00 The Prologue
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The text praises Marpa the Translator, describing how he fulfilled his vows, crossed to India, received the jewel of dharma from Nāropa, and brought it to Tibet. It offers prostrations to his body, speech, and mind, confesses faults, rejoices in his deeds, and requests the turning of the dharma wheel. The author announces his intention to briefly recount Marpa’s wondrous life story for the benefit of beings.