A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s6.t4.55
A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s6.t4.55
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v2.c19.s6.t4.55
The major portion of Section II of the prose version of the Kāraṇḍa-Vyūha is after the style of the Tantras, and is devoted to the glorification of the "knowledge of the six syllables," *i.e.*, the protecting and benedictory prayer formula "Om maṇipadme hum." This famous prayer, which even at the present day is on every one's lips in Tibet, and which is written on all praying wheels and praying banners, is praised in the most extravagant manner in this work. We read:
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- Kāraṇḍavyūhasūtra — Sanskrit