PART ONE 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards

1
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Tara 1

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ

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Tara 1

Tibetan

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DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO

Tārā, the Swift Goddess

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DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)

Tārā, the Swift Goddess

Tārā 1

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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO

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“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.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO

A

White Conch

symbolizing the healing sound of the Dharma
that brings love, joy, and compassion to all beings

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What are some key features of

Tārā 1: DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO’s

appearance?

A

Red in color

Semi-wrathful

White Conch

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Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Bodhicitta Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA NYURMA PAMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ TURAVĪRĀ)

Tārā, the Swift Goddess

Tārā 1

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8
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Tara 2

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ

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Tara 2

Tibetan

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DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA

Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence

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DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)

Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence

TĀRĀ 2

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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA

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“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.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA

A

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.”

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13
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 2: DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA’s

appearance?

A

White in color

“glows with the brilliant light of a hundred full autumn moons”

Peaceful

Melong marked with HRĪṂ

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Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Prajñā Hrīṃ Hrīṃ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA LOTER YANG CHENMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ SARASVATĪ)

Melodious One, the Treasure of Intelligence

TĀRĀ 2

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15
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Tara 3

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ

or VASUDHĀRĀ

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Tara 3

Tibetan

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DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE

Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit

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DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE

(SKT. TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ OR VASUDHĀRĀ)

Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit

TĀRĀ 3

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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE

A

“…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.”

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19
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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE

A

Wish Fulfilling Jewel

“that increases merit and prosperity.”

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20
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 3: DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE’s

appearance?

A

Golden in color

“golden yellow like the light of the rising sun”

Peaceful

Wish fulfilling jewel

21
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Mahā Punye Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA SERMO SÖNAM TOBKYE

(SKT. TĀRĀ PUṆYOTTAMADĀ OR VASUDHĀRĀ)

Golden One Who Increases the Power of Merit

TĀRĀ 3

22
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Tara 4

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ

23
Q

Tara 4

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA

Victorious Queen of Crowning Light

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DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ)

Victorious Queen of Crowning Light

TĀRĀ 4

25
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA

A

“…bestows longevity and protects beings from taking rebirth in unfavorable circumstances”

“…protection from unvirtuous activities and disturbing emotions.”

“The healing nectar from her vase balances the energies of the five elements and revitalizes our life force.”

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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA

A

Vase of Immortality

the healing nectar from her vase balances the energies of the five elements and revitalizes our life force

27
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What are some key features of

Tārā 4: DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA’s

appearance?

A

Golden in color

Peaceful

Vase of Immortality

28
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Āyur Date Bhrūṃ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA TSUGTOR NAMGYALMA

(SKT. TĀRĀ UṢṆĪṢA VIJAYĀ)

Victorious Queen of Crowning Light

TĀRĀ 4

29
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Tara 5

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ

30
Q

Tara 5

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO

Magnetizing Goddess of Knowledge

TĀRĀ 5

31
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A

DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ)

Magnetizing Goddess of Profound Knowledge

TĀRĀ 5

32
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO

A

“…effortlessly accomplishes the four enlightened activities of pacifying, enriching, magnetizing, and destroying.”

“The red wisdom rays from her bow and arrow dispel ignorance and, in particular, arrogant pride.”

“She magnetizes the essence of everything that is beneficial.”

33
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO

A

Bow and Arrow

poised to shoot red wisdom light in all directions

34
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 5: DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO’s

appearance?

A

Red in color

Joyful
(semi-wrathful/semi-peaceful)

Bow and Arrow

35
Q

Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Kuru Kulle Nṛja Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA WANGDÜ RIGJÉ LHAMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ KURUKULLĀ)

Magnetizing Goddess of Profound Knowledge

TĀRĀ 5

36
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Tara 6

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ

37
Q

Tara 6

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO

Tārā, The Great Fierce One

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A

DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ)

Tārā, The Great Fierce One

TĀRĀ 6

39
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO

A

“overcomes all inner and outer negative forces. Wisdom flames spark from her phurba, subduing negativity and removing mental disturbances such as confusion, mental illness, and memory loss.”

  • social justice, fighting injustice
40
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What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO

A

Black Phurba

a ritual implement used in subduing, dispells and neutralizes,
illiminates obstruction, sparks wisdom flames

41
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 6: DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO’s

appearance?

A

Dark red in color

Fierce, Wrathful

Black Phurba

42
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Sarva Vighnān Baṃ Hūṃ Phaṭ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA JIGJE CHENMO

(SKT. TĀRĀ MAHĀBHAIRAVĀ)

Tārā, The Great Fierce One

TĀRĀ 6

43
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Tara 7

Sanskrit

A

TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ

44
Q

Tara 7

Tibetan

A

DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA

Unconquerable (Unassailable) Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters

45
Q
A

DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA (SKT. TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ)

Unconquerable (Unassailable)Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters

TĀRĀ 7

46
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What is the enlighted activity of

Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA

A

“…true love and compassion manifesting as limitless, unbridled protective power.”

“…helps us to see and heal the inner and outer machinations (thrul khor) that cause imbalance in ourselves and in the world”

“…destroys all internal artifices of negative mental and emotional states”

“…vanquishes the external artifices of machineries of war, such as weapons of mass destruction.”

“…pacifies natural disasters such as storms, lightning, earthquakes, and hurricanes.”

47
Q

What symbol is upon the utpala flower of

Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA

A

Sword blazing with wisdom flames

destroys all internal and external artifices

48
Q

What are some key features of

Tārā 7: DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA’s

appearance?

A

Dark Blue in color

Fierce, wrathful

Sword flaming blazing with wisdom flames

49
Q

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Vajra Ta Ka Ha Na Li Ca Phaṭ Svāhā

A

DRÖLMA ZHENGYI MITUBMA (SKT. TĀRĀ APARADHṚṢYĀ)

Unconquerable (Unassailable) Fierce One Who Dispels Wars and Natural Disasters

TĀRĀ 7