21 Taras

Turn to the Swift Liberator

Welcome to our guide to the Homage Prayer to the 21 Taras, a practice of readiness for compassion, protection, and swift assistance. Each image below represents a unique manifestation of Tara, each embodying a specific enlightened quality to help overcome fears, obstacles, and suffering.

This translation has taken over 10 years to reach its current state and is unique for several reasons. Above all, this translation was composed strctly under guidance during auspicious moments, in the spirit of sincere practice, and through actually overcoming various obstacles. A special attention was given to translate each stanza while preserving the meaning and order of the Sanskrit verses with a word-for-word translation. A consistent rhythm was kept for almost every line of each stanza. It is in a constant state of being open to refinements and improvements as we continue to deepen our practice.

You can also notice the technical work that put into the translation that not only preserve the meaning of the individual words in Sanskrit, but also the exact position of each word in the text and a special attention for the position of stressed and unstressed syllables. This translation was also made to be recited, and sung as it has been by us many times. Please look forward to recordings of our sung prayers in the future. Feel free to reach out to us, if you're interested.

Click on any image to explore her dedicated stanza, delve into her unique symbolism, and connect with her specific energy.

May this practice bring peace, clarity, and liberation to your path.

Homage o Tara, quick and audacious,

the instant, a flash, akin is your gaze;

three worlds' protector, mouth like a lotus,

blossoming stamen on which You appear.

Homage o hundreds of autumns and moons,

entirely complete, the veils of your face;

stars by the thousand, the galaxy’s light,

laughing and radiant on high You resplend.

Homage o’ golden and dark blue lotus,

your hands and your feet are so well adorned;

giving and courage, warmness and calmness,

patience and dhyana: the sphere of your deeds.

Homage to the ones far gone and their knots

to total success, forever You move;

all which to beyond, are pathways attained,

by Buddhas and sons, You’re perfectly served.

Homage, Tuttara, with HUM that resounds,

your full volition, is granting breakthrough;

beyond seven worlds, your step overruns.

without exclusion, attracting with skill.

Homage to the Lord, the Flame, the Maker,

Breath and All-Mighty, by which you are praised;

Bhuta, Vetala, with the Gandharva,

Troops and the Yakshas before You, deployed.

Homage to the bow, with PHAT that resounds,

hostile devices you utterly crash;

one stretched and one bent, both legs taking root,

the arrow, ablaze, immerses your gaze.

Homage o’ Ture, great and terrible,

mara, audacious, You fully destroy;

frowning expression, mouth like a lotus,

by which all the foes, You utterly kill.

Homage o' three gems, the mudra your sign,

with heart and fingers, refined and adorned;

adorned and complete, directing the wheel,

the treasure Inborn of your light confused.

Homage o’ intense and rejoicing pride.

the crown that You throw , the garland You wear;

chuckling and greatly laughing “TUTTARA”,

the demons and worlds, with strength You control.

Homage all around, the worldly guardians,

the ranks close to You, attracted with skill;

moving and frowning, with HUM that resounds,

from all the struggles, completely, You free.

Homage to the tuft, a shard of the moon,

crown and adornments, by which You resplend;

Incredible Light, on your knot, messed up,

appearance, on high, and You, dust unmoved.

Homage o kalpa, with its final fire,

the blazing garland, in which You reside;

right leg extended, with joy you're conjoined,

hostile the circles, You fully destroy.

Homage to the hand, whose palm is striking;

foot that is stomping the ground, on the soil;

frowning expression with HUM that resounds,

the seven levels, by splitting destroys.

Homage o blissful, virtuous, and calm,

the calm nirvana, the sphere of your deeds;

with SVAHA and Sacred, truly connected,

who the great evil, has caused you destroy.

Homage o intense delight without sense,

treacherous bodies, You fully disjoin;

and by your ten words, the verses composed,

the wisdom of hum is vibrant and bright.

Homage o’ Ture, your foot is stomping,

the hum resounding, your aspect and seed;

Meru, Mandhara, and mount Kailasha,

the earth and the sky, all three worlds You shake.

Homage o' Divine, of the Lake. inert,

a hare in the stain, in your hand is held;

with TARA two times, then PHAT that resounds,

without remainder, the poison removed.

Homage o' godly militia and kings,

gods and half humans, all escorting You;

with fastened armor of joy and affection,

fights and the damage of torpor destroyed.

Homage to the moon and sun, so complete,

eyes with the splendor of light so divine;

with HARA two times, speaking Tuttara,

unfairness and all contagions dispelled.

Homage o triple, real truth manifold,

with Peace and Power, you're utterly joined;

Graha, Vetala, with Yaksha and troops,

You vanquish, truly, so precious and quick.

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