JAMBHALA (Yellow Kubera), Mantra, and its Mandalas

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JAMBHALA, the god of wealth is the Buddhist form of the Kubera. As  Yi-dam is called Jambala, probably from the Jambhara (Lemon) which he carries in the right hand. He is little giant and prosperous looking. He holds the bag of money and coins. His crown may contain an image of Ratnasambhava. Like Kubera, he is attended by a mongoose that vomits jewels. There is a white form of Jambhala holding a trident and scepter. He is seated sideways on a dragon.

Jambhala is said to be an emanation of Avalokitesvara or Chenrezig.

Five Types of Jambhala

Green Jambhala

The chief of five Jambhala, Green Jambhala is usually portrayed with his consort. He carries a jewel producing mongoose in his left hand.

Mantra: Om Karma Jambhala Ah Svaha

White Jambhala

White Jambhala, the compassionate manifestation of Bodhisattva Chenrig, is believed to remove the misery, sufferings, and poverty from one’s life. He is said to be born from the right eye of  Avalokitesvara.

Mantra: Om Padma Krodha Arya Jambhala Hridaya Hum Phat

Yellow Jambhala

The most powerful and popular God of Wealth is Yellow Jambhala. He is believed to be an emanation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. He has the ability to remove poverty within the six realms, increasing faiths, lifespan, and wisdom.

Mantra: Om Jambhala Jalendraye Svaha

Red Jambhala

One of the manifestations of  Vajrasattva is Red Jambhala. In Hindu mythology, he is believed to be God of Wealth, Ganesha. The diety was mainly practiced by King and member of the royal family in ancient times.

Mantra: Om Jambhala Jalendraye Dhanam Medehi Hrih Dakini Jambhala Sambhara Svaha

Black Jambhala

Black Jambhala, originated in India is believed to be the Hindu god of wealth, Kubera. The statue of Black Jambhala symbolizes to suppress human’s ego and eliminate human’s greed.

Mantra: Om Jambhala Jalendraye Bashu Dharini Svaha

Jambhala Mandalas

The Jambhala Mandalas are portrayed in different forms. Some are painted alone, while in some mandalas there are all five mandalas in the same frame with Kubera (Black Jambhala at the center.)