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mahā-rāja-vaiśravaṇa-kalpa-śaṁkara-kalpa-viśvakośa-nāma

The ritual of the formation of happiness and comprehension of the great king Vaishravana, “The Treasury of Diversity”

    I prostrate before the glorious Vajrapani!
    I shall then explain the mystery. On the fifteenth day of the waxing moon, a yogi possessing heartfelt obligations [should make] special offerings. Everyone by means of incense alone will make real [the manifestation of the deity]. The practitioner who will soon realize the attainment of [such], when using powder and incense, should appropriately adhere to ascesis.
    [Such is] the powder that binds white fruits. Mix in equal parts sarjaraja [sarja raja], camphor, and white and red sandalwood. Dividing with black aloe, completely dab with a stream of liquid from the white coconut. Having done so, carry out fully the proclamation. When filled with root knowledge, fully associate with the descending secret mantra. Having realized the recitation by the number of eight thousand times, the sage then makes up a small lamp of substances that appear as real.
    Everyone at the time of making offerings should set up the base, etc., on a completely pure ground [abiding] in the samadhi of the lord of the mind. Having done so, seize before you the lord of accumulations and treasuries. Having seized, present the poisoned one with the help of Vajrapani.
    In a fine vessel of gold, etc., burn a small lamp, as explained earlier, in ashes of sandalwood, etc., and then burn it. By means of this carry out the burning [of incense] for the foundation.
    If, by means of a certain yoga, satisfaction is manifested by the defenses, then treasuries will certainly be bestowed upon them. If then there be no such thing, then surely the lord of the treasuries will be destroyed. This is a special sacrament that is performed in a secret place. It is related to the composition of incense powders.
    Then I will explain the obligations of the heart. Constantly perform ablution and do purification. Constantly perform [the giving of] various pure and beautiful offerings, such as musical sounds from drums, bells, etc., various flowers of fragrance, food and porridge of various grains. Do not carry out offerings of wine. Do not make offerings of meat. Wear blue robes at all times. Count on a counting rosary made from the fruit of the soap tree. Quickly give up eating from meat that moves. Do not eat from a vessel that is damaged or split. Do not abide on a black and rough seat. Do not act universally with aspects [of action when] food and drink are given free from food. Renounce contact with those who are free from life. Such are the obligations of the heart that one must protect.
    I will then explain the foundation. The supreme foundation on which the lord of the treasury is situated, when the outer, inner, and secret [foundation] are distinguished, is analyzed by the sage in three aspects. The outer base is seen as a protector bound with fine jewelry to a fully blue good horse. Also constantly exercise binding.
    Also completely stick to the image board. The secret base made of birch bark and so forth is completely increased with saffron with a felicitous odor. Draw with it the syllable vai surrounded by a mantra. Bind it together with the finest grains and form a jewel together with the jewel. Having done so, pulverize it. When done so, put it in the heart as sages do. Having worn out the colors, put it in the front.
    Second, having completely divided the fragrances on the cotton that the girl brought or the cotton of the brahmin, [make that which] possesses the attributes and body color of the lord of the treasuries. By means of the sequence that has emerged from tradition, one who possesses heartfelt commitment should draw quickly. Should make beautiful by decorating the outside with trees, etc. Set in front with the knowledge of mantra. This is the sequence for the base form.
    Then explain the ordinance. The practitioner looks in the direction of the Lord of the hidden. Generally in the direction of the torma or this direction, a mongoose bag is placed as the secret foundation. Holding the stream of manifestation from the mouth [of the mongoose] red, [which is shown] earlier. Put therein cereals such as rice, etc. If others see it, the siddhis will be destroyed. When the practitioner [abides] without anyone, the sacrament is fortunate. Through this yoga of ritual you will fully enjoy in the treasury of space.
    Thus concludes the comprehension of the great king Vaishravana's “Treasury of various rituals that create happiness”.
    Translated by Lama Karma Paljor (O.E. Filippov).