Piussogno- prati di Bioggio (costiera dei Cech)

Costiera dei Cech, percorso ad anello da Piussogno ai prati di Bioggio passando per Cercino, escursione a bassa quota in Valtellina




I now offer you the accomplishment of divining with a mirror."
The I)iikini who sat to the right of Tingeyalzunma said, "My name is
Crowned Lady of Good Voice [Jupan Drinzonma]. I now offer you the
accomplishment of refilling a storehouse with jewels." The I)akini who
sat to the left of the leader said, "My name is Immutable Fair Lady of
Heaven [Miyo Lonzonma]. I now offer you the accomplishment of
winning food and prosperity." The remaining I)akini, who sat to the
left of Miyo Lonzonma said, "My name is Fair Lady of Virtue and Ac-
tion [Degar Drozonma]. I now offer the accomplishment of increasing
livestock."
Thereupon, the Jetsun imparted to them one by one the teaching of
Taking Refuge, the Code of Morals, and the raising of the Bodhi-Mind
of Wish and of Action, explaining them in general terms as well as in
detail. \Vhereupon, the magical I)akinis were very much pleased and
fascinated. They said to Milarepa, "Although we will not be able to
practice these teachings in as perfect a manner as you have so edify-
ingly instructed us, we will try not to violate these principles and will
never forget the gratitude that we owe you." They then expressed their
sincere thanks to the Jetsun by bending their bodies towards him,
laying their foreheads upon his feet, circling round him, and prostrat-
ing before him many times. Then they all flew into the sky and
vanished in the far distance in a blaze of light.
One evening, later in the month, the hostile and insolent demons of
the Eight Divisions who had come before, returned to Milarepa with
their servants and sons. From the low regions also came many lovely and
coquettish worldly I)akinis [including the five who had come beforel,
wearing splendid silk garments which fluttered lightly in the breeze, and
adorned with jeweled bracelets, necklaces, and various other ornaments
of precious stones. Together with their retinues and associates, these
Non-men spirits all came to Milarepa, filling the sky before him. They
then began to rain flowers upon him, to play all kinds of musical instru-
ments, to burn fragrant incense, and to offer abundant food and drink.
They said, "Pray relate to us your experience of Final Enlightenment-
the utmost understanding of all Buddhas in the Three Times, and the
absolute consummation of the Path. Pray preach for us the Final Truth
of Dharma." In response to their request Milarepa sang a song called
"The Understanding of Reality," in which he illucidated the essence of
the Final Truth and the Ultimate Reality:
On the border of Tibet and Nepal
Lies Dinma Orin, a wonder tow

THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONGS OF MILAREPA
There lives the Medicine Deva, protectress of the
natives.
On· the splendid Snow Queen Mountain, the beauty
of this land,
Dwells the great Auspicious Lady of Long Life-
She is the lady with the braided hair,
Her life is lasting as a diamond.
At the left side of the mountain,
Covered by clouds throughout the year,
Are pasture lands and ranges of snow hills
Where gently flows a winding Fiver;
Close by is Medicine Valley.
With great earnestness, I,
The Yogi Milarepa,
Meditate alone in this quiet place.
You, proud worldly demons-
Thieves who steal yogis' lives -
Who came here once before to insult and scorn me,
Have returned today.
Are you not the same group
Who affiicted me before?
Late last evening, close to midnight,
Five lovely maids came here.
They vowed to raise the Bodhi-Mind,
Offering wish-fulfilling accomplishments,
And then they disappeared.
Tonight, while the clear moon
Shines o'er the earth serene,
You five charming maidens, gay and skittish,
Come once more.
The silk scarfs round your lovely bodies
Sway and flutter, your jewels
Sparkle in the light.
You have been conjured to perfection,
Enchanting and most beautiful.
At the Goddess Leader's call, the proud
Devas and spirits of the Eight Divisions
Have come with you, filling all the sky.
They all offer me delicious food,
And play such charming tunes.