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216Pacific Worldfor the entire ma√∂ala, etc.,continually plunging deeply into its meaning.Concentrated wholly on the aimthrough employing the single-syllable [dhåra√∆]or a dhåra√∆ consisting of two verses, one verse, four verses,or that of the six-faced Bhadracaryå,[he should worship] three times of day.Possessing unbroken absorption, fully concentrated,he should recite as long as he desires.He should perform worship to a statue,book, or painting, etc., of the buddhas and bodhisattvas.The Prescriptions for Smiting All [Objects of Worship][24.17] Now, the prescription for smiting all [objects of worship] 55is further explicated by reference to the Mahåma√∂alavy¥hatantra.Homage to all buddhas!oµ vajrapu≈pe svåhå—this is the mantra used when grabbing earth.oµ vajrodbhavåya svåhå—the mantra for strengthening the image.oµ araje viraje svåhå—the mantra for protecting the oil.oµ dharmadhåtugarbhe svåhå – the mantra for casting the mudrå.oµ vajramudgaråko†ana svåhå—the mantra for the shaping.oµ dharmarate svåhå—the mantra for attraction.oµ suprati≈†hitavajre svåhå—the mantra for erecting.oµ sarvatathågatama√iΩatad∆pte jvala jvala dharmadhåtugarbhesvåhå—the mantra for the dedication.oµ svabhåvaΩuddhe å hara å hara å gaccha å gacchadharmadhåtugarbhe svåhå—the mantra for dismissal.oµ åkåΩadhåtugarbhe svåhå—the mantra for taking leave.The Great Dhåra√∆ of Praise[26.15] Oµ, homage to the Blessed One, to the Sovereign whoshines forth as Vairocana, to the Tathågata, to the Worthy One, tothe Completely Awakened One. The [dhåra√∆] is this: oµ s¥k≈mes¥k≈me same samaye Ωånte dånte samårope anålambe tarambeyaΩovati mahåteje niråkulanirvå√e sarvabuddhådhi≈†hånådhi≈†hitesvåhå. Through reciting this dhåra√∆ twenty-one times, he shouldcreate a caitya of earth or sand. 56 As many atoms as there are in thecity of Avant∆, [so many] tens of millions of caityas are [thereby]created. He acquires virtues as numerous as the number of atoms,