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The Commentary on the Precious Mantra states: Avalokite original: 婆盧吉帝 (Pólújídì); a transliteration of the Sanskrit Avalokite, referring to the "Beholding" aspect of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. is the Perfect Reward Body Sambhogakaya original: 圓滿報身 (yuánmǎn bàoshēn); the celestial form a Buddha takes to reveal themselves to highly realized beings., Lochana Buddha original: 盧舍那佛 (Lúshènàfó).. Through the practice of Ishvara original: 室佛囉 (shìfúluō); meaning "sovereign" or "master.", the practitioner holding the mantra obtains freedom and ease wherever they go, reaching a state of great mental liberation. Because of Dhara original: 馱婆 (tuópó); meaning "to hold" or "maintain.", by upholding the mantra, one’s name and fame shall be heard throughout the worlds of the ten directions.
The Commentary on the Precious Mantra states: Namo Narakindi original: 南無那囉謹墀 (Námó nàluójǐnchí); "Namo" signifies homage, while "Narakindi" is an epithet of Avalokiteśvara, sometimes interpreted as the "Blue-Necked" protector. is the name of the Truth Body Dharmakaya original: 法身 (fǎshēn); the ultimate, formless reality of a Buddha.. From this, the Reward and Transformation bodies arise to deliver sentient beings across the world, ultimately attaining the indestructible Vajra Body original: 金剛身 (jīngāngshēn); a "diamond body" that is eternal and unchanging..
This is the
Perfect Reward Body
Lochana Buddha
— Eleven
This is the Pure
Truth Body, the Original
Self of Vairocana
Buddha; one must apply
great diligence original: 大須用心 (dà xū yòngxīn); literally "greatly requires the use of the mind/intent."
— Twelve