Manjushri stands for the highest Enlightment- aspects
of transcendental
wisdom which should be used to free oneself from karmic bondages (his symbols: book and sword). He is also the main patron of astrology and medicine and an
emanation of the water
element. The snow-lion,
on which he rides, symbolizes the
overcoming of the ego.
His most famous mantra
is: OM AH RA
PA TZA NA DHI Seed syllable:
DHI |
Vâdisimka
Manjugosha
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Tibetan thangka painted by unknown Nepalese
artist
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