" 《太上太清天童护命妙经》
While they share about 80% of the same "DNA," the differences in the remaining 20% reveal their distinct purposes: the Korean/Hanja version is a rhythmic invocation for general protection, while the Chinese Source version is a "Thunder Magic" decree used for spiritual command and exorcism.
Section
Korean-Sourced (Hanja) Version
Chinese Source (Simplified) Version
Intro
太上曰: 皇天生我, 皇地在我, 日月助我, 星辰暎我...
太上曰： 皇天生我，皇地载我，日月照我，星辰荣我...
Gods
诸仙举我, 司命与我, 太乙临我, 玉神度我...
诸仙举我，司命与我，太一任我，玉宸召我...
Stars
北辰相我, 南极佐我...
北辰相我，南极佑我，北斗辅我...
Attendants
金童侍我, 옥녀배아(玉女倍我), 六甲眞我, 六丁進我...
金童侍我，玉女从我，六甲直我，六丁进我...
Nature
天门开我, 地户通我, 山泽耸我...
天门开我，地户通我，山泽容我...
Forces
江河渡我, 风雨送我, 雷霆顺我, 八卦遵我, 九宫遁我...
江河渡我，风雨送我，雷电随我，八卦尊我，九宫遁我...
Essence
阴阳从我, 五行扶我, 四时成我, 阿明着我...
阴阳宗我，五行符我，四时成我，我命著我...
Alchemical
太淸玄籍, 三宫升降, 三宫昇下, 上下往来...
太清玄籍，三宫升降，上下往来，无穷无息...
Secret Code
(None)
魁 𩲃 𩵄 䰢 魓 𩳐 魒 星
Authority
与韬合神, 何神不服, 河令不幸...
与道合真, 何神不使, 何令不行...
Four Spirit
前有朱雀, 后有玄武, 左有靑龍, 右有白虎...
前有朱雀，后有玄武，左有青龙，右有白虎...
The Self
上顶华盖, 下摄魁罡, 神通光明, 威振十方...
上有华盖，下蹑魁罡，神道光严，威镇十方...
Judgment
爱我者生, 恶我者殃, 谋我自死, 憎我者亡...
爱我者生，恶我者殃，谋我者死，憎我者亡...
Guardians
灵童神女, 破碎金刚, 三千六百, 常在我傍...
灵童神女，破邪金刚，三千六百，常在我傍...
Closing
太上摄我, 擎天大吉, 二十四符, 与星历久...
太上摄京, 天大吉昌, 二十四符, 与星历俱...
Final Seal
唵急如律 娑婆訶 (Mantra)
急急如律令! (Decree)
Summary of Major Differences
The "Big Dipper" Secret Code:
The Chinese version contains the seven esoteric star names (魁 𩲃 𩵄 䰢 魓 𩳐 魒). This is the most significant difference. These are "Power Words" used to seal a space against evil spirits.
Degree of Control:
Korean version: Uses terms like "The Five Elements support me" (五行扶我).
Chinese version: Uses terms like "The Five Elements act as my talismans" (五行符我). This implies the practitioner is the master of the elements, not just a recipient of their help.
Commanding the Divine:
Korean version: "The river commands are carried out."
Chinese version: "What god would I not command?" (何神不使). This is a "God-king" state of mind where the practitioner claims the authority of the Tao itself.
The Final Seal:
The Korean version ends with a Sanskrit Mantra (Svaha), making it sound more like a prayer or a chant.
The Chinese version ends with a Legal Decree (急急如律令), making it an official order to the spiritual bureaucracy.
Feature
Korean-Sourced Version (Hanja)
Chinese Source Version (Simplified)
Star Magic
Mentions stars generally (星辰).
Explicitly names the 7 Stars of the Big Dipper (魁𩲃𩵄䰢魓𩳐魒) as a secret password.
Authority
Uses "The Great One descends to me" (太乙臨我).
Uses "The Great One entrusts me" (太一任我), implying a transfer of power.
Divine Command
"Commands are carried out" (命令奉行).
"What god would I not command?" (何神不使), a much more assertive stance.
Spiritual Goal
"Union with the divine spirit" (與韜合神).
"Union with the True Tao" (與道合真), the highest goal in Taoism.
The Ending
Ends with a Buddhist-influenced mantra (娑婆訶 - Svaha).
