45Kamparipa

Kamparipa was a blacksmith from the land of Saliputra. One day a yogin came by to ask for alms, as he ate, the smith and his wife was happy that the yogin was willing to accept alms from someone of low-caste like them. The yogin then asked if they would practice the Dharma, but feeling inferior, they never thought anyone would teach them. The yogin then gave initiation which transfers spiritual power, also gave the instructions on the visualizations of the three mystic veins.

The smith, having great faith, meditated, and in 6 years he obtained the siddhi of Mahamudra. He benefitted many living beings and then went to the realm of the Dakas.

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