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This word should be used when in contact with filthy
materials. The Lotus Dharma s a y s: “When in contact with filthy
things, visualize the word of Dharma realm on the crown
emitting a red light. That is the world Lam.”
(If the conditions for bathing and changing into new clothes
are missing due to lack of water and clothing, use Lam to create a
pure environment. However, if the conditions are proper and one
does not wash and change into clean clothing, using the word
Lam in the purification rituals is laziness and shows disrespect.
How can blessings be given, sins eliminated and wishes fulfilled
for such behavior? If ones follows the Dharma instruction, first
wash and put on clean clothes, then use the Dharani to further
purify the environment, so that cleanliness is from inside and
outside, then all his wishes will soon be fulfilled.)
Manjusri's one word Dharani: Um Xi-Lam
The Sanskrit: Um Xi-L a m
Xi-Lam can be written with two, three or four syllables.
According to Yi Jing it has four syllables. These four words join
together to make one Sanskrit word. Because the Sanskrit
language is not yet understood, it is difficult to reach its mystery ,
and its true effectiveness. One word of this king Dharani has
unimaginable power. In The Dharma of One Word Dharani of
Mansjuri, Buddha told the Devas:”You must know that this
Dharani is the great king among all the Dharanis; it has great
supernatural power. If a faithful son or daughter recites it often,
Mansjuri Bodhisattva will come to help them. They will see