Green Tara
On a lotus seat, standing for realization of voidness,
(You are) the emerald-colored, one-faced, two-armed
Lady In youth's full bloom, right leg out, left drawn in,
Showing the union of wisdom and art - homage to you!
Like the outstretched branch of the heavenly turquoise
tree, Your supple right hand makes the boon- granting
gesture, Inviting the wise to a feast of supreme
accomplishments, As if to an entertainment-homage to
you! Your left hand gives us refuge, showing the Three
Jewels It says, "You people who see a hundred dangers,
Don't be frightened-I shall swiftly save you!"
Homage to you! Both hands signal with blue blue utpala
flowers, "Samsaric beings! Cling not to worldly pleasures.
Enter the great city of liberation!" Flower-goads prodding
us to effort-homage to you!
... First Dalai Lama (1391-1474)
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