Sarva mangalam. (May all be auspicious.)
In the Vajrayana tradition, mantras associated with wrathful deities are best practiced after receiving transmission (lung) or empowerment from a qualified Lama. However, listening to the mantra and reciting it with a pure heart to develop compassion and remove suffering is generally considered beneficial for all.
The third deity, Garuda, is the celestial "King of Birds," a mythical creature that symbolizes wisdom and the ability to soar above the limitations of the mundane world. In Buddhist iconography, Garuda is the sworn enemy of the nagas (serpent spirits), which are often associated with skin diseases, environmental imbalances, and subterranean poisons. By including Garuda in the mantra, the practitioner invokes a powerful soaring vision and a cleansing force that can neutralize toxicity—both literal and metaphorical—restoring health and harmony to the individual and their surroundings.
The Horse-Headed One. A wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, he represents the speech of all Buddhas and acts with fierce compassion to subdue negative forces. Garuda (Khyung):
The Bodhisattva of Power. He represents the mind of all Buddhas and embodies irresistible strength. Hayagriva (Ta):
May all obstacles be removed. May all sickness be healed. May all beings be happy.
