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    The Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones

    May all be auspicious for us.
    Prostrations to all the Buddhas,
    Dharma, and Noble Sangha who
    dwell in the Auspicious Realms of
    the ten directions where all appearance
    is completely pure; its nature spontaneously
    perfect.

    Prostrations to the Eight Sugatas.
    Auspiciousness and success increase
    merely hearing your names: Tararaja,
    Sthirakaushalamadhashaya,
    Shrimaitreyalankara, Shrivarashubhakirti,
    Sarvashayodarakirtiman, Shrisumeruvadayakaushalakirti,
    Shriarvasattvashayakirti, Shrimantushakarakaushalasukirti.

    Prostrations to the Eight Bodhisattvas
    characterized gracefully holding each of the emblems:
    utpala flower, vajra, white lotus, naga-tree, jewel,
    moon, sword, and sun, supreme in granting
    auspiciousness and success, the youthful Manjusri,
    the glorious Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara, the protector
    Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Nivaranaviskambin,
    Akashagarbha, and noble Samantabhadra.

    Prostrations to the Eight Auspicious Goddesses,
    the holders of the Eight Precious Symbols,
    pleasing with offerings to the Buddhas
    of all directions and time. Thinking of their
    essential qualities makes success and fame grow:
    the precious Umbrella, Auspicious Golden Fish,
    Wish-granting Vase, Exquisite Lotus, Conch of Fame,
    Knot of Prosperity, Victory Banner, and Majestic Wheel.

    Prostrations to the Eight Guardians of the World.
    Each holds the divine emblems: wheel, trident,
    dart, vajra, vina, sword, stupa,
    and banner of victory. Auspiciously develope
    virtue and happiness in the three realms,
    Mahabrahma, Shambhu, Narayana,
    Sahasrajna, the Kings Dhritirashtra,
    Virudhaka, Virupaksha the Lord of Nagas,
    and Vaishravana.

    With the work we have begun now, pacify all obstacles
    and harmful influences. May the fulfillment of wishes,
    increase of glory, good fortune, prosperity and happiness
    be met. May all be auspicious for us.

    If recited when you wake in the morning, you will enjoy the total days fulfilment. If recited before bed, you will enjoy pleasant dreams. If recited before activity, all works can be successfully accomplished. If recited before a contest, you will be victorious. If recited regularly, you will enjoy long life, glorious health, fame, auspiciousness, prosperity, happiness and removal of negative karma and obscurations. And higher birth is certain. Stated by Buddha.

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