Timeless Rapture: Inspired Verse from the Shangpa Masters

KYUNGPO NALJOR
Namo Guru!
The renown of the great learned and accomplished master
Kyungpo Naljor, Tsultrim Gönpo, pervades every buddha’s pure
land. The three worlds’ beings, including the gods, bow to touch their
crowns to his toes’ jewel mirrors. In the Himalayan region, he ranks
beyond compare. Here is the essence of his life story in brief, in verses that
he himself composed:
To spiritual masters, deities, dakinis, and protectors
I, Kyungpo Naljor, respectfully bow.
To help lineage holders of future generations,
I will relate a portion of my life story. Listen respectfully.
This humble monk was born in Gangkar Da, at Nyémo,
In the Kyungpo family, a clan of nobles.
My father’s name was Kyungyal Takyé;
My mother, Goza Tashi Kyi.
When I entered her womb,
My parents and the people of my homeland became happy.
I left my mother’s womb in the Tiger year.
At that time, the accomplished Indian master Amogha foretold:
This child, a reincarnate master, will travel to India.
He will collect the heart-essence of all scholars and accomplished
masters
And lead beings to spiritual maturity and liberation.
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