Padmasambhava

Neither high nor low age.

Neither clear nor unclear mind.

This is an instruction of little hardship but simple to grasp, easy to apply but very effective with which you will have no dread at the time of death.

Old lady, practice it.

Be diligent as life does not wait.

You get no reward from slaving for husband and child.

So do not return empty handed, but take along the provisions of your master's instructions.

The tasks of this life are endless.

So reach perfection in meditation practice.

Old lady, keep this advice as your escort for being fearless at the time of death.

Thus he spoke.

Since the master gave this instruction while pointing his finger at the old woman's heart, it is known as the pointing out instruction to the old lady.

Upon hearing it,

The old lady and her attendant were both liberated and attained accomplishment.

Lady Sogyal of Karchen committed it to writing

for the benefit of future generations.

It was written down on the southern slope of Samye on the 17th day of the second summer month in the Year of the Hare.

Concealed as termitreasure for the sake of future generations, may it meet with a worthy emanation.

May it instruct beings in appropriate ways.

Through this, may the destined ones liberate their stream of beings.