Jambhala - Gold Works

Jambhala aka Kuber aka Kubera

Jambhala is one of the many Gods of Wealth. Jambhala is a protective deity associated with wealth and prosperity, Jambhala is the protector of all lineages and all sentient beings from all sickness and difficulties.

Yellow Jambhala

Yellow Dzambhala represents the most popular embodiment of Dzambhala. Yellow Dzambhala is typically seated with his right leg in the panhandle and his left leg pulled in. Additionally, he is adorned with the crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva and has a large protruding stomach.

However, his most unique feature is his Mongoose Nehulay that is always seen perched in his left hand. Nehulay represents Dzambhala’s subjugation of the nagas (snakes) and he is always spewing forth precious jewels and treasures. Additionally, in his right hand and at the base of the statue are medicinal citron fruits that have healing properties such as relieving fever.

Yellow Dzambhala is an emanation of Ratnasambhava and he can eliminate poverty in the 6 realms of Samsara. Additionally, he can generate virtue, wisdom, and long life for devotees.

White Jambhala

White Dzambhala is born from the right eye of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, also known as the manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. According to the Sutra, his mantra can stop suffering, destroy bad karma and have a Bodhichitta or mind. His mantra can also avert disaster and sickness. He also brings wealth to all sentient beings by chanting his mantra.

His Tibetan name is “Dzambhala Gapee”.

White Jambhala sits on a snow lion, although some artists depict him sitting on a dragon and in his left hand, there is also a mongoose that spits out precious diamonds and ornaments.

Black Jambhala

Black Jambhala is the manifestation of Buddha Akshobhaya. Black Jambhala is also called the chief of the five great Jambhalas as he is said to have given people wealth and happiness. He is also known as one of the hinHingods of wealth, Kubera. Those who chant his mantra will get wealth and if one has any kind wishes, he will also fulfill it and bring happiness. Black Jambala has two mantras.

Black Kambala is usually seen standing upon the corpse and holding a mongoose in his left hand and Kapala is in his right hand. Black Jambhala is black.

Red Jambhala

Red Jambhala is the manifestation of Vajrasattva. He has two faces and four arms and holds a treasury mongoose on his left hand. Tibetan name for him is “Dzambhala Mapo" If one chants his mantra sincerely, one will be protected by him and also gain wealth and one can lead a very good life and become popular. Red Ganpati is also worshiped as Red Jambhala.

Green Jambhala

Green Jambhala is the manifestation of Amoghasiddhi Buddham who is Green in color. Green Dzambhala made a vow in front of Buddha Sakyamuni that he will protect anyone who chant his mantra or chant his name. When one has difficulties, it is best to chant sincerely in one's heart the mantra. This practice will enable all endeavors to be perfectly accomplished and purify all bad luck and obstacles, preventing theft, bad debts, and loss of wealth.