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through whose inspiration it grows strong. (10.58)<ref>Crosby and Skilton, ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'', 143.</ref> | through whose inspiration it grows strong. (10.58)<ref>Crosby and Skilton, ''Bodhicaryāvatāra'', 143.</ref> | ||
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This translation gives the feel of how Mañjughoṣa's influence was the initial cause that helped turn Śāntideva's mind to good. Once turned in a positive direction, his gurus then helped him to build on this inspiration and make firm in his mind the realizations related to hearing, contemplation, and meditation. | This translation gives the feel of how Mañjughoṣa's influence was the initial cause that helped turn Śāntideva's mind to good. Once Śāntideva turned in a positive direction, his gurus then helped him to build on this inspiration and make firm in his mind the realizations related to hearing, contemplation, and meditation. | ||
Khenpo Kunpal says the following of this homage to the gurus: | Khenpo Kunpal says the following of this homage to the gurus: | ||
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