According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, this practice is performed especially when you have to do something even though it is the wrong day, wrong star, or wrong time for it. The practice pacifies shortcomings of time, date, star, and so forth, and helps to accomplish success.

Bring to mind the buddhas and bodhisattvas who are in the direction that you are going. Then, put your palms together and recite the dharani.

Dharanis contain the essence of a teaching but are often compared to mantras due to their intended ritual vocalization. Generally, however, dharanis are longer than mantras and are more likely to have intelligible phrases, like Sutras. The word “dharani” is from a Sanskrit root word that means "to hold or maintain." Dharanis are said to have the power to heal and protect from harm.

Translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

2 pages, 2023 edition.

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