大毘盧舍那成佛神變加持經蓮華胎藏悲生曼荼羅廣大成就儀軌 2.295

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"The index fingers bend at the upper joints. Vajrapāṇi questioned:
'For the bodhisattva of mantra practice, after practicing for how many months
Are the prohibitive vows brought to completion?' The Bhagavat replied:
'Excellent, O valiant one! The sublime vows of the world,
Expounded by the ancient Buddhas, are vows arisen from vidyā;
Abiding in the vows is like the Sambuddha. In order to bring about siddhi
And for the benefit of the world, arouse self-authenticity with equanimity;
Without generating thoughts of doubt, ever abide in samāhita,
And practice until the vows are completed. Bodhicitta and Dharma,
As well as the cultivation and karmic fruition of enlightenment, merge into a single characteristic,
Far removed from all contrivances; endowed with vows like the Buddha's wisdom,
Differing from this, one is not fully endowed with vows. Attaining sovereignty over all dharmas,
Thoroughly penetrating and benefiting sentient beings, ever cultivate unattached practice,
Treating pebbles and gravel the same as myriad jewels, up to completing a lakṣa [of recitations].
The mantra teachings that have been expounded conclude according to the months and seasons,
And the measure of prohibitive vows is brought to completion. First is the golden wheel contemplation:
Abide in the great Indra [maṇḍala] and contemplate the syllable 'A';
One should form the vajra mudrā and drink milk to nourish the body.
When the practitioner completes one month, he can regulate the incoming and outgoing breaths.
Next, in the second month, arrange properly within the water wheel,
The surrounding wheel forming nine tiers, the color of autumn evening moonlight;
One should use the lotus mudrā and drink pure, unadulterated water.
Next, in the third month, through the supreme fire wheel contemplation,
Eat food that has not been sought; then with the great prajñā sword,
Burn away all sins, thereby giving birth to body, mind, and speech.
In the fourth month, with the wind wheel, the practitioner regularly ingests wind,
Forms the dharmacakra-pravartana mudrā, and concentrates the mind in recitation.
Contemplating the vajra-water wheel, abiding in yoga,
This is the fifth month. Transcending attainment and non-attainment,
The practitioner has no attachment, being equal to sambodhi.
Harmonizing the wind and fire wheels, going beyond all faults,
Recite for another month, also abandoning gain and non-gain.
The assemblies of devas such as Brahmā and Śakra, the mahoragas, and piśācas
Shall stand at a distance and pay reverent homage, all acting as protectors.
They will all receive and obey commands; he will constantly obtain this:
The spirits of medicinal herbs of humans and devas, and the vidyādharas and spiritual ṛṣis
Shall attend him on his left and right, complying with what he commands.
Those who do evil and create hindrances—the rākṣasas, seven mothers, and the like—
Upon seeing the mantra-holder, will pay homage from afar and depart;
Wherever they see radiance, they will flee and scatter like fierce fire.
Whatever ritual teachings are performed, because they are based on the vidyā-discipline,
The true sons of the Sambuddha attain all sovereignty.
Subduing those difficult to tame, like the great Vajradhara;
Benefiting the multitude of living beings, identical with Avalokiteśvara!
After six months have passed, the fruition is accomplished in accordance with one's wishes;
One should always, toward oneself and others, protect with compassion.
Hold the rosary against the heart; the remainder is as in the Susiddhi.
For each and every mantra, perform mental recitation;
The incoming and outgoing breaths are two; the first constantly corresponds.
Deploy the syllable 'A' upon the limbs, reciting to the full three lakṣas;
Samantabhadra, Mañjuśrī, and the Vajradhara noble devas
Will appear before you and stroke your crown: the practitioner bows in homage
And swiftly offers argha water. With mentally created fragrant flower garlands,
One immediately attains bodily purity. When the portion of recitation is finished,
Place the rosary back in its original position. Only then enter samādhi;
At mealtime, emerge from absorption. Again form the root mudrā,
And having recited the mantra seven times, present the Gaganalocanā [mudrā].
Offer incense, flowers, and the like, with pleasing and wondrous gāthās,
Argha, and making vows. Speak the empowerment of the World-Saviour,
Causing the path of the Dharma-eye to pervade, abiding everywhere for a long time;
One should join the vajra-palms and, following the vidyā, touch the body throughout."