Ends with the strict Taoist legal command: "Swiftly as the Statutes and Ordinances!" (急急如律令).
Extra Information： The 7 Esoteric Stars in Taoism
In Taoist mysticism, the seven characters 魁 (Kuí), 𩲃 (Shuó), 𩵄 (Huān), 䰢 (Xìng), 魓 (Bì), 𩳐 (Fǔ), 魒 (Piāo) are known as the "True Names" or the Esoteric Secret Names of the seven stars that comprise the Big Dipper (北斗).
These are not just words—they are a "talisman in text form." When a practitioner recites or writes them, they are invoking the Pivotal Force of the universe.
The Symbolic Anatomy of the Seven Stars
The Big Dipper is viewed as the "Chariot of the Emperor" (the North Star). It governs the movement of the seasons, the distribution of Yin and Yang, and the fate of all living beings.
Glyph
Star Position
Taoist Name
Esoteric Function
魁 (Kuí)
1st Star (Dubhe)
Tianshu (天樞)
The Pivot: Commands the celestial bureaucracy.
𩲃 (Shuó)
2nd Star (Merak)
Tianxuan (天璇)
The Rotating Jade: Governs the laws of nature.
𩵄 (Huān)
3rd Star (Phecda)
Tianji (天機)
The Celestial Engine: Manages human destiny/luck.
䰢 (Xìng)
4th Star (Megrez)
Tianquan (天權)
The Balance: Records the deeds of men.
魓 (Bì)
5th Star (Alioth)
Yuheng (玉衡)
The Jade Sighting-Tube: Directs the Five Elements.
𩳐 (Fǔ)
6th Star (Mizar)
Kaiyang (開陽)
The Opener of Yang: Dispels darkness and evil.
魒 (Piāo)
7th Star (Alkaid)
Yaoguang (搖光)
The Twinkling Brilliance: The "Sword Tip" used for exorcism.
2. Why the Characters Look Strange
You will notice that these characters all contain the 鬼 (Ghost/Spirit) radical. In Taoist orthography, this radical doesn't mean "undead ghost," but rather "Powerful Spirit Entity." * The addition of phonetic or symbolic components to the "Ghost" radical creates a "Cloud Script" (雲篆)—a language believed to be used by the gods.
These specific characters are often used to draw Talismans (Fu) to protect the home or to "Seal" a room during meditation.
3. The "Big Dipper" Ritual Practice
When these names appear in a text like the one you provided, it usually refers to two specific Taoist practices:
Pacing the Seven Stars (步罡踏斗): The practitioner physically walks a pattern on the floor that mimics the shape of the Big Dipper. As they step on each "star," they recite the corresponding secret name to absorb its power.
The Armor of the Stars: By reciting these names, the practitioner "clothes" themselves in the light of the Dipper, making them invisible to evil spirits and authoritative over lower-ranking deities. This is why the text says: "What god would I not command?"
In the specific text, these characters act as a bridge.
The first half of the text establishes your connection to Heaven and Earth.
The Seven Stars act as the Signature/Seal that validates your authority.
The second half of the text then lists the results of that authority (the Four Symbols, the 3,600 guardians, etc.).
In Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan), the universe is not "out there"—it is mirrored inside your own body. This is the concept of the Microcosmic Orbit. The Big Dipper is considered the "Master Governor" of the body’s internal energy (Qi).
When recite the text , a Taoist practitioner is mentally "lighting up" these seven points along their spine and head to transform their physical body into a divine vessel.
Secret Glyph
Physical Location
Alchemical Significance
魁 (Kuí)
Niwan Palace (Pineal Gland/Crown)
The "Head" of the Dipper. Connects the practitioner to the primordial Void and the North Star.
𩲃 (Shuó)
Third Eye (Between Brows)
The "Light" of the Dipper. Used for spiritual vision and commanding spirits.
𩵄 (Huān)
Throat Center
The "Voice" of the Dipper. Empowers the practitioner’s speech so that their commands become reality.
䰢 (Xìng)
Heart Center (Middle Dantian)
The "Balance" of the Dipper. Harmonizes the fire of the heart and stabilizes emotions.
魓 (Bì)
Solar Plexus
The "Pivot." Governs the distribution of energy to the internal organs.
𩳐 (Fǔ)
Navel (Lower Dantian)
The "Gate of Life." Where the "Golden Cinnabar" (internal elixir) is cultivated.
