"Dhāraṇī is a Sanskrit word, interpreted to mean ‘unite and hold.’ Dhāraṇīs, sometimes called ‘mantras,’ unite all dharmas and hold limitless meanings. They are the chief, the head and the origin of all dharmas.” (DS 1)

“A dhāraṇī also ‘unites and holds the three karmas’ of body, mouth and mind, so that there is no violation.” (DS 73)

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