The Maha Maya Sutra*

And also the mother of demons
Who ceaselessly devoured the children of men
The Buddha in his mercy
Hid her son, rendering him invisible
In the depths of despair, she searched everywhere
But knew not at all the place where he was
Then she came and questioned the Buddha
Asking him to point out where her son was.
The Tathagatha used a method of salvation
Reversing roles, he questioned her
This is because you yourself love your son
That you hurry about eagerly asking to see him
Why therefore with so much cruelty
Do you ceaselessly devour the children of others?
Account for yourself, and so that your feelings are a lesson for you
Kill no longer, torment no longer
If you are capable of reforming your heart
You will instantly see your son again.
As soon as she heard these words
She was seized with joy and worshipped the Buddha, her face to the ground
And furthermore, in order to see again her son
Joining her hands together, she said to the Buddha:
Henceforth for this entire existence
I reject all evil intentions
Then going forward, she received the five precepts
And likewise obtained the fruit of the law
And so, this mother of demons,
Because she loved her own son,
Extended her love to other people
And, finally, forever ceased the killing
I ask you, oh Venerable Great Merciful Benevolence
That it be so now.
By your compassion for the mother who gave you birth
Extend this compassion to every living being
I ask you to open in haste the Way of the Law
And ensure that all hear and receive it.