On the Tenth Day of the month of the Hare, having renounced His kingdom, He [Guru Rinpoche] practiced austerities, yoga, and liberation in the great  cemetery of Sitavana, the cool forest. At the time of gathering all the Mantrikas and Dakinis under His power, He became known as Guru Santaraksita, the Guru who is the guardian of peace.

 

"With the voice of the fearless lion which is itself Secret Adamantine Speech, He reveals His face. From His divine form which embodies all the Buddhas in their infinity, He emanates and the re-absorbs again into Himself all the Mandalas of the Gurus, Devas, and Dakinis. Particularly to His disciples in the snowy land of Tibet, He has shown even greater kindness than the actual Buddha Himself by His coming personally to that country, where He is universally known as Padmasambhava or Pema Jungney, the Vajra Guru. For anyone who beholds His deeds, the understanding of a disciple will grow within him. As for the several occasions on which He displayed the great deeds of His  marvelous career (namthar), they came precisely on the Tenth Day (tsechu) of the waxing moon during the twelve months of the year. "


"There are special benefits accruing to us from the observing of the monthly pujas on each of the Tenth Day great festivals. For example, those evil spirits which cause diseases will be pacified. Our length of life, virtue, and wealth will increase; and our happiness of mind, quick courage, and brilliance of personality will likewise increase. The harm and injury caused by the Lord of Death will be mitigated. Our moral precepts will be completely purified and our wisdom will radiate into every area. Hypocritical deeds in violation of our precepts, such as any defect or default of the three types of vows, as well as all transgressions of the samaya vows, will be cleansed; and our mind will become pure. From the practice of reciting the prayers we shall become as one who possesses infinite benefits; our accumulated merit shall be inexhaustible."

According to the Zhaldam Sertreng:

"I, Urgyan, particularly on the Tenth Day which is the Great Festival,
Will come to the snowy land of Tibet
Riding upon the rays of the sun and moon, the rainbow, the mists or rain,
And shall remove all obstacles impeding my devoted disciples.
Upon each I shall bestow the Four Consecrations which they desire.
This is my promise, and Padma would never deceive anyone.
If one who is devoted to me always observes the puja on Tenth Day,.
By virtue of practicing the sadhana according to my instructions,
He will realize the well being of the kingdom."  
 

(from "The Benefit of Observing the Great Festival of the Tenth Day" by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche)
 

 Dakini Tsog