法苑珠林 88.61

88.61

Furthermore, the *Abhiṣeka-sūtra* states: The Buddha told a brāhmaṇa: "If one upholds the five precepts, there are twenty-five good spirits who protect and guard the person's body. They remain at the person's left and right, guarding above the dwelling, doors, and gates, causing the myriad affairs to be auspicious." [The brāhmaṇa said:] "Our only wish is that the World-Honoured One explain them for me." The Buddha said: "Brāhmaṇa, I shall now briefly explain. I command Śakra Devānām Indra to cause the Four Heavenly Kings to dispatch the good spirits to protect and guard your body. Such phrases are the names of the twenty-five kings of good spirits; their names are as follows: