Chapter 1131: Lakshmi
In the Esoteric Buddhism of the Han tradition, there is also a mantra of the unity of the great auspicious goddess and the king of Bishamen, which corresponds to the two gods of wealth at the same time, in order to pray for the prosperity of Sidchi.
Small coconuts, these are usually smaller than regular coconuts, which is also known as Surfar, which means the fruit of Lakshmi. So, making an offering of coconuts at home will bring Lakshmi to you.
Shells, children often love to play with them. However, this shell came from the sea, and Goddess Lakshmi also came from the sea. As a result, it is believed to be an item that attracts Goddess Lakshmi.
Conch, this precious conch is considered to be a very special one of the tantras and mantras, which is considered a magical conch.
Mandala/mandala, in tantric science, mandalas are considered to be a very special part.
It is considered to be the core of Tantra. Keeping this up is a great blessing to the room of worship.
Silver Padukas
Keeping the silver Padukas of Goddess Lakshmi is also of great use.
Try to keep these Padukas in the direction of where you want to save your money.
Padukas, padukas are the names of the oldest and most elaborate shoes in India.
It is nothing more than a sole with a post and handle, between the big toe and the second toe. It is present throughout India in various forms and materials.
LotusGatta, which is a seed from the lotus flower. Because Lakshmi lives on a lotus flower, it is believed that having a wreath made of these seeds will invite Goddess Lakshmi to your home.
Conch shells, in the science of Tantra, the southern conch is considered to be very special. Keeping it in the sacrificial chamber or purse will bring Lakshmi to your home.
There are also sayings, for example, that two elephants must be placed on the trunk of a tree, like an elephant sprinkling water between two elephants.
The two elephants should face each other and must be cleaned every Thursday (Friday is not remembered) so that Lakshmi will be invited to your home.
In the Sutra of the Golden Light and the Sutra of the One Hundred and Eight Names of the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden, there is a special virtue of the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden: she lives in the home of the donor.
Ruyun: I am in the hour. Even if the guardian observes people. Come into their chambers. Take a seat. Be supported by it. From now on. Let them fall asleep. See me. Whatever you want. Tell the truth.
The above are the offerings and corresponding ways of the Indian belief in Lakshmi Goddess, and in Buddhism and even Esoteric Buddhism, both the insight and the practice are more in-depth and refined.
If a practitioner makes offerings to the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden at home, according to the teachings of the Golden Light Sutra, there needs to be a prior process of cultivation, and the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden will descend.
This precedent is to set up a mandala for the Heavenly Maiden, and the practitioner will receive eight levels of fasting and practice for seven days and seven nights, so as to purify the precepts and make offerings to the power of practice, and feel the Heavenly Maiden.
Since the heavens like to be clean, it is necessary to keep the Buddha hall clean and uncluttered.
Secondly, the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden is at least the Bodhisattva of the First Land, and in different scriptures, the Buddha will have different statements depending on the audience.
But in any case, since the great auspicious celestial maiden has appeared as a celestial maiden, leaving confusion and life, she has a different appearance from the great bodhisattvas.
Therefore, in the one hundred and eight sutras, Avalokiteshvara first appears to bow to Nyorai, and then the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden then prostrates not only Nyorai, but also all the Bodhisattvas in the Elysian World.
Avalokiteshvara has attained the Buddhahood, and there is no one in the scriptures who has seen her bow to any Bodhisattva, and Manjushri is the same.
In the Sutra of the Transformation of the Gods, Vajrapani Bodhisattva bows to Avalokiteshvara and asks Avalokiteshvara to speak the Dharma.
And the great auspicious goddess bows to all the bodhisattvas who dwell in the Elysian World, which itself shows that although she is an incarnation of a bodhisattva, since she is an incarnation, she has the identity and characteristics of a celestial being.
Therefore, the Venerable Arhats and the Great Bodhisattvas are the objects of worship for her and the Great Heavens.
Usually at home to support the auspicious goddess, according to the corresponding requirements of the inside and outside, you can quickly correspond to the goddess.
Outside, it is to keep the icons, offerings, and Buddha altars clean and tidy.
Pay attention to the oath of the Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden.
The Great Auspicious Celestial Maiden has a common vow to a particular Dharma, and as long as you practice this Dharma, she, as the Protector of the Dharma, will especially support and bless you.
Such as the golden light is the most victorious king scripture, the non-empty Suo law system, and the Prajna law system.
Next to the statue of the Celestial Maiden, there are Mahayana scriptures such as the Golden Light Sutra of the Most Victorious King, which will invisibly trigger the Celestial Maiden to recall her vows and come to mercy.
The great auspicious goddess cultivates the paramita, often giving gold, food and drink to poor sentient beings.
Practitioners who give alms, give their possessions, make offerings to the Three Jewels, uphold the Dharma, and give to the poor, the old, the young, the sick, and the weak, will naturally correspond to the oath of the Heavenly Maiden and receive blessings.
Develop bodhichitta. Those who develop bodhicitta are blessed by all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions, as well as the Eight Protectors of the Heavenly Dragons.
The original intention of the great auspicious goddess is naturally to prove the Bodhi fruit position of the universal order, all the good fortunes, and the convenience of the world, which is to be absorbed into the Bodhi path.
According to Indian literature, there is such a perception of the great auspicious goddess:
Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of the protector Vishnu.
She is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, resplendent in gold, providing all kinds of abundant material things to all beings.
She is both a protector and the best protector.
She gives to those who deserve it based on past karma and the level of giving. She also protects against illness and adversity.
Therefore, in Hinduism, the worship of Lakshmi is considered a suitable remedy to alleviate suffering.
Give her regular worship, chant her name, remember her, and believe that it will bring good luck and prosperity to people.
Wealth plays an important role in the protection of life on Earth.
As the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi rightfully fulfilled her duties as a nourishing, protector, and provider.
She is depicted in the Vedas as the goddess of wealth in various forms. Her mount is the legendary owl, an animal that is generally considered unlucky if seen in the open air or in a house.
Symbolically, the owl represents wisdom on the one hand, and bad omens or bad luck on the other. It leads to an unusual and lonely life that represents loneliness and fear.
Both are the common experiences of those who have wealth and abundance.
The goddess symbolizes not only material wealth, but also wealth ranging from food to fame.
As such, she has many aspects that represent various forms of wealth.
Hindu tradition recognizes the eight forms of Lakshmi collectively known as Ashtalakshmis (Eight Lakshmi S), each representing a particular type of wealth.
Lakshmi is especially worshipped by most Hindus during Diwali and is heavily preached.
Traditionally, Indian merchants, on this occasion, after worshipping her in offices and business establishments, open annual account books.
In the Indian literature on the worship of the great auspicious goddess, we will find a very similar resemblance to Tantra.