If someone, guilty or innocent, is shackled and chained,
and if he or she chants the name of the
Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
( kanzeon/ Guan Shi Yin )
,
all will be destroyed and instantly freed.
There are many wicked bandits and robbers in this vast land.
Suppose a merchant master is leading a caravan carrying treasures,
as they are just passing a dangerous valley,
One of them chants,
"Do not be afraid, everyone !
Let us single-mindedly praise the name of
Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
( kanzeon/ Guan Shi Yin )
.
This Bodhisattva will give us 'fearlessness' and release our fears.
If we praise the name of this Bodhisattva, even if bandits or
robbers come, we will be able to escape."
When the entire caravan heard this, they all said the name in unison,
"Namu,
Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
( kanzeon/ Guan Shi Yin )
".
By chanting this name, they were immediately liberated.
Mr.
Akshayamati, such is the wonderful power of the
Bodhisattva Mahâsattva Avalokitesvara
( kanzeon/ Guan Shi Yin )
.