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What kind of activity does Padmākara perform?
Enlightened activity of the Victors of the three times.
To whom is the prayer addressed in the fourth verse encompassing five buddha bodies?
It is addressed to the sovereign of the five buddha bodies, the Naturally arisen truth.
What is requested of the sovereign of the five buddha bodies?
To guide beings to great bliss through infinite methods.
What are the qualities of the Vajrakāya in the fourth verse?
Non-arising and non-ceasing.
In what realm is Protector Amitābha described as presiding in the fifth verse?
In the realm of Great Bliss.
What form does Amitābha assume in the realm of Great Bliss according to the fifth verse?
Fivefold form of the Skull-Garland Buddhas.
Who is invoked as Cakravartin, Supreme Excellence in the fifth verse?
Pendé Ukjin Tsal, Cakravartin, Supreme Excellence.
In which realms do the Guru Druks manifest according to verse six?
In infinite worlds, including Untainted Realm.
What is the purpose of the manifestation as Guru Druks?
To tame the six classes of beings.
Besides Guru Druks, how else does the text say the Guru manifests?
As the Eight Manifestations, Untainted Speech and Lotus-Birth.
What teachings are expounded by the Guru according to verse six?
So «Tra and Tantra.
Who is invoked in verse seven to nurture secret Mantra teachings?
The Great Vajradhara.
How does Vajradhara achieve propagation of Unsurpassable Yāna?
Through union and liberation, with the taming of Rudra.
Who manifests as the thousand sons of King Dhṛtarāṣṭra according to verse eight?
Naljor Nüden Dorjé Yul Sung Sé, the thousand sons.
From whom did Naljor Nüden Dorjé Yul Sung Sé receive empowerment?
From the yogin Powerful Vajra.
What form of Dharma is rained down by Naljor Nüden Dorjé Yul Sung Sé?
Nectar of the twofold Dharma.
Who gives the four rivers of empowerment as Samantadhara?
Kã picturené Wang Zhuwa Pab, Sama Tuena.
As whose son does the Guru uphold the tradition of Mantra?
Son of Excellent Crown Jewel.
What kingdom does the Guru tame in all ages according to verse ten?
Kingdom of Meghawat.
How many domains are there in the noble land of Dharma?
Nine domains.
Where is Uḍḍiyāna located in relation to the noble land of Dharma?
To the west.
What is Uḍḍiyāna described as being the source of?
Secret Mantrayāna.
In what temple in Uḍḍiyāna are ḍākinīs mentioned?
Heruka Temple.
Who offers riches in verse thirteen, crazed by wealth?
The blind king Chenmé Jorden.
Who sends forth the Guru as a mighty emanation in verse thirteen?
Amitābha.
Where is the Guru born according to verse fourteen?
In the heart of a lotus flower on Dhanakośa lake.
Who is described as perfecting generosity in verse fifteen?
King indrabhå «ti.
What does King Indrabhūti set sail to find?
A jewel to benefit beings.
What name do they give the Guru after meeting him according to verse eighteen?
Padmarāja, Lotus King.
What falls from wish-fulfilling clouds during the Guru's enthronement?
A rain of everything desirable.
Who sings songs of praise at the Guru's enthronement?
Dākinīs of great bliss.