Mahāpratisarā
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Mahāpratisarā is one of the five protector goddesses of the Pañcarakṣā in Mahayana Buddhism. She is known for providing protection against defilements, disease, and evils. She is associated with protective dhāraṇīs.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mahāsahasrapramardinī, Mahāmāyūrī, Mahāśītavatī, Mahārakṣā mantrānusāriṇī
- aspect of
- Pañcarakṣā
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mahāpratisarā (known for protection against defilements, disease, and evils)”
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