Mantra of White Tara: meaning and rules of use

Tara in Buddhism is the image of a woman-Bodhisattva, a perfect female being who received liberation, but did not go into nirvana, compassion for people. The goddess of wisdom Tara exists in several forms: White, Green, Black and Red. This article will focus on the essence of White Tara.

The interpretation of the name is "star", and the goddess actually serves as a guide for sailors and wanderers... Tara helps to avoid dangers and obstacles, be it travel, everyday affairs or the spiritual path. The symbol of White Tara is a blooming lotus. The goddess sits in padmasana (lotus position) on a throne of the same flowers, adorned with a crown. She is wearing light silk robes. A glow emanates from an almost transparent body. She folded her right hand on her knee with a gesture of bestowing blessings - varada mudra. The left hand gestures to preach a wise teaching and squeezes a blue inflorescence (Utpalu lotus). The goddess has seven eyes, one of which is located on the forehead, like a vigilant mind. Her every look reflects compassion.

Tibetans believe that White Tara had an earthly incarnation in the guise of a Nepalese princess named Bhrikuti, who was married to the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. She took a vow of compassion and support for all those who suffer until Samsara is empty. By her example, the princess showed that everyone has a chance of Higher Enlightenment. Bhrikuti walked the path of Enlightenment until she reached the highest point of destination. She dreamed of becoming the embodiment of Buddha in a female form in the name of supporting all those in need of help.

It is customary to turn to Tara, relying on the help of her divine power in critical and, at first glance, hopeless moments of life, because she is the one who will respond faster and more willingly than others. This is the greatest personification of wisdom, protecting from all kinds of misfortunes. Her love resembles that of a mother. The goddess guides you on the right path and does not let you go astray.

Since fate periodically prepares people for new difficulties, the nervous system fails, stress begins. Turning to Buddha in the guise of White Tara helps to walk your path easily and with dignity. In the next lives Tara relieves painful rebirth... The image of the divine essence is considered a powerful talisman. It is often and gladly depicted by artists, because such art is also a kind of path towards enlightenment.

White Tara is a symbol of the long road of life, it personifies compassion... The mantra of White Tara is often read, thinking about an important and close person. This is one of the variants of the vibrations of the Green Tara with a similar beginning. Only here the enumeration of the names of the deity is supplemented with several words associated with earthly longevity. For the good of someone else, reciting the sacred words of White Tara will work when instead of the syllable “mom” you pronounce a specific name.

"Om tare tuttare toure mama ayu punya jnana pushtim kuru matchmaker."

Now let's see the meaning and features of some individual words:

• in the Tibetan version of the text, instead of "pushtim", the word "puschetram" is pronounced, and "matchmaker" is replaced by "sokha";
• “Mother” is interpreted as “my merit”, implying the desire to acquire wisdom, merit, to obtain longevity, happiness (these qualities can be asked not only for yourself, but also for someone else);
• "Ayu" means life, or rather, long life (according to Ayurveda);
• "Punya" - a gift for morality, contributing to longevity and a happy life;
• Jnana is a word symbolizing wisdom;
• "Pushtim" is something like the phrase "do for the sake of increasing", whether it be wealth or merit;
• "Kuru" - a fictitious country somewhere on the northern side of the Himalayas, the birthplace of longevity and joy;
• "Matchmaker" is a term meaning blessing, delight and joy, a feeling of absolute satisfaction.

The mantra in Russian sounds something like this: “My bow to the goddess eliminating enemies, the heroic liberator Tara. Praise be to her, our savior. With Tuttare depriving all fears, sending us blessings from Toure. I am sending you a request for happiness in life and further Enlightenment, morality and Wisdom, prosperity and harmony. With a joyful Sokha I bow down to the goddess. "

Tara is perceived as "a savior helping to make the transition to the other side of the ocean of life to enlightenment, bringing tranquility and fulfillment of desires, dispelling fear." The seven-eyed goddess really protects from trouble and personifies purity, serenity and true wisdom. The practice of reading the White Tara text stimulates the growth of spirituality and lengthens the life span. We live now, but death is inevitable. Many die before the expected date, but Regular mantras of the noble White Tara will be able to extend the allotted time for life, giving the chance to practice the precious Dharma.

It only takes a few minutes to complete the practice. To begin with, you need to create the correct mood within yourself, realizing that the White Tara meditation for a long life is performed not for your own sake, but for the good of all life on earth.

Feel how negativity leaves you, dark thoughts, corrosive doubts, ailments and evil spirits.While repeating one round of the mantra, concentrate on feeling how the viscous nectar of longevity flowing from Tara penetrates into your body and fills it. After completing 108 repetitions of sound vibrations (one mala), there is confidence that the lifespan is extended, the merit has increased, and the level of awareness of the sacred words has become deeper.

The feeling will come that life is now much fuller and more significant. Important focus on acquiring many valuable insights. As a result, there is a dedication of merit from the reading of Tara to the enlightenment that has come for the good of all life on earth. While reading, you need to sit calmly, preferably without music, relaxed, deeply and freely breathe and meditate. It is advisable to do this under a fine open sky.

“White Tara, please let me become like you, fill my soul with courtesy and compassion. I am you. I am Tara. " By conducting such a ritual every day, you will be able to achieve enlightenment faster, attract good luck to your destiny and make your dreams come true. The mantra removes the troubles and fears that interfere with a person in real life.

Before asking for help from a deity, it is worth making a ritual offering. But sometimes it is allowed to do without it. It is recommended to combine sound vibrations with mudras. Before pronouncing this mantra, it is important to imagine the goddess herself, to whom the appeal is being prepared.

The mantra is repeated several times. Of course, it is better that all the words of the appeal to White Tara be memorized in advance. But this is an optional condition, given the famous Tibetan legend. According to her, a demon appeared in front of a person crossing the bridge. The man turned back, but there, too, he saw a demon. He forgot the text of the mantra out of fear, but still read the words that he remembered, and still received help.

The Power of the White Tara Mantra brings a sense of light divine love. Being engaged in a unique practice, comes the understanding that the Lord, the whole Universe and the reality of life need you. The concept of self-worth allows you to develop your personal potential without wasting it on trifles. The text of the mantra affects the mind, gives wisdom for making fundamental decisions. Another significant point is that constant practice leads to an extension of life. No wonder this mantra is considered the embodiment of health and vigor! Powerful sacred words act on the practitioner in the most magical way, balancing, pacifying and enlightening him.

The mantra of White Tara is in the video below.