Shurangama Mantra

The Shurangama Mantra is an advanced sealing technique used to restrict the usage of the Rinnegan's various techniques.

Usage

 * 1) By calling for the natural  markings of Shukaku, via its magnetic chakra, the user can then wrap the opponent in the seal markings, completely restricting their movements. By then turning the s into stakes, the user further immobilizes their foe. This is a common method used to seal shadows produced by the Rinnegan's various "Limbo" techniques. This is also an effective countermeasure to the Asura Path.
 * 2) By inscribing their arms with Shukaku's magnetic curse mark, the user can generate a magnetic pulse around themselves which can neutralize the gravity-manipulating powers of the Deva Path. By further manipulating the seal on their body, the user can spread them to a user of the Human Path, restricting their movement, and preventing both the mind reading and soul-stealing effects of the technique. Similarly, if trapped by the Naraka Path's King of Hell, the user can extend the seal markings to the statue, sealing it away.
 * 3) By using the seal against a summoning creature, the user effectively places them under a Contract Seal, thereby dispelling the summon and preventing the summoner from bringing it back, effectively neutralizing the Animal Path.
 * 4) By imbuing the seal markings into a ninjutsu cast by the user, a user of the Preta Path's absorption abilities can be sealed and neutralized. Upon absorbing the technique with the Preta Path, the seal will activate, binding the target and restricting their usage of chakra.

Influences
In Buddhism, the is a series of six prayers for the souls of those trapped in the six paths of the. These paths are Deva, Asura, Animal, Human, Preta, and Naraka.

Trivia

 * The only Rinnegan powers this technique does not seem to effect are the Outer Path, the Middle Path, and the Desire Path.