"If one possesses this treasure, the devas and ghosts will offer him their lives and hearts. He will influence and charm people; his merits[r_1:21] will become great; prosperity and good omens always follow him; all his wishes will be granted; the signs of Siddhis and performance[r_1:22] will come fast; his power will be as great as Herugas[r_1:23], great enough to subdue the male and female spirits. The accomplishment is easier and the incantation more effective. There is

no question about the profoundness of this teaching; even those evil-possessed monks who practice this teaching will [overcome themselves and attain the accomplishment of Mahamudra[r_1:24]. Such a profound teaching one can hardly find anywhere else. If you do not believe what I say, you may look for yourself.

"Hard it is to find an easy yet powerful teaching like this! Hard it is to find an immaculate teaching like this! Hard it is to find a teaching without a defect; one which can bestow the transcendental accomplishments and bring forth the great powers. This teaching is the treasury of both the mundane and transcendental accomplishments; it is a teaching for those easy-going, leisure-pursuing seekers who are lovers of pleasure. It is a teaching and practice for lustful seekers; and also for those who have compassion and yearnings for serving sentient beings; for those who want to practice Dharma as well as for those who want power. It is a helpful teaching for lustful and fame-desiring monks to practice; it is also a teaching for faithful and sincere disciples; for congregation-attendants; for unrestrained and passionate yogis to practice; a helpful teaching for credulous and enemy-despising yogis to practice; and also for those people you should consider as brothers in Dharma, the protectors of the Treasury.

"Yet you should spread this teaching with great caution. It should be kept secret from both sinful and Dam Med[r_1:25] persons; from sophisticated and foulmouthed persons. This teaching should not be given to skeptical and defamatory persons; it should not be bestowed upon heretical and insincere persons. It should not be given to the thief of Dharma or to those disciples who do not observe the precepts. Keeping this sacred teaching from such persons is a

rule you should observe. You should not be idle but should cooperate with your brothers in the Vajrayana[r_1:26]." So the Guru says.

Now, to obtain this profound and solemn initiation, you disciples should follow me in reciting the following prayers three times:

"I concentrate my mind and sincerely pray to the Three Pillars[r_1:27] and all Buddhas. I pray to the Fierce Guru with his retinues. I pray that you grant me the profound initiation."

Now follow me in reciting the Take-in-Refuge Prayer together with the Vows of Bodhisattva in front of the Fierce Guru and all Buddhas.