Green Tara is associated with the air element. She embodies female wisdom and has many peaceful and wrathful forms. She is known as the "Swift Saviouress" due to her readiness to protect us from negative forces and help us avoid negative karma. Meditation on Green Tara is thought to bring quick thinking, spontaneity and wisdom in our actions, generosity and fearlessness. Her short mantra is OM TARE TUTARE TURE SVAHA.
The statue shows her sitting on a lotus but with her right foot extended in readiness for swift or fast action. Her right hand is extended downwards in the position which grants accomplishment. Her left hand is shown with thumb and ring finger touching - the gesture for granting protection and freeing from fear. She has utpala lotus flowers blooming at her shoulders.
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