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“In the same way, the bodhisattva Mañjuśrī said:

“ ‘You who have unwavering diligence and samādhi,
You who have supreme wisdom and sagacity,
You are worthy of our offerings
Of garlands, incense, and perfumes.’

“In the same way, the bodhisattva Gaganamudra said:

“ ‘In this way you have made a gift
To beings, you who have great compassion.
When this time has perished, you will become
A protector who has the supreme signs.’

“Also, the bodhisattva Vajraccheda­prajñā­vabhāsaśrī said:

“ ‘Just as space is immensely vast,
So is your compassionate motivation.
For the sake of beings³⁶⁰ you have taught
The types of enlightened conduct.’

“The bodhisattva Vegavairocana said:

“ ‘No one else has such compassion for beings,
Other than the Tathāgata.
You are endowed with all good qualities.
You have supreme wisdom and sagacity.’

“Siṃhagandha said:

“ ‘In the future, when there comes
The Bhadraka eon with its māra of kleśas,
You will gain fame and renown
For freeing beings from suffering.’

“The bodhisattva Samantabhadra said:

“ ‘Those who are struggling in the wilderness of rebirth,
Who rely on what is false, who are in despair,
Whose minds are burning, and who feed on flesh and blood,
You have taken them into your care.’

“Akṣobhya said:

“ ‘Stuck inside the egg of ignorance,
Sunk in the swamp of the kleśas,
Their minds are burning, but you take them into your care,
These beings who commit bad actions with immediate results at death.’

“Gandhahasti said:

“ ‘You have seen the fears of the future,
Just like looking into a mirror.
You have taken into your care those with burning minds,
Those who have rejected the good Dharma.’

“Ratnaketu said:

“ ‘You have wisdom, correct conduct, and samādhi;
You are adorned by sympathy and compassion.³⁶¹
You have taken into your care those with burning minds,
Those who malign the noble ones.’

“Vigatabhayasaṃtāpa said:

“ ‘You have seen the suffering of beings
Who travel the path of the three lower existences.