PART ONE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards
Tara 1
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ
Tara 1
Tibetan
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
Tārā 1
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
“Swift like the wind, she liberates beings from suffering and protects them from fear.
She increases the awakened heart of Bodhicitta and removes obstacles.”
“…removing obstacles, bringing relief from suffering, and increasing love and compassion.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
White Conch
symbolizing the healing sound of the Dharma
that brings love, joy, and compassion to all beings
What are some key features of
Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO’s
appearance?
Red in color
Semi-wrathful
White Conch
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Bodhicitta Svāhā
DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)
Tārā, the Swift Goddess
Tārā 1
Tara 2
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ
Tara 2
Tibetan
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
TĀRĀ 2
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
“Swift, compassionate, and melodious,
Tārā Loter Yang Chenma
unlocks the treasures of music, art, wisdom, and knowledge.
The HRĪṂ syllable radiates wisdom light in all directions,
dispelling ignorance
and gathering back all wisdom and beauty.”
“…unlocking the treasures of music, art, wisdom, and knowledge for all beings without limit.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
Melong
“a mirror marked with the seed syllable HRĪṂ, which radiates light in all directions.”
“The HRĪṂ syllable radiates wisdom light in all directions,
dispelling ignorance and gathering back all wisdom and beauty.”
What are some key features of
Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA’s
appearance?
White in color
“glows with the brilliant light of a hundred full autumn moons”
Peaceful
Melong marked with HRĪṂ
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Prajñā Hrīṃ Hrīṃ Svāhā
DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)
Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence
TĀRĀ 2
Tara 3
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ
or VASUDHĀRĀ
Tara 3
Tibetan
DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit
DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
(SKT. TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ OR VASUDHĀRĀ)
Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit
TĀRĀ 3
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
“…bestows both material and spiritual wealth. She increases merit
and prosperity for all beings without limit. She liberates beings through the Six Perfections
of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditative stability, and wisdom.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE
Wish Fulfilling Jewel
“that increases merit and prosperity.”