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The Commentary on the Precious Mantra original: 寶咒註 (Bǎozhòu Zhù) states:
Ajeya original: 阿逝孕 (āshìyùn); a transliteration of the Sanskrit ajeya, meaning "unconquerable" or "invincible." is
Avalokiteśvara Guanyin manifesting as the
Yaksha Heavenly King Yaksha A class of powerful nature spirits or guardian deities who serve as protectors of the Buddhist faith.. He wears
a tiger skin and patrols the
four directions to encourage the good
and punish the wicked.
Sarva Sattva original: 薩婆薩哆 (sàpósàduō); Sanskrit for "all living beings."
manifests as the Thousand-Armed Avalokiteśvara;
in each hand,
he holds a ritual implement. Nama
Pava Sattva original: 那摩婆薩哆 (nàmópósàduō); homage to the pure being.
Nama Bhaga original: 那摩婆伽 (nàmópóqié); homage to the Blessed Lord..This is Avalokiteśvara
manifesting as the Ghati Deity original: 伽帝神 (Qiédié shén); likely referring to a "Gati" deity associated with the paths of rebirth..
His form is dark and large,
with a snake coiled in his hair.
This is the Soaring
Yaksha Heavenly King original: 飛騰夜叉天王 (Fēiténg Yèchā Tiānwáng)
who patrols the four directions
to inspect right and wrong.
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This is the Bhagavan
Deity King original: 婆伽帝神王 (Póqiédié Shénwáng); "Bhagavan" is a Sanskrit title meaning "Blessed One" or "Lord.".
His form is dark and large;
he uses a leopard skin as
a lining and holds an iron
trident in his hand. Sixteen