Timeless Rapture: Inspired Verse from the Shangpa Masters

262 Timeless Rapture
And gave you uncommon blessings with the ambrosia of her
teaching.
Regent of the sixth buddha, to you I pray.
In the sacred circle emanated by Advayavajra,
You received empowerment and prophecies.
From him, Lord Métripa, you received instruction in Great Seal and
the Protector.
The doctrine’s protectors became your servants; to you I pray.
At Vajra Seat, you held a large offering festival.
For ten days, amazing signs and portents multiplied.
Gods, humans, scholars, and meditation masters praised you in unison.
Incomparable one in three worlds, to you I pray.
All lamas, deities, dakinis, and protectors
Converge in Swift Awakened Protector,
Who overtly promised to be the destined deity
Of you and your lineage; to you I pray.
The accomplished master nurtured by the four deities, Rahula,
Visited you, bringing teachings.
You received inexpressible numbers of tantras, practices, pith
instructions, and activity rituals.
He performed incredible miracles; to you I pray.
You bestowed empowerment in many emanated sacred circles.
You turned back the onslaught of enemies and obstructors with an
emanated army.
Gentle Splendor taught you a treasure chest of visualizations
And you overtly expelled sickness and demons; to you I pray.
When you emanated Lord of Death’s messengers and divine goddesses,
You induced disillusionment and inspired interest in those who held
phenomena to be permanent.
You passed unhindered through rock and displayed single and
multiple forms
And other illusory, magical appearances; to you I pray.