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Om (ॐ)

• The universal sacred sound.
• Represents body, speech, and mind in harmony.
• Invokes the enlightened presence of all Buddhas.

Tare (तारे)

• "Liberator."
• Green Tara frees beings from suffering, fear, and attachment.
• She guides practitioners across the "ocean of suffering."

Tuttare (तुत्तारे)

• Liberation from the Eight Great Fears.
• Traditionally these are represented as:
  • Lions (pride)
  • Elephants (ignorance)
  • Fire (anger)
  • Snakes (jealousy)
  • Thieves (wrong views)
  • Imprisonment (greed)
  • Floods (attachment)
  • Demons (doubt)

These are understood both as external dangers and inner psychological obstacles.

Ture (तुरे)

• Swift action.
• Tara responds immediately to sincere prayers.
• Represents freedom from subtle fears and the realization of enlightenment.

Svaha (स्वाहा)

• Means something like:
  • "May this offering be accepted."
  • "So be it."
  • "May these blessings take root."