Shakti and Shâkta : essays and addresses on the Shâkta Tantrashâstra

MATAM RUTRA

“So shall we too, be surely drawn near those who

remind us of this oath of allegiance.”

Thus did they take the oath of allegiance. Then the Holder of the Mysteries, the Glorious One—Vajrapani, pierced the heart of the prostrate Rutra (with the Phurpa dagger and absolved him. All his Karmik sins and his Passions (Klesha) were thus immediately absolved. Then power was conferred on him, and vows were laid on him, and the water of Faith was poured on him. His body, speech and mind were blessed and consecrated towards Divine Service, and the Dorje of Faith was laid on the head, throat and heart. Thence-forward he was empowered to be the Guardian of the Faith, and named Legs-]Dannagpo (the Good dark One), and his secret name conferred at the Initiation was Mahakala. Thus was he included in the assembly of the Vajrayana Deities. Finally it was revealed to him that he would become a Buddha, by the name of Thalwai-Wangpo (Thalvayi-dbang-po—the Lord of Ashes) in the World called Kod-pa-lhundrup (that is “ self produced” or “ built-all-at-once”’). Then the Rutra’s dead body was thrown on this Jambu-dvipa, where it fell on its back. The head fell on Sinhala (Ceylon), the right arm and hand upon the Thogar country and the left hand on Le (Ladak country. The right leg fell on® Nepal, and the left on Kashmir. The entrails fell over Zahor. The heart fell on Urgyen (Cabul), and the Linga on Magadha. These form the eight chief countries. Thus the eight Matrikas of the eight Sthanas, headed by Gaurtma and others: the eight natural Stfipas headed by Potala; the eight occult powers, which fascinate; the eight guardians (female), who enchant; the eight great trées, the eight great realm-protectors (Shing-kyongs) the eight lakes, the eight great Naga spirits, the eight clouds, and the eight great Dikpalas (Chogs-kyongs or Protectors of the Directions) as well as the eight great cemetries originated.

With the end of the sixth chapter of the Golden Rosary

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