THE EIGHTH TARA
Tara, Invincible Heroine
Tibetan: Drölma Zhen Migyalwa’i Pamo
(Sanskrit: Tārā Aparajitā)
Tara Aparajita pacifies conflict, including arguments and lawsuits. She is all about conflict resolution in its many forms. She cuts through illusion and helps to bring clarity and justice with her vajra that emits wisdom flames.
Color: Dark Red
Expression: Fierce
Mantra: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Daha Pacha Hung Phat Svaha
Symbol: Vajra
Resources for real life Tara Aparajitas from Embodying Tara:
Ruth Bater Ginsberg
Books:
- In My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon & Shana Knizhnik
Interviews & Articles:
Documentary:
Film:
Fun: Here are some playful videos:
Marsha P. Johnson
Women’s History Biography website
Marsha P. Johnson’s Historic Role in the LGBTQ Rights Movement (PBS)
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (Trailer on YouTube)
Documentary, on Netflix and other platforms