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The Indian Buddhist Iconography, Mainly Based on the Sadhanamala and Other Cognate Tantric Texts of Rituals c19.s1.t7.5

The Indian Buddhist Iconography, Mainly Based on the Sādhanamālā and Other Cognate Tāntric Texts of Rituals c19.s1.t7.5

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c19.s1.t7.5

“The worshipper should conceive himself as (Vasudhārā) who originates from the yellow germ syllable ‘Vaṁ’. She is two-armed, one-faced, of yellow complexion, is in the prime of youth and is decked in all sorts of ornaments and garments. She carries in her left hand the ears of corn on a vessel showering gems, while the right exhibits the Varada mudrā. She is surrounded by many lady friends, rests on the moon over the double lotus, and bears the image of Ratnasambhava on the crown...”.