[Introductory Instructions to the Officiant]: Although, heretofore, while in the Chonyid Bardo, many vivid remindings have been given — setting aside those who have had great familiarity with the real Truth and those who have good karma — for them of evil karma who have had no familiarity, and for them of evil karma who because of the influence thereof become stricken with fear and terror, recognition is difficult. These go down to the Fourteenth Day; and, to reimpress them vividly, that which follows is to be read.