Vaiśravaṇā (Kuvera)

(Famous or Renown, Son of Visravas), heavenly king of the north is the best known and most venerated of the Divine Kings. Brahma rewarded him with great wealth for practiced austerities for a thousand years. Hence he is also called Kuvera, the 'God of Wealth'. In his palace in the Himalayas (Alaka), Yaksas (guardians of the earth’s treasures) and Kinnaras attend him (horse headed celestial musicians - analogous to the Greek centaurs). He has 28 Yaksas as generals in his army, there chief being Pancika, whose consort is Hariti. Statues of Vaisravana often show him with a sword, trident or banner (represent his triumphs) in his right hand and a vessel or stupa containing treasure in his left. Sometimes he is shown holding a mongoose, representing his victory over the Nagas. In one of the sutras, it is said that he is the form of the Buddha Ratnasambhava who is yellow in color. His name in Tibetan is called "Namtose".

Namo Vaiśravaṇā Devaraja. (Prostration to the Renowned Divine King).
His Mantra: Oṃ! Vaiśravaṇāya svāhā!
Pronunciation: Om! Vai sa va na ya Svaha!

Yellow Jambhala

Yellow Dzambhala (Tibetan: dzambhala serpo): The God of Wealth, he is the manifastation of Buddha Ratnasambhava. This is the yellow Jambhala, yellow in colour, he is adorned with a crown, jewel and gold ornaments and silk garments, seated imperially in the center of the multi-coloured lotus throne, steped on a white conch shell. With left hand in the stoat a jewel keeping in mouth and right hand the morni of gush of flame on the right knee, with the jewel earring and jewel necklace, he is exposing his chest and abdomen, the aura and lucky cloud surrounded on the sides.

According to the sutras, it is said that when Sakyamuni Buddha was saying the Maha Prajna-Paramita Sutra, some demon came to disturb the Buddha and wanted to create confusion. Just at that time, Yellow Dzambhala appeared in front of the Buddha and protected him. Upon seeing his courageous behavior, the Buddha asked Yellow Dzambhala if he wish to become a dharma protector and save the sentient beings. Yellow Dzambhala accepts the Buddha’s word and from then onwards, he protected the dharma and if anyone call his name, he will come and help that person. If one have trouble with finance or anything, one can chant the mantra of his and he will come and help. But one must have a bodhi mind and practice Buddhism properly to attain his blessings. One can also gain wealth, wisdom, intelligence and at last! Attain Buddhahood! The beneficence of the Yellow Jambhala is that his doctrine enables the follower to have good luck and Virtues, prolong his life, increase his intelligence and gain both material and spiritual benefits.

His Mantra: Om! Jambhala Jalandraye svāhā!
Pronunciation: aum jam ba la ja len dra ya so-ha!

White Jambhala (Tibetan: dzambhala karpo)

A Wealth Deity - emanation of Avalokiteshvara. White Dzambhala is born from the right eye of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, also known as the manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. With one face and two hands he holds in the right a stick of gold. A katvanga staff rests against the left shoulder. Wrathful in appearance with the hair flowing upward like flames he is adorned with jewel ornaments and silks of various colours, riding on the back of a green dragon - sporting amongst the clouds. The beneficence of the white Jambhala is to cure diseases, get rid of poverty and sins, promote charitable deeds and accumulate wealth. According to the sutra, his mantra can stop suffering, destroy bad karma and have a bodhi mind. His mantra can also avert disaster and sickness. He also brings wealth to all sentient being if he or her chants his mantra.

His Mantra: Om! Padma Trotha Arya Jambhala Siddhaya Hum Phat!
Pronouncation: aum! pe me jo ta a li ya Jam bha la si da ya hom pe!

Black Kubera

Popularized by Shakyasribhadra, holding a skullcup and mongoose, naked and wrathful in a standing posture. He is the God of Wealth in Tibetan buddhism. With august guise he tread on the back of yellow rich man. Black Kubera is the manifistation of Vajra Akshobyah Buddha. Black Kubera is also called as the chief of the five great Dzambhalas as he is said to have given people wealth and happiness. He is also known as one of the Hindu god, named Kubera.

The beneficence of the Black Jambhala is that his doctrine is suitable for the poor, the lower classes and ascetics. If they practise his doctrine, they can elminate resentment, theft, diseases and other barriers and obtain more benefits. Those who chant his mantra will get wealth and also if one have any kind wishes, he will also fulfil it and bring happiness. There are two types of his mantra, but I will suggest that the second mantra is more accurate.

His Mantra: 1. Om! Jambhala Jalandraye svāhā!
2. Om! Indzali Mu Kan Dzamali Svaha!
Pronouncation: 1. aum! jam ba la ja len dra ya so-ha!
2. aum! in za li mu kan zam ma li so ha!

Red Jambhala

Red Dzambhala (Tibetan: dzambhala marpo) is the manifestation of Vajrasattva. Red Jambhala is the The God of Wealth, embracing the consort Vasudhara. This is the Red Jambhala, red in colour, he is adorned with a crown, jewel and gold ornaments and silk garments, embraced the consort Vasudhara, seated imperially in the center of the multi-coloured lotus throne, steped on a white conch shell. He has two faces and four arms and holds a treasury mouse on his left hand. With left hand in the stoat a jewel keeping in mouth and right hand the wish-fulfilling jewels on the right knee, with the jewel earring and jewel necklace, he is exposing his chest and abdomen, the aura and lucky cloud surrounded on the sides.His consort Vasudhara also holds the wish-fulfilling jewels in the right hand and holds a skullcup.

The beneficence of the Red Jambhala is that his doctrine is suitable for those in high social positions. If they practise his doctrine, they can recruit more talented people and possess more money, valubles and food. If one chants his mantra sincerely, he will protect one and also gain wealth and one can lead a very good life and become popular. He has two mantras, the male one and the female one.

His Mantra: Om! Jambhala Jalandraye Nama Mumei E She E
Her Mantra: Om! Dzachini Jambhala Jambhala svāhā!
Complete Mantra: Om! Jambhala Jalendraye Nama Mumei E She E,
Om! Dzachini Jambhala Jambhala svāhā!
Pronunciation: aum! jam ba la ja len dra ya na ma mu mei e sir e,
aum! za ji ni jam bha la jam bha la so ha!

Green Jambhala

Green Dzambhala is the incarnation of Buddha Aksobhya, who is blue in color. His beneficence is to enable all beings to succeed in everything, fulfil all wishes, accumulate wealth and eliminate ill omen and other hindrances. Green Dzambhala made a vow in front of Buddha Sakyamuni that he will protect anyone whom chant his mantra or chant his name. When one has difficulties, it is best to chant sincerely in one's heart the mantra. His mantra is the same as the yellow Dzambhala's one, perhaps they