Toh 546 1

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Homage to the Three Jewels!

Homage to the Gentle Protector!

Thereupon Mañjuśrī the ever youthful rose from his seat, draped his upper garment over one shoulder, and knelt down on his right knee, and bowing toward the Blessed One with palms joined, he lowered his head to the Blessed One’s feet and enjoined the Blessed One thus:

“Blessed One, I have seen the vidyā—how wonderful if this sublime vidyā were to be spoken!”