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from 'the lotus_born: the life story of padmasambhava ' by yeshe tsogyal
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'rinchen drag of nyo and other tibetan laymen then asked, 'master, as you intend to leave for india and will not remain here any longer, how should the tibetan men of future generations behave?'
master padma replied:
old and young tibetan men of future generations,
keep the laws of the king sacrosanct.
keep the decrees of the ruler inviolate.
without losing your individual needs,
guard the general welfare of others with your lives.
do not take an oath in vain.
be strict about what is prohibited.
be in agreement when you assemble.
do not show disdain for the destitute.
discuss in groups to avoid future regrets.
first, let the wise people give advice.
keep integrity and be dependable.
follow the advice of those who can think well.
let the courageous lead the army.
furnish the soldiers with weaponry.
let attendants keep guard at night.
appoint your servants by turn.
when people trust you, do not disappoint them.
since men are more wise (gross, guru. gross)
they will achieve wealth, property, and fame.
if you allow your offspring to be learned in dharma,
wealth will always increase.
whatever you do, first think well.
to act without forethought creates many problems.
when something can be corrected,
what is the use of remaining displeased?
when something cannot be changed,
why harbor ill-will?
if you progress slowly, at some point you will arrive.
if you circumvent places of danger, you will not be
harmed by enemies.
if you speak gently, everyone will understand.
loud and harsh orders have only short term effect.
if you act diligently anything can be accomplished.
being rash and inconstant only makes you tired.
practice the sublime dharma for the sake of this
life and the next.
that will engender permanent benefit.
i, padmakara, am now taking leave,
whether you live in the present or will appear
in the future,
tibetan men of future generations, keep this in your hearts.
thus he gave instructions.'
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