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December 2024 Vajra Bodhi Sea 13%u6b63%u6cd5%u5370Proper Dharma Seal%u3010Underlining Principles in Translating Mantras%u3011The texts mentioned above illustrate that mantras have historically remained untranslated. The following passages highlight the many benefits of translating mantras. If the benefits are to be summarized, they can be categorized into roughly twenty-four key points:1. One learns the names of the Buddhas, and by reciting these names, one can consistently perceive the Buddha%u2019s form.2. One gains knowledge of the Three Jewels, which form the foundation of practice. Through their awe-inspiring virtue, one finds aid and support.3. One becomes familiar with the vajra generals, who subdue deviant demons and bring them to take refuge.4. One understands the ghost-kings and spirit-kings, whose followers and retinues offer protection, ensuring freedom from calamities and misfortune.5. One recognizes the Mantras of the Buddhas, the Foremost, Honored, and Superior Ones of the Five Divisions.6. One knows the Summit Mantra, and upon reciting it, all Buddhas anoint one%u2019s crown.7. One becomes aware of the mystical powers of the spiritual mantra, whose responses are inconceivable.8. One discovers that this mantra gives rise to great wisdom and radiance.9. One realizes that this King of Mantras is supreme among all mantras.10.One understands the Heart of the Mantra and, by reciting it, can see one%u2019s true nature and comprehend the mind.11.One learns the Seals of the Mantra. By having faith in these Seals, one gains wealth and honor, encountering no opposition.12.One understands the gestures of the Mantra, which can transform the myriad phenomena in ways beyond comprehension.13.One grasps the vow-power of the Mantra, fulfilling causes and effects according to one%u2019s wishes.14.One understands the spells cast by the Mantra, which can invoke calamities or blessings with precision.15.One learns the prayers of the Mantra, ensuring that when one invokes the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, their responses are swift and resonant.16.One gains insight into the Dharmas of the Mantra, unlocking wisdom and achieving unobstructed eloquence.17.One recognizes the fundamental syllables%u2014the root foundation of the Tripi%u1e6daka texts.18.One learns the syllabary, which has given rise to the sages and worthies of both the Manifest and Esoteric Teachings.19.One understands the meaning of the syllables, which encapsulate limitless principles.%u3010%u8b6f%u5492%u5fae%u65e8%u3011%u4e0a%u660e%u53e4%u4e16%u5143%u7ffb%uff08%u65e0%u7ffb%uff09%uff0c%u4e0b%u986f%u8b6f%u6210%u591a%u76ca%uff1b%u82e5%u958b%u7ffb%u76ca%uff0c%u7565%u5217%u6709%u4e8c%u5341%u56db%uff1a%u4e00%u3001%u77e5%u8af8%u4f5b%u865f%uff0c%u7a31%u5247%u5e38%u898b%u4f5b%u8eab%uff1b%u4e8c%u3001%u77e5%u672c%u4e09%u5bf6%uff0c%u4ed7%u6191%u5a01%u5fb7%u52a0%u6301%uff1b%u4e09%u3001%u77e5%u91d1%u525b%u5c07%uff0c%u90aa%u9b54%u76e1%u4f86%u7688%u964d%uff1b%u56db%u3001%u77e5%u9b3c%u795e%u738b%uff0c%u90e8%u9ee8%u8ff4%u8b77%u7121%u6b83%uff1b%u4e94%u3001%u77e5%u4f5b%u5492%uff0c%u4e94%u90e8%u7b2c%u4e00%u5c0a%u52dd%uff1b%u516d%u3001%u77e5%u9802%u5492%uff0c%u5ff5%u6642%u8af8%u4f5b%u704c%u9802%uff1b%u4e03%u3001%u795e%u5492%uff0c%u9748%u901a%u611f%u61c9%u96e3%u601d%uff1b%u516b%u3001%u660e%u5492%uff0c%u751f%u5927%u667a%u6167%u5149%u660e%uff1b%u4e5d%u3001%u77e5%u5492%u738b%uff0c%u4e00%u5207%u5492%u4e2d%u7e3d%u738b%uff1b%u5341%u3001%u77e5%u5492%u5fc3%uff0c%u8aa6%u5373%u898b%u6027%u660e%u5fc3%uff1b%u5341%u4e00%u3001%u5492%u5370%uff0c%u5370%u4fe1%u5bcc%u8cb4%u7121%u9055%uff1b%u5341%u4e8c%u3001%u5492%u8a23%uff0c%u8b8a%u5316%u842c%u7269%u83ab%u6e2c%uff1b%u5341%u4e09%u3001%u5492%u9858%uff0c%u56e0%u679c%u96a8%u9858%u5713%u6210%uff1b%u5341%u56db%u3001%u5492%u8a5b%uff0c%u76f8%u8981%u798d%u798f%u7121%u5dee%uff1b%u5341%u4e94%u3001%u5492%u795d%uff0c%u7948%u79b1%u4f5b%u5929%u5982%u97ff%uff1b%u5341%u516d%u3001%u5492%u6cd5%uff0c%u767c%u958b%u667a%u8faf%u7121%u7919%uff1b%u5341%u4e03%u3001%u77e5%u5b57%u672c%uff0c%u4e09%u85cf%u6587%u5b57%u6839%u672c%uff1b%u5341%u516b%u3001%u77e5%u5b57%u6bcd%uff0c%u986f%u5bc6%u8056%u8ce2%u5f9e%u751f%uff1b%u5341%u4e5d%u3001%u5b57%u7fa9%uff0c%u542b%u651d%u7121%u908a%u7406%u8da3%uff1b%u4e8c%u5341%u3001%u5b57%u7a2e%uff0c%u539f%u70ba%u8af8%u4f5b%u667a%u7a2e%uff1b