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² Dhāraṇī is a synonym of rakṣā and the Pāli parittā, “ protecting magic formula,” “ talisman.” *Cf. Kern* in OZ II, p. 481, note 2. According to the Saddharmapuṇḍarīka, p. 399, the Dhāraṇīs are taught “ for the protection, safety and shelter of the preachers.” Dhāraṇīs are also used as amulets.