exorcism; subduing demons
Refers to the act of driving out or controlling evil spirits, often through Buddhist prayers or rituals.
The monk offered a prayer for subduing demons.
At this temple, a ritual for exorcising demons is held once a year.
調伏 is the general term for subduing evil spirits or enemies through Buddhist power; 悪魔調伏 specifies that the target is demons.
悪魔祓い is a more common, everyday word for exorcism, while 悪魔調伏 is a technical Buddhist term.
A compound of 悪魔 “demon” and the Buddhist term 調伏 “ritual subjugation of hostile or evil forces.”