Great compassion mantra (Sanskrit) 大慈悲心真言 (梵語) Basically, after the adorations, first to the Almighty then to Avalokitesvara in his many manifestations, the devotee pleads with the deity to come down from heaven, come out of the statue on our altar to work in our soul, and transform our lives. Wayists familiar with the so-called “Our Father”, a Christian prayer, will note a similar message. This is the Great Compassion ushered in by Avalokitesvara. Therefore, not only does the World Savior Avalokitesvara appear to us in the form of any of the gods, or in any other form that is most acceptable to us at the time, He also ushers in an era (or teaching) that all sins can be forgiven as there are no unforgivable consequences for sins-we can be forgiven and get opportunities to work through those karmic lessons to one day gain release from the cycle of rebirth. The sutra that this dharani points to, narrates a discourse between Buddhas and the Lord Avalokitesvara wherein one learn that Avalokitesvara brings salvation from all sins, even those that were previously considered to be venial sins (unforgivable sins that lead to death of the soul). This mantra / dharani cites 84 of the manifestations that Avalokitesvara will take to help people along the Way. Some non-Sanskrit-speaking Wayists learn the meaning of the adoration in their own language, but partake in the Sanskrit version. This dharani does not translate well into the English language because the Sanskrit words were chosen not only for meaning but also for rhyme, rhythm and mitre. It is popular in Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, English and several other language versions.Ī dhāraṇī is generally understood as a mnemonic device which puts in a nutshell the meaning of a particular teaching or chapter of a sutra. The Nīlakaṇṭha Dhāraṇī or Great Compassion Mantra (or dharani) of Avalokitesvara is known all around the world. Great Compassion Dharani Homage to Avalokitesvara
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