Then the teacher Vajradhara Gazed at the protector of beings And taught the ritual of protection:

“Vajrapāṇi, listen well!

“Those beings who are seized by wicked ones Should skillfully craft an image Of an animal in pure copper And fill its interior with silver and the like.

“Once filled, it should be well concealed In a desirable place or on one’s own body. This is the best protection.

“A reliquary of the bliss-gone ones together with its relics Should be skillfully fashioned and consecrated. If it is concealed wherever harm might occur, There will be peace by pronouncing the power of truth.

“The buddhas, as numerous as the grains of sand in the Ganges, Taught these incantation mantras To many creatures, such as birds— All pleasant and beautiful animals.

“With these mantras, one should consecrate One hundred and eight blue cords and strings of silk. Invoke the truth and perform a dedication; When the oblation is given, there will be pacification.

“In a clean vessel, such as a cup, Place such things as medicine and silk. Make an offering of flowers, incense, and so forth. If it is hidden in the ground, All harmful influences will become pacified.

“Braid together three white cords And make twenty-one knots. Accomplish it and make the offering of accomplishment, Then tie it around the neck of a victor. It is certain to reverse all obstacles.

“If one smears the body, in equal measure, With mustard seed, clarified butter, and brimstone, One will be freed from the grasp of vicious beings.

“If one practices during the month of Kārttika, On the bagunada flower, And the dahunada fruit, All vicious ones will have nowhere to remain.

“With the hairs of tiger, bear, and jackal, One will be free from vicious ones.

“If, in a waterfall, a lake, and so forth, The acts of protecting the body are perfectly performed, It will be the supreme protection.

“You should accept the Vajra Holder! Then, just as the full moon Is freed from the grasp of the clouds, So shall you be free.”