The Vaishravana mantra, also known as the mantra of the Treasure King, is a powerful practice for those seeking to enhance their prosperity and abundance.
The Vaishravana Mantra:
oṃ vai śra va ṇa ye svā hāVaishravana: The God of Wealth
Vaishravana, also known as the Treasure King, is a deity who oversees the transformation of merit and blessings in the human realm. He is believed to dispense wealth, protect the Dharma (Buddhist teachings), remove obstacles, and purify beings, leading them towards enlightenment. By engaging in this practice, one can quickly attain blessings and prosperity. If you sincerely pray to the deity while diligently reciting the mantra, and consistently practice compassion, joy, and generosity to benefit all beings, you will receive the powerful blessings of the Treasure King and the eight directional wealth deities. This can lead to a smooth and successful career, great achievements, and the fulfillment of your financial wishes.
The Power of Practice
Those who have received the empowerment of the Treasure King can receive blessings by sincerely praying to him while diligently reciting his mantra. By consistently practicing compassion, joy, and generosity to benefit all beings, they can receive the powerful blessings of the Treasure King and the eight directional wealth deities. This can lead to a smooth and successful career, great achievements, and the fulfillment of their financial wishes.
Vaishravana, also known as Vaisramana or Kubera in Sanskrit, is one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism. As the guardian of the north, he is also associated with wealth and prosperity. He is considered a benevolent deity who protects the Dharma and bestows fortune upon devotees.
Vaishravana is said to be a minister of the celestial god Indra. He is also known as the “Protector of the World.” The Treasure King is considered to be an emanation of Ratnasambhava Buddha, one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, specifically, the southern Buddha. He is also called “South Tong Xie”. He is surrounded by eight wealth deities who act as his subordinates, assisting him in liberating all beings and fulfilling their wishes.
Vaishravana’s Vow
According to Buddhist scriptures, during the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, Vaishravana made a vow before the Buddha to protect the Dharma and provide wealth to all beings so that they may achieve worldly goals. Therefore, despite his appearance as the Treasure King, he is, in essence, an emanation of the Buddha. He is depicted with a golden body, one face, and two arms, wearing a crown adorned with five Buddhas, golden armor, and various precious ornaments. His right hand holds a victory banner, and his left hand holds a mongoose that spits out various treasures. He sits in a royal ease posture on a white lion, radiating light like ten thousand suns. He possesses an endless treasury of wealth.
Vaishravana as a War God
In Japan, Vaishravana is also revered as a god of war. As the Northern Heavenly King, he is also known as the Treasure King in esoteric Buddhism. Reciting his name brings good fortune. The recitation of the Vaishravana mantra is believed to bring his blessings. By consistently acting with compassion and goodwill towards all beings, and through the blessings of the Treasure King, one can achieve a smooth career, grand achievements, fulfillment of their desires for wealth, and quick responses to prayers. Furthermore, those seeking to eliminate misfortune, acquire wealth, and increase their well-being can receive unexpected positive results by sincerely praying to the Treasure King.
The Treasure King is an emanation of the southern Ratnasambhava Buddha, surrounded by the eight wealth deities, who assist him in delivering all beings to liberation and fulfilling their wishes. According to Buddhist scriptures, during the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, Vaishravana made a vow before the Buddha to protect the Dharma and provide wealth to all beings, allowing them to achieve worldly goals. This is why, despite his outer appearance as the Treasure King, he is essentially an emanation of the Buddha.
Vaishravana is depicted with a golden body, one face, and two arms, holding a victory banner in his right hand and a mongoose that spits out treasures in his left. He wears armor and celestial robes. He uses his banner to symbolize favorable weather conditions and also acts as a guardian of the northern gate within the pure lands of the Buddha. He is primarily associated with practices that focus on enhancing positive qualities and growth.
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