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Superior beings need the Dharma.
Without it, they are like lofty eagles
𑁋even though perched on the highest mountain tops,
they exist only to service their pride.
Average beings have need of the Dharma.
Without it, they are like snarling tigers
𑁋though possessing great power and courage,
they are obsessed only with their hunger.
OṂ ĀḤ GURU HASAVAJRA SARVASIDDHI HŪṂ
Inferior beings need the Dharma.
Without it, they are like sturdy mules
𑁋though they grasp countless possessions,
no wisdom or merit do they carry.
Beautiful beings have need of the Dharma.
Without it, they smile vacant and lovely,
always caring about appearances.
In time their illusory beauty fades.
OṂ ĀḤ GURU HASAVAJRA SARVASIDDHI HŪṂ
Older beings have need of the Dharma.
Without it, they are like old leaning trees.
Younger beings have need of the Dharma.
Without it, they are like a charging bull.
All children have need of the Dharma.
Without it, they will meet wrong views.
Every being has need of the Dharma.
Without it, we are blossomless trees.
OṂ ĀḤ GURU HASAVAJRA SARVASIDDHI HŪṂ
Those who want to live with meaning
should practice the Buddha’s teaching.
OṂ ĀḤ HŪṂ
