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maṇḍala-vidhiḥ

Mandala ritual

    I prostrate before the perfect protector, [possessing] great compassion!
    When the sides of the essence are equal due to the good mandala and the jewel's own nature, Smear with ointment of pleasant fragrance. Set pearls, flowers, and jewels. In the middle possess a red-colored seed with four or eight petals. When you put it, place the Muni on top. Cover the top with a white umbrella. Due to the practitioner adhering to the pride [deity] of the lotus garland, then straighten up, raising the two vajra arms in parallel. Raising the main of the three levels. [Make] a special form that is beautiful in color. Act in accordance with service by means of a pile of pleasant flowers that is in contact with supreme taste and protective fragrance. Analyze appropriately the description of the continents, etc.
    oṁ āḥ vajra catura dhvīpa hūṁ
    oṁ āḥ vajra payāṣṭa dvīpa hūṁ
    oṁ āḥ vajra aṣṭa ratna hūṁ
    oṁ āḥ vajra aṣṭa maṅgala hūṁ
    oṁ āḥ vajra siddhi viṁśati hūṁ
    oṁ āḥ vajra sūrya candra hūṁ
    In a perfectly pure place set up a perfect continent [or foundation], jewels, garland the three successive attainments of good fortune. When you have done so, adorn it with two blazing shining lights. The holder of the mantra [should make] offerings in the dancing position of vajra play.
    Then for all who possess the body, [prepare] the necessary form of the protector of the universe. Through the perfect manifestations that have no boundaries, the practice of [attaining] goals in all lands is carried out. As far as possible, up to the heart of enlightenment, be guided by all this. Through the power of this, not even the sound of the lower realms will be known. Constantly you will live in happiness and joy. If you act with the analysis of a clear mind, everything, be it body, mouth, etc., will be clarified.
    These rituals essentially [come from] the past and have no doubt. If one wishes to unite with any life, then when one sends with a snap of the fingers, ask for patience and fulfill the prayer-wishes. Establish the form with the cause of remembrance.
    Thus concludes the mandala ritual composed by the great Pandita of Kashmir. Translated by Nub Jampeyi Pal.
    Translated by Lama Karma Paljor (O.E. Filippov).