Sentence 44th of the Heart
Sutra
That is why the mantra of Prajna
Paramita was spoken.
Recite it like this: Gate- gate Paragate
Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha!
Article/Prajna
Translator/Shou-chinang
Vow that, all sentient beings reach
the Other-shore of Brilliance together!
Oh, wisdom! The Grand
Wisdom! [i]Maha
Prajna Paramita!
The ending mantra of Heart Sutra prays
and praises as above.
To possess Prajna is so precious for
sentient beings who live ignorantly in the Three Realms. Only continuously holding both mercy
and wisdom, for those Bodhisattvas who have ever vowed compassionately can
really complete the unfailing [ii]Bodhi Grand Vow that keeping in mind for hundreds and thousands of Kalpa.
Vow that all sentient beings leave
sufferings and attain bliss!
Vow that all sentient beings attain and
enter into Bodhi soon!
Vow that all sentient beings complete
all wishes and vows!
Vow that all sentient beings attain
the Ultimate Enlightenment!
Note:
44.Maha
(great, large, all-embracing, surpassing, mysterious, beyond comprehension,
omnipresent, or essential things)
Bodhi
(perfect wisdom, the illuminated or enlightened mind)