The Yellow Dzambhala

The Yellow Dzambhala is known as being one of the manifestations of the Buddha Ratnasambhava. According to ancient texts, it is said that a moment came one day when the Sakyamuni Buddha was reciting the Maha Prajna-Paramita Sutra, a dangerous demon appeared before him and wanted to cause chaos and confusion. At that very moment, it is said that Yellow Dzambhala appeared directly in front of Buddha Sakyamuni and protected him from the harm that the demon intended to inflict.

When Buddha Sakyamuni saw the courage and devotion of Yellow Dzambhala, he asked him if he had the wish to become a protector of dharma and work towards saving sentient beings from their suffering and other obstacles that hinder their path to true enlightenment. Yellow Dzambhala accepted the offer from Buddha Sakyamuni and from that moment forth he was tasked with protecting the dharma. If his name or mantra were invoked, he would provide his help to that person and offer up what guidance and understanding he can.

Ratnasambhava, or Yellow Dzambhala, is one of the Five Meditation Buddhas of Tantric Buddhism. His mantras and other teachings have a focus on the development of equality and tolerance. He is often thought to be closely associated with the attempts at destroying the pride and greed that are responsible for the suffering of sentient beings. Ratnasambhava is often depicted mounted upon a regal horse or a pair of lions. He has several manifestations, including Yellow Dzambhala and a wrathful manifestation known as Gundari.

Yellow Dzambhala is known as being the god of wealth, who is said to bestow wealth and material riches and comforts to those who invoke his mantra and welcome him into their homes.

The Yellow Dzambhala mantra is as follows:

Om Dzambhala Dzalim Dzaye Svaha 

While the majority of Buddhist mantras have no one true literal translation or meaning, it is possible to understand the essence of what the mantra is representative of.

* Om – Om can be thought to mean “I am open to the truth of the wisdom, or words, that follow.” This powerful part of almost every Buddhist chant is almost a mantra in and of itself.

* Dzambhala – This is literally invoking the name of Yellow Dzambhala, which translates to Precious Golden Deity.

* Dzalim – This can have several meanings, but for the sake of the Yellow Dzambhala mantra it can be thought to be referring to “free me from that which binds me.” This could be the manifestation of physical, emotional, or mental obstacles that are hindering the pathway towards financial wealth and comforts.

* Svaha – Svaha is said to be representative of “allow the meaning of this mantra to take root in my mind.”

Yellow Dzambhala does not only help his followers to attain the material wealth that they are seeking, but he also helps to bestow other forms of wealth like wisdom, virtue, and spiritual attainment. He is tasked with the ability to help extinguish the obstacles and sufferings that are caused by poverty.

Illustrations and statues of Yellow Dzambhala portray him as seated on a lotus, which is the symbol for purity and a clear-thinking mind. The lotus is atop a sun and moon disk. In his left hand, Yellow Dzambhala holds the Jewel-Spouting Mongoose. In his right hand, Yellow Dzambhala holds the peach of immortality.

Those who are seeking guidance and help with financial obstacles believe that it is exceptionally good luck to place a figurine of Yellow Dzambhala within a water feature like a tabletop fountain, allowing the clear water to flow uninterrupted over his crown. Reciting his mantra 108 times, daily, is said to attain the best results.

It is also believed that reciting the Yellow Dzambhala mantra 108 times, each day, while simultaneously pouring soothing cool waters over your Yellow Dzambhala statue is one of the better methods of being able to wholly focus on the task at hand. One of the important things about any mantra is that the person reciting them needs to be fully engaged on what they are repeating or reciting. If they are not, how then can they truly have a mind that is open to what they are entreating their deities for?

Yellow Dzambhala is one of the five gods of wealth. Each of the gods of wealth is recognizable by their own unique color and mantra.

* White Dzambhala is said to have been borne from the right eye of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. According to his teachings, the recital of his mantra can help to put an end to sufferings and help to eradicate bad karma. The White Dzambhala mantra is also said to have the power to help avert sickness and disasters. White Dzambhala is depicted with a white body and is seated atop a snow lion. In his left hand he also holds the Jewel-Spouting Mongoose. His mantra is Om Padma Trotha Arya Zambhala Siddhaya Hum Phat.

* Black Kubera is said to be the manifestation of the Buddha Akshobhaya. Reciting his mantra is said to invoke his ability to bestow true happiness and wealth. Black Kubera is typically depicted as standing atop corpses. His body is black in color and he typically holds the Jewel-Spouting Mongoose in his left hand. His mantra is Om Zambhala Dzamlim Dzaye Svaha

Red Dzambhala is said to be a manifestation of Vajrasattva. He is typically depicted with red or red-tinged skin; he has four arms and two faces. In his left hand he holds the symbolic Jewel-Spouting Mongoose. Reciting his mantra is said to invoke his ability to offer protection and remove the harmful obstacles keeping you from attaining good wealth and longevity. His mantra is Om Dzambhala Dzalim Dzaya Nama Mumei E She E Om Dzachini Dzambhala Svaha.

If you like the Yellow Dzambhala, we have a Yellow Dzambhala Thangka, and we also have a Dzambhala Buddha Statue.