Shurangama Mantra with Verses and Commentary by Venerable Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua 10. NAM-MÔ TÁT ĐA NẨM 南無薩多南 Đại dũng mãnh giả đại đạo tâm Do như liên hoa bất nhiễm trần Trú dạ lục thời cần cảnh sách Thường tại hoả lý luyện tinh kim. 大勇猛者大道心 猶如蓮華不染塵 晝夜六時勤警策 常在火裏煉精金 NA MWO SA DWO NAN Great courageous one with a great mind for the Way, Is like a lotus flower that is not defiled by dust. In the six periods of the day and night, he is ever watchful and alert, Constantly smelting real gold right within the fire. COMMENTARY: SA DWO NAN refers to the "One of great courage." So, the whole line reads, "taking refuge in the One of great courage." One with great courage is able to do what others don't dare do and cultivate what most people don't dare cultivate. One can make the greatest sacrifices and not seek anything in return. The word "great," is used because it refers to the Buddha's wisdo...
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