March 03, 2006
Mahakaruna Dharani Long Sanskrit Version
Great Compassion Dharani in Sanskrit
On Chanting Meditation
Karuna Cultivation
Brahma Vihara
The romanized sanskrit transliteration of the long version consists of 63 verses.
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The Origin of Ekadasamuhka Sahasrabhuja Sahasranetra Avalokitesvara
One day, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva vowed to the Buddhas of the Ten Directions , "May I assist all beings, and if I ever tire of this great work, may my body shattered in thousand of pieces".
To fulfill this vow, Avalokiteshvara descended into the deepest hell. He patiently worked his way up through the 6 realms, rescuing countless living beings. He finally reached the Formless Heavens, and paused to rest. He then looked down and was dismayed to see that countless more beings had poured into hell.
The Bodhisattva was so disheartened by this state of affairs, that his mind and body burst into thousands of pieces. He even considered quitting. But he remembered his vow and called upon all the Buddhas in the Universe for help. They were able to put him back together; but they were unsure how the parts fit together, so he wound up with 11 heads, 1000 arms, and 1000 eyes. This served to enhance his capacity; and thusly invigorated, he reaffirmed his vow to assist all beings.
The Great Compassion Invocation A Tentative English Translation
Adoration to the three treasures, buddha, dharma, and sangha! Adoration to Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva mahasattva, the bodhisattva of compassion! Adoration to the one who removes all fear and suffering! Having adored Avalokitesvara bodhisattva, may we now recite this glorious dharani which purifies all beings, which fulfills the wishes of all beings.
Hail to the bodhisattva mahasattva who embodies the trikaya, who has the transcendental wisdom. Hail to bodhisattva mahasattva who continues to save all beings without defilement in his mind. Hail to bodhisattva mahasattva who sustains the highest, the most complete wisdom and who is free from all impediments. Hail to bodhisattva mahasattva whose deeds reveal the fundamental purity of all beings.
Hail to bodhisattva mahasattva, who wipes away the three evil delusions - greed, anger, and folly. Quick, quick! Come, come! Here, here! A joy springs up in us. Help us to enter into the realm of great realization. Avalokitesvara bodhisattva, bodhisattva of compassion, guide us to spiritual contentment. Accomplishment, accomplishment!
Having testified to the freedom and compassion of the mind of Avalokitesvara, Having purified our own body and mind, Having become as brave as a lion, Having become manifest into all beings, Having attained to the wheel of dharma and the lotus flower, we can now save all beings without hindrance. May the understanding of the mysterious nature of Avalokitesvara prevail forever, ever and ever.
Adoration to the three treasures, buddha, dharma, and sangha! Adoration to Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva mahasattva, the bodhisattva of compassion!May this dharani be effective. Hail!
Posted by rbeck at March 3, 2006 10:22 PM