mother of all rakshasas
deity single tradition · 1
The mother of all rakshasas came to the Buddha with her son and an entourage, along with ten rakshasis. Together, they vowed to protect those who read, recite, and uphold the Lotus Sutra. They will remove misfortunes and prevent anyone from harming the teachers of the Lotus Sutra.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the Lotus Sutra.
Relationships
- allied with
- Vilambā, her son, Lambā, Kūṭadantī, Puṣpadantī, Makuṭadantī, Keśinī, Acala, Mālādhāri, Kunti, Sarvasattvojohārī
- parent of
- her son
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“These ten rakshasis, along with the mother of all rakshasas, her son, and their entourage, all came to the Buddha and spoke with one voice: "World-Honored One, we also wish to protect those who read, recite, and uphold the Lotus Sutra.”
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