魒 (Piāo)
Coccyx (Base of Spine)
The "Tail/Sword Tip." This is the point that "strikes" and initiates the upward flow of energy (Qi) during meditation.
How it Works: The "Microcosmic" Rotation
In Taoist meditation (related to your text), the practitioner performs a process called "Turning the Dipper":
Awakening the Tail: The practitioner focuses on the 魒 (Piāo) at the base of the spine. This "Sword Tip" clears away stagnant energy.
The Upward Climb: The energy is visualized as the light of the Big Dipper rising up the spine, hitting each of the seven points (the secret names).
The Crown Connection: When the energy reaches 魁 (Kuí) at the crown of the head, the practitioner is "crowned" by the North Star. This is the "Flowery Canopy" (华盖) mentioned in your text.
The Armor: Once all seven points are lit, the body is said to be "clothed in stars," creating the protective field where the Four Symbols (Dragon, Tiger, etc.) manifest to guard the four directions around the body.
Visualizing the "Flowery Canopy" and "Kui Gang"
"Above me is the Flowery Canopy, beneath me, I tread upon the Kui Gang."
Internal Meaning: Your head is connected to the highest heaven (North Star), and your feet are firmly planted on the "Handle" of the Dipper.
Result: You are no longer just a human; you are a living axis of the universe. This is why the text claims that "What I desire is naturally accomplished"—because your internal "gears" are now synchronized with the "gears" of the galaxy.
The "Step of Yu" Connection
"Treading upon the Kui Gang" (下蹑魁罡), it refers to a physical or mental dance. The practitioner imagines the Big Dipper on the floor and steps on the stars in a specific order to "lock" the energy of the earth into their body.
This meditation guide is designed to help you use the text as a Self-Empowerment Ritual. In Taoism, this is not just "thinking"; it is Visualization (Cunxiang)—the act of making the spiritual world real through focused intent.
The Big Dipper Alignment Meditation
Purpose: To build a protective shield, clear negative energy, and align your personal "Qi" with the universe.
1. Preparation: Centering
Posture: Sit comfortably with a straight spine. Place your hands in your lap (left hand over right, thumbs touching).
Breath: Breathe deeply into your lower abdomen (the Lower Dantian).
The Intent: Recite the opening line in your mind: "I am born of Heaven and sustained by the Earth." Feel yourself becoming a bridge between the sky and the ground.
2. Activating the Inner Stars (The Seven Glyphs)
As you mentally recite the secret names, visualize a point of brilliant blue-white light at each location in your body:
魒 (Piāo) - Base of Spine: Visualize a sharp spark of light. It clears away all fear and "ground" energy.
𩳐 (Fǔ) - Navel: The spark grows into a warm glow, stabilizing your physical health.
魓 (Bì) - Solar Plexus: The light turns into a golden orb, radiating power to your organs.
䰢 (Xìng) - Heart: The light becomes pure white, cooling your emotions and bringing peace.
𩵄 (Huan) - Throat: The light becomes a shimmering silver, giving power to your "True Voice."
𩲃 (Shuó) - Third Eye: The light becomes a violet beam, opening your intuition.
魁 (Kuí) - Crown: The light explodes into a brilliant diamond star, connecting you to the North Star above.
3. Invoking the Four Guardians (Creating the Shield)
Once the stars are lit, visualize the four protective animals appearing around you to seal your space:
FRONT: A Vermilion Bird (Red Phoenix) flies before you, burning away obstacles.
BEHIND: A Black Tortoise (wrapped in a snake) stands behind you like a solid, immovable mountain.
LEFT: An Azure Dragon hovers on your left, bringing growth and wisdom.
RIGHT: A White Tiger crouches on your right, guarding you with fierce strength.
4. Affirming Authority
Recite the "Command" section of your text (mentally or aloud):
"Whatever I desire is naturally accomplished... No god I cannot command; no decree of mine that is not executed."
The Feeling: Do not "ask" for this to happen. Know that it is happening. In Taoism, your "Will" (Yi) is the commander of the energy.
5. The Final Seal: The Statutory Decree
End the meditation by focusing on the final phrase:
"急急如律令" (Jí jí rú lǜ lìng!)
As you say this, imagine a flash of light sealing the energy into your body. Rub your hands together until they are warm, place them over your eyes, then your face, and slowly open your eyes.
