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."
Comments
Om- The sound of the universe and transformation into purity.
Mani- ‘the Jewel’ representing love and compassion.
Padme- ‘the lotus’ representing wisdom, rising above the mud of worldly suffering. Hum- ‘Indivisibility’ representing the union of compassion and wisdom.