Gampalipa
Gampalipa, meaning “the blacksmith,” was an ironworker from Shalibudza in northern India. His life was a repetitive cycle of hammering metal day in and day out. A yogi blessed Gampalipa with empowerment and gave him instructions on the three channels. Gampalipa experienced boundless faith and joy, and after six years of meditating day and night, he achieved the accomplishment of Mahamudra.
Gampalipa is depicted with long hair, adorned with bone ornaments, and a joyful expression as he gazes at his consort. He wears tight-fitting shorts, and a bone necklace crosses his chest. He sits upon an animal skin. Gampalipa’s consort, with a red complexion, sits beside him.
Rahula
Rahula was a commoner from the area of Kamarupa. Unable to bear the ridicule of old age, he retreated to a charnel ground to live in solitude. Following his guru’s instructions, Rahula practiced diligently and was rejuvenated, returning to the appearance of a sixteen-year-old. He attained ultimate realization of Mahamudra.
Rahula is depicted holding a kapala (skull cup) to his lips with his left hand, drinking nectar from it. His right arm rests against a red cushion behind him. He sits on an antelope skin, wears bone ornaments, and a bone necklace crosses his chest. A yoga strap is tied around his left leg and waist.
Dhokalipa
Dhokalipa, meaning “the holder of a vessel,” was a commoner from the Shalabudza region. A yogi bestowed upon Dhokalipa the empowerment of Hevajra and imparted to him the teachings on the generation and completion stages. Dhokalipa practiced diligently, without interruption, as his guru instructed. After three years, he attained enlightenment.
Dhokalipa is depicted holding an empty bowl in his right hand, a parasol above his head, sitting in a particular yoga posture on a tiger skin. His right leg is bent, and his left leg is placed under his right. His left arm is extended, and his right hand, holding the bowl, rests on his right knee. A green-complexioned yogi sits beside him, seemingly instructing him on the path of practice.
Metini
Metini, meaning “the weary farmer,” was a low-caste farmer from Shalibudza who toiled daily to make a living. A yogi blessed Metini with empowerment and instructed him in the meditation practices of the generation and completion stages. Following his guru’s instructions, Metini meditated for twelve years, severing the delusions of samsara and attaining enlightenment.
Metini is depicted as an elderly man with white hair and beard, tied up with a strip of cloth, showing a tired expression on his face. He is draped with a shawl, holding a wooden staff in his hands, and sitting on a cushioned railing. He wears simple shoes on his feet.
Gurula
Gurula was a bird catcher from the region of Disunaka who made his living by capturing birds with nets. Gurula means “bird hunter.” His guru, knowing his readiness for enlightenment, bestowed upon him empowerment and taught him a focused meditation that led his mind towards liberation. Following his guru’s guidance, Gurula practiced diligently for another twelve years, finally realizing that sound and emptiness are inseparable. He purified his mind’s defilements and attained the supreme realization of Mahamudra.
Gurula is depicted standing on a mountain peak surrounded by white clouds, his hands stretched forward, his left hand holding a parrot’s tail, and his right thumb and forefinger holding a parrot’s claw.
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