The Great Dhāraṇī

This text, revealed to Ānanda at Śrāvastī, consists of a series of short spells followed by their application and benefits. The dhāraṇīs, whose powers are praised at length, are meant to protect from various dangers and illnesses, but they can also aid in attaining spiritual accomplishments, such as the recollection of past lives or not forsaking the resolve of awakening.