Chinese
往昔至今时， 皆见此论典， 为求依止故， 念恩作所为。 故此甚为要， 具冈波巴传加持。 虽词句未定， 然依义具传承， 尤为直贡一意论， 令根本释复苏。 于众多分别释论中， 以理证立宗之， 以利剑断除谬误。 若能造此定成办， 教法之清净事业。 劝请务必作分别。 于旧译经论之讥讽， 无论直接与间接， 先前已多所作讫， 今后亦誓愿行持。 愿以此善我与他， 与法性不可思议， 原始怙主成一体。 此乃直贡喇嘛钦敦珠·噶桑，呈上长篇问候书信之答复，钦哲·沃色于吉祥萨迦寺所书，善哉吉祥！《谈荟》第一品竟。 《谈荟》第一品，大手印、大圆满之真如，善加辨别之谈，名曰“吉达嘎之耳饰”。
English
From ancient times until now, All have seen this treatise, Therefore, to seek reliance, Remembering kindness, accomplish deeds. Therefore, this is very important, Possessing the blessings of the Gampopa tradition. Although the words may be uncertain, Yet relying on meaning, possessing lineage, Especially the Drigung One Thought teachings, Making the root commentary come alive. Among the many differentiating commentaries, Establishing the doctrine with reason and logic, With sharp analysis, dispel errors. If this is created, it will surely accomplish, The purifying activity of the teachings. I urge you to definitely make distinctions. Criticisms of the early translation scriptures, Whether direct or indirect, Have already been done much in the past, I vow to continue to do so in the future. May this virtue cause myself and others, To become one with the primordial protector, Of the inconceivable nature of reality. This was written by Khyentse Özer at the auspicious Sakya Monastery in response to the long letter of inquiry presented by Drigung Lama Chinton Drup Kalsang. May it be virtuous and auspicious! End of the first chapter of "Conversations." The first chapter of "Conversations," a discussion that clearly distinguishes the suchness of Mahamudra and Atiyoga, is called "Ear Ornament of Ketaka."