PART TWO 21 Taras: Names, Mantra, Symbols, Qualities Flashcards
Tara 8
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ APARĀJITĀ
Tara 8
Tibetan
DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO
Tārā, Invincible Heroine
DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ APARĀJITĀ)
Tārā, Invincible Heroine
Tārā 8
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 8: DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO
“With compassion as swift as lightning, she annihilates all illusions. Her fierce, loving power resolves conflict, injustice, violence, and lawsuits.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 8: DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO
Vajra
blazing with wisdom flames
What are some key features of
Tārā 8: DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO’s
appearance?
Red in color
Wrathful
Vajra
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Daha Paca Hūṃ Phaṭ Svāhā
DRÖLMA ZHEN MIGYALWA’I PAMO
(SKT. TĀRĀ APARĀJITĀ)
Tārā, Invincible Heroine
Tārā 8
Tara 9
Sanskrit
TĀRĀ KHADIRAVAṆĪ
Tara 9
Tibetan
DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG
Tārā of the Acacia Forest
DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG
(SKT. TĀRĀ KHADIRAVAṆĪ)
Tārā of the Acacia Forest
Tārā 9
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 9: DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG
“…she protects beings from adverse circumstances and the eight great dangers, each of which has an inner and outer aspect: the elephant of ignorance, the fire of anger, the lion of arrogant pride, the water of clinging, snake of jealousy, thief of false views, demons of doubt, and imprisonment of greed.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 9: DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG
eight spoked wheel of Dharma
What are some key features of
Tārā 9: DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG’s
appearance?
Emerald green in color
Peaceful
Eight spoked wheel of Dharma
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Dāna Traya Svāhā
DRÖLMA SENGDENG NAG
(SKT. TĀRĀ KHADIRAVAṆĪ)
Tārā of the Acacia Forest
Tārā 9
Tara 10
Sanskrit
SKT. TĀRĀ TRAILOKA VIJAYĀ
Tara 10
Tibetan
DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over the Three Worlds
DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ TRAILOKA VIJAYĀ)
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over the Three Worlds
TĀRĀ 10
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 10: DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA
“With her joyful laughter, she inspires us to engage in spiritual practice and helps us overcome worldly distractions that prevent us from staying on the path of practice. Her victory banner symbolizes gaining victory over our delusions and ego-fixation, pacifying them into a gentle and calm state.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 10: DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA
victory banner
symbolizes gaining victory over our delusions and ego-fixation, pacifying them into a gentle and calm state
What are some key features of
Tārā 10: DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA’s
appearance?
Deep red in color
Peaceful, joyful
Victory banner
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Loka Pāsham Kuru Svāhā
DRÖLMA JIGTEN SUMLE GYALMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ TRAILOKA VIJAYĀ)
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over the Three Worlds
TĀRĀ 10
Tara 11
Sanskrit
SKT. TĀRĀ VASUDĀ
Tara 11
Tibetan
DRÖLMA NORTERMA
Tara Who Bestows Wealth
DRÖLMA NORTERMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ VASUDĀ)
Tara Who Bestows Wealth
Tara 11
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 11: DRÖLMA NORTERMA
“Joyful and compassionate, she bestows wealth and liberates beings from all forms of poverty and misery. Wisdom light streams from her body and the treasure vase, granting all wishes and bestowing the gift of prosperity.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 11: DRÖLMA NORTERMA
treasure vase
granting all wishes and bestowing the gift of prosperity
What are some key features of
Tārā 11: DRÖLMA NORTERMA’s
appearance?
Golden red like saffron in color
Peaceful, joyful
Treasure vase
Om Tāre Tuttāre Ture Māma Vāsu Pushtim Kuru Svāhā
DRÖLMA NORTERMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ VASUDĀ)
Tara Who Bestows Wealth
Tara 11
Tara 12
Sanskrit
SKT. TĀRĀ MAṆGALĀRTHĀ
Tara 12
Tibetan
DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA
Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness
DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ MAṆGALĀRTHĀ)
Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness
TĀRĀ 12
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 12: DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA
“…brings about auspicious circumstances such as timely seasons, good harvests, healthy children, and prosperity. Internally, she brings about health and wellbeing. Wisdom light streams from her body, the crescent moon at her crown, the ruby red Amitabha in her hair, and the infinity knot, bringing blessings and cooling energy to all beings without limit.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 12: DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA
infinity knot
What are some key features of
Tārā 12: DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA’s
appearance?
Golden yellow in color
Peaceful
Infinity knot
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Maṅgalaṃ Śrī Mahā Pāṇi Svāhā
DRÖLMA TASHI DÖNJEMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ MAṆGALĀRTHĀ)
Tara Who Brings About Auspiciousness
TĀRĀ 12
Tara 13
Sanskrit
SKT. TĀRĀ RIPUCAKRAVINĀŚINĪ
Tara 13
Tibetan
DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over War
DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ RIPUCAKRAVINĀŚINĪ)
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over War
Tārā 13
What is the enlighted activity of
Tārā 13: DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA
“A multitude of tiny vajras radiates out from her open-pronged vajra, each multiplying countless sparkling vajras in all directions. These vajras form an indestructible protective tent of rainbow- colored vajras, protecting beings from war, aggression, and danger. This protective vajra tent removes outer and inner obstacles and returns all beings to joy.”
What symbol is upon the utpala flower of
Tārā 13: DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA
vajra with open prongs
What are some key features of
Tārā 13: DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA’s
appearance?
Dark red in color
Fierce
Vajra with open prongs
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Vajra Jvala Phaṭ Phaṭ Rakṣa Rakṣa Svāhā
DRÖLMA YÜLLE GYALJEMA
(SKT. TĀRĀ RIPUCAKRAVINĀŚINĪ)
Tara, She Who is Victorious Over War
Tārā 13
