Through practice and diligence, Mandarava realised a degree of spiritual mastery equal to that of Padmasambhava, evidenced in her honorific name Machig Drupa Gyalmo ("ma gcig grub pa'i rgyal mo"), "Singular Queen Mother of Attainment". Additional biographical information about Mandarava can be found in the following sources. Jamgon Kongtrul relates the story of Mandarava within "In The Precious Garland of Lapis Lazuli". Another story of Mandarava is found in the 14th century "Padma Thang Yig Sheldrang Ma" terma of Orgyen Lingpa. Samten Lingpa (also known as Tagsham Nu Den Dorje), a terton from the second half of the 17th century, consecrated six folios to Mandarava and Padmasambhava and their meditation practices in Maratika Cave. A summary of Mandarava's life, based on "The Lives and Liberation of Princess Mandarava", can be found on The Treasury of Lives website. There is a description of the meeting of Yeshe Tsogyal with Mandarava to exchange spiritual teachings in "Sky Dancer, the secret life and songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel",  As Mandarava attained the vajra rainbow body (jalus), she is held to be present in the world now spreading and inspiring the Dharma through various incarnations in both the east and the west. The iconography of Mandarava in her sambhogakaya form often depicts her with white skin with a tinge of red and wearing regal bodhisattva ornamentation. In this form, in her right hand she often holds the dadar (or arrow) a teaching tool and ritual implement which is a powerful polyvalent symbol of Dzogchen, disciplic succession, lineage and transmission. Mandarava is also often depicted adorned with banners and a melong (or mirror) which is another ritual implement, teaching tool and polyvalent symbol of Dzogchen representing the clear, reflective and void (or empty and etherial) nature of mind. Mandarava's left hand often holds a "bumpa" or long-life vase or wisdom urn of the ashtamangala. Rarer depictions of Mandarava include her holding the dadar in her right hand and a ritual skull cup. Mandarava is usually depicted in a standing pose, yet there are some depictions of her seated (in meditative postures), and occasional depictions of Mandarava in an energetic dance, with her right leg raised, denoting her enlightened activity and dakini nature.