The Imperial Household had asked Shobo to make prayers for Emperor Daigo and Emperor Suzaku before they were born, and when the babies were born safe and healthy the Imperial Family became a supporter of the temple.
醍醐天皇・朱雀天皇が誕生されるに当って、皇室より聖宝に対して祈祷の依頼があり、無事に出産、誕生されたために、皇室の帰依を得るようになった。