Mahāśītavatī
deity Buddhist single tradition · 1
Mahāśītavatī is one of the five protector goddesses of the Pañcarakṣā in Mahayana Buddhism. She provides protection against cruel planets, cruel animals, and poisonous insects. She is associated with protective dhāraṇīs.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Mahārakṣā mantrānusāriṇī, Mahāpratisarā, Mahāsahasrapramardinī, Mahāmāyūrī
- aspect of
- Pañcarakṣā
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mahāśītavatī (for protection against 'cruel' planets, cruel animals, and poisonous insects)”
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