The Clarifying Light: A Prophecy of the Future ~ Words of the Buddha ~ A Tibetan Prophetic Text

Описание: "The Clarifying Light: A Prophecy of the Future" (Tibetan: Ma 'ongs lung bstan gsal byed sgron me) is a significant prophetic text in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is most famously associated with the great 20th-century master Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1896–1959), who compiled and revealed it.

The text is presented as the direct words of Shakyamuni Buddha, spoken to an audience that includes the future Buddha Maitreya and the disciple Ananda. It serves as both a "doomsday" warning and a manual for spiritual protection during "degenerate times."


1. The Origins and "Discovery"
The text has a mystical origin story. According to the prophecy itself:

The Meteorite: It is said that in a "Male Fire Horse year," a meteorite the size of a large rock will fall from space onto the shore of a large body of water.

The Revelation: When the meteorite cracks open, this specific text will emerge. It is then intended to be disseminated by the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, for the benefit of all beings.


Modern Transmission: Though its roots are ancient, the text gained modern prominence when Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö compiled it. It was first translated into English in 1988 by Karma gSungrab rGya-mtsho.


2. The Prophesied Calamities
The text describes a period of extreme "spiritual death" and physical suffering known as a degenerate age. The Buddha outlines several signs of this decline:

Environmental & Social Collapse: Cities will be overrun by carnivorous animals, buildings will lie empty, and "feathers will grow on mountains" (a metaphor for unnatural occurrences).

Violence & Famine: The human realm is described as becoming a "valley filled with blood" where people feel "hacked apart with weapons." Even when crops are planted, people will not have the freedom to enjoy them.

Seven Miseries: The prophecy details seven specific forms of suffering that humans will face, mirroring the torments of the lower realms (hells, hungry ghosts, etc.) within the human experience.

3. The Purpose: An "Antidote" Text
Unlike prophecies that imply an unchangeable fate, The Clarifying Light is intended as a remedy. The Buddha explains that the act of interacting with this text can "reverse the contributory evil causes of the time."

The Recommended Actions:

Faith and Devotion: Simply believing in the truth of the message is said to purify negative karma.

Reproduction: Writing out the text and distributing it is credited with immense merit. One person writing it can benefit a city; a city proclaiming it can benefit a state.

The Protection Mantra: The text contains a specific protective mantra:

E-MA-HO PEN-NO PEN-NO SO-HA (Meaning: How wondrous! Benefit/Protect! Benefit/Protect! So be it!)

Practice: It emphasizes "Great Responsiveness Meditation" (Avalokiteshvara practice) as a way to control epidemics and pacify famine.

4. Timeline and Context
While some modern interpreters have tried to link the dates in the text (like the "Male Fire Horse year") to specific years like 2026, many Buddhist scholars and practitioners view these timelines as cyclical rather than a fixed "End of Days." The prophecy is often seen as a timeless warning about the consequences of losing ethics and compassion.

Note on Maitreya: The text explicitly states that its benefits will remain crucial until the arrival of Maitreya, the future Buddha, who will eventually restore the Dharma to the world in a new golden age.

In the context of The Clarifying Light, the protection mantra is considered a "Dharma-remedy" specifically designed to counteract the negative energies, diseases, and conflicts of the degenerate age. The text emphasizes that the efficacy of the mantra depends heavily on the practitioner's motivation and faith. It is not meant to be a "magic spell" for selfish gain, but a tool for protection and the alleviation of suffering for all beings.

The Mantra
The primary mantra associated with this prophecy is:

E-MA-HO PEN-NO PEN-NO SO-HA

Break-down of Meaning:

E-MA-HO: An exclamation of "Wondrous Amazement!" (often used when recognizing the nature of reality or the power of the Buddhas).

PEN-NO: This is a Tibetan phonetic rendering (from Phen) which means "benefit," "help," or "to be of use." Repeating it twice emphasizes the wish for benefit to manifest immediately.

SO-HA: (Sanskrit: Svaha) A concluding word that seals the mantra, meaning "so be it" or "may the root of the blessing take hold."

Why Use It Now?
In the Tibetan tradition, these "Termas" (hidden treasures) or prophetic texts are often intended for specific time-cycles. Because the prophecy mentions the "Male Fire Horse Year" (which occurs every 60 years, most recently 1966 and next in 2026), many practitioners believe the present moment is the most crucial time to engage with these instructions.

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May all beings benefit.