Pancha Dzambhala or Five Dzambhala – The Wealth Deities
Dzambhala is a wealth deity whose blessings remove the obstacle of poverty, bringing wealth and abundance to pure Dharma practitioners. As it is difficult to attain spiritual realizations while afflicted by lack of resources, Dzambhala generates prosperity so that practitioners have the time, energy, and means to accomplish. According to the Sutras, while Shakyamuni Buddha was teaching one day, demons tried to disturb and confuse the Buddha. Dzambhala appeared in front of the Buddha and protected him. Recognizing Dzambhala’s courageous action, the Buddha asked Dzambhala if he would like to become a Dharma Protector in order to help all sentient beings. Dzambhala accepted the Buddha’s offer, and since then he has offered immediate assistance to all who call his name or chant his mantra. His blessings bestow good luck, increase virtues, prolong life, increase intelligence, and provide both material and spiritual benefits.
There are five Dzambhalas – white, yellow, black, red and green. Each Dzambhala has their own mantra and practice to help eliminate poverty and create financial stability.
White Dzambhala
White Dzambhala (Dzambhala Gapee in Tibetan) is believed to be born from the right eye of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, so he is also known as the manifestation of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. White Dzambhala is depicted as sitting on a snow lion, although some artists depict him sitting on a dragon and his right hand holds a trident and in his left hand there is also a mongoose that spits our precious diamonds or ornaments. According to the sutra; his mantra can stop suffering, destroy bad karma and have a Bodhichitta or mind. His mantra can also avert disaster and sickness. He also brings wealth to all sentient being by chants his mantra. Tibetan name is Dzambhala Gapee which means White Dzambhala.
White Dzambhala Mantra is: OM PADMA TROTHA ARYA DZAMBHALA SIDDHAYA HUM PHAT
Yellow Dzambhala
Yellow Dzambhala is the manifestation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. Yellow Dzambhala is depicted adorned with a crown, silk garments and beautiful gold and jeweled ornaments. He is seated imperially upon a lotus throne, with Bijapuraka (citron) fruit in his right hand and mongoose in his left hand. The mongoose constantly spews forth precious jewels and treasures, and represents Dzambhala’s victory over the Nagas. He protected the Dharma and if anyone call his name, he will come and help the person. If one has trouble with finance or anything, one can chant his mantra and he will come and help. But one must have a Bodhi mind and practice Buddhism to attain his blessings. One can also gain wealth, wisdom, intelligence and at last !Attain Buddha Hood!
Yellow Dzambhala Mantra is: OM DZAMBHALA ZALENDHRAYE SWAHA
Black Dzambhala
Black Dzambhala is the manifestation of Buddha Akshobhya Buddha. Black Dzambhala is also called as the chief of the five great Dzambhalas as he is said to have given people wealth and happiness. He is also known as one of the Hindu god of wealth; Kubera. Black Dzambhala is usually depicted as standing upon a corpse. He holds a Kapala in his right hand and in his left hand he holds a mongoose. He is depicted in black color. Those who chant his mantra will get wealth and also if one has any kind wishes, he will also fulfill it and bring happiness.
Black Dzambhala Mantra: OM DZAMBHALA DZAMLIM DZAYE SWAHA
Red Dzambhala
Red Dzambhala (Dzambhala Marpo in Tibetan) is the manifestation of Vajrasattva. He is the God of Wealth. Red Dzambhala is depicted in red color adorned with a crown, wearing jewel and gold ornaments and silk garments, embracing his consort Vasundhara. He sits imperially on the lotus throne with right leg stepping on a white conch shell. He has two faces and four arms. The first pair of hands holds a precious gem on the right hand and a jewel filled skullcup on the left hand and the other two hands hold the wish-fulfilling jewels on the right and a mongoose vomiting various jewels on the left hand. He wears the jewel earring and jewel necklace. He is exposing his chest and abdomen. The aura and lucky cloud surrounded on the sides. His consort Vasundhara also holds the wish-fulfilling jewels in the right hand and holds a skull cup.
The beneficence of the Red Dzambhala is that his doctrine is suitable for those in high social positions. If they practice his doctrine, they can recruit more talented people and possess more money, valuables and food. If one chants his mantra sincerely, he will protect one and also gain wealth and one can lead a very good life and become popular. He has two mantras. The male and female one.
Red Dzambhala Mantra:
Male Mantra: OM DZAMBHALA JALANDRAYE NAMA MUMEI E SHE E
Female Mantra: OM DZACHIN DZAMBHALA DZAMBHALA SWAHA
Green Dzambhala
Green Dzambhala is also a form of Buddha Akshobhya, who is blue in color. Green Dzambhala made a vow in front of Buddha Shakyamuni that he will protect anyone who chant his mantra or chant his name. When one has difficulties, it is best to chant sincerely in one’s heart the mantra. Green Dzambhala has the same mantra as the Yellow Dzambhala.
Green Dzambhala Mantra: OM DZAMBHALA ZALENDHRAYE SWAHA
About this Scroll Painting
This is a Tibetan Style Thangka Scroll Painting which is entirely hand painted by the experienced artisan using same ancient techniques. This Thangka Scroll Painting is hand painted on cotton canvas with 24 karat gold detailing; by the artisans of Patan in Nepal who have been in the business from generations.
