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The Cult of Tara

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WORSHIP 153<br />

1) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious wheel;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer it, self-created from divine gold, its round nave<br />

radiating a thousand spokes to its most excellent rim,<br />

granting victory over all the most noble.<br />

OM CAKRA-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA!<br />

2) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious elephant;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer the six-tusked white elephant, the color <strong>of</strong> the moon,<br />

who quickly circles the ocean-girt earth,<br />

the divine circumference through the path <strong>of</strong> the sky.<br />

OM HASTI-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA!<br />

3) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious horse;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer it, its color delightful as a peacock's throat,<br />

adorned with gold, swift as thought,<br />

circling the earth and returning within the morning.<br />

OM ASVA-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA !<br />

4) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious gem;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer the green-blazing turquoise,<br />

surpassing the brilliance <strong>of</strong> the sun,<br />

its eight portions <strong>of</strong> purity fulfilling all wishes.<br />

OM MANI-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA!<br />

5) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious queen;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer her, as beautiful as an immortal maiden,<br />

delighting body and mind with her most excellent touch,<br />

bestowing the perfume <strong>of</strong> her skill, knowledge, and eloquence.<br />

OM STRI-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA!<br />

6) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious minister;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer him, his mind like a dagger, wise and prudent,<br />

guiding to all desires with his hidden store <strong>of</strong> subtlety,<br />

whose words must, be heeded, having the eyes <strong>of</strong> a god.<br />

OM PURUSA-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA 1<br />

7) We visualize all <strong>of</strong> space filled with the precious general;<br />

we <strong>of</strong>fer him, a hero with the strength <strong>of</strong> a god;<br />

destroying the enemy, instantly accomplishing<br />

all the aims that move the mind <strong>of</strong> a champion.<br />

OM KHADGA-RATNA PRATlCCHA HUM SVAHA!.

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