Pancha Kuber - Five Jambhala Thangka
Pancha Kuber is also known as Five Jambhala. This Thangka is handpainted in Kathamandu Nepal by Master Thangka Artist.
Kuber is the god of wealth.
Jambhala 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, Jambhala 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. Jambhala appeared in front of the Buddha and protected him.
Recognizing Jambhala's courageous action, the Buddha asked Jambhala if he would like to become a Dharma Protector in order to help all sentient beings.
Jambhala 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.
White Jambala
White Jambala is born from the right eye of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, also known as the manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. 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 Jambala.
White Jambala sits on a snow lion, although some artists depict him sitting on a dragon and in his left hand, there is also a mongoose that spits out precious diamonds and ornaments.
White Jambala Mantra
Om Padma Trotha Arya Zambala Siddhaya Hum Phat
Yellow Jambala
Yellow Jambala is the manifestation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. 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 properly to attain his blessings. One can also gain wealth, wisdom, intelligence and at last! Attain Buddha hood!.
Yellow Jambala sits on a lotus, sun and moon disk. He holds a mongoose in his left hand and from its mouth spews forth precious jewels.
Yellow Jamabala Mantra
Om Zambala Zalendharaye Soha
Black Jambala
Black Kubera is the manifestation of Buddha Akshobhaya. Black Kubera is also called as the chief of the five great Jambalas as he is said to have given people wealth and happiness. He is also known as one of the Hindu gods of wealth, Kubera.
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 Jambala has two mantras.
Black Jambala Usually Standing upon a corpse and holding Mongoose in his left hand and Kapala is in right hand. he is Black in color.
Black Jambala Mantra
Om Zambhala Dzamlim Dzaye Svaha
Red Jambala
Red Jambala is the manifestation of Vajrasattva. He has two faces and four arms and holds a treasury mongoose on his left hand.
Tibetan name for him is Dzambhala Mapo if one chants his mantra sincerely, one will be protected by him and also gain wealth and one can lead a very good life and become popular.
Red Ganpati also worshiped as Red Jambala.
Red Jambala Mantra
Om Dzambhala Dzalim Dzaya Nama Mumei E She E , Om Dzachini Dzambhala Dzambhala Svaha !
Green Jambala
Green Jambala is also a form of Buddha Akshobhya, who is blue in color. Green Dzambhala made a vow in front of Buddha Sakyamuni that he will protect anyone who chants his mantra or chant his name.
When one has difficulties, it is best to chant sincerely in one's heart the mantra. Green Jambalas mantra is the same mantra as the yellow Jambhala Mantra.
Green Jambala Mantra
Om Zambala Zalendharaye Soha
