The 21 Taras Mantra Dharanis in Sanskrit, as taught by Buddha in the Kangyur, became popularized as the 21 Homages or 21 Praises to Tara. When chanted in the original Sanskrit, the 21 Praises to Tara are 21 potent and powerful Dharanis (long-form mantras). There is a short intro. To skip straight to the Dharani chanting, go to time index: 02:17 MUSIC RELEASE: Available on major music streamers including APPLE MUSIC: and SPOTIFY: Although popularized as both a Tibetan and English 21 Praise chant, in its Sanskrit Holy syllable form, it is an original Dharani as taught by the Buddha. Credits: 21 Taras Paintings by Niels Petersen (NOTE: the descriptions below the Surya Gupta lineage of Taras (first by number, then English, then Sanskrit, then TIbetan). In Nyingmas and Atisha lineages, the names and colors are different, but the praise is the same.) PRAISE OF THE MANTRA O
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