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Vajrasattva
is also regarded as Adi-Buddha by the Nepalese Vajracharyas who
follow Vajrayana tradition according to the text Vajrasattvakaya.
His body is white with one face and two hands. His right hand
holds a five pronged golden vajra at his heart. His left hand
holds a silver bell at his side. He sits in the Vajraparyanka
posture wearing precious silks and ornaments with jewels diadem.
His body is adorned with 32 major and 80 minor marks of
Sambhogakaya and emits a clear limitless light. It appears to
lack all notion of substantiality, like the reflection of moon
in water.
Vajrasattva
has father-mother aspect too. Generally this form is not
exhibited in open. It is shown only tom those who are initiated
in Highest yoga Tantra. His form is the same as in the single
one but his consort carries a kartri in her right hand and a
kapala in her left hand.
Vajrasattva
is said to have been originated from seed syllable Hum and is
generally invoked for the removal of obscuration of kleshavarana
and jneyavarana. His hundred syllable mantra is very efficacious
in purifying our defilements through confession practice. It is
said if confession is done with the four opponent powers, then
non virtuous action or obscuration will be purified. The first
opponent power is the force of reliance. This means looking upon
the visualized image of Bajrasattva as the embodiment of one's
refuge. The second opponent power is the sincere regret for the
non virtuous action done by oneself. The third opponent power is
desisting from evil deeds. The fourth opponent power is to apply
power of good deeds and especially regarding this case
practicing the meditations and recitations of Vajrasattva
without parting from Bodhicitta while remaining in the state of
emptiness. Vajrasattva is a very popular tutelary deity of
Nepalese Vajracaryas. He is worshipped very often by Nepalese
Buddhists through Guru Mandalal ritual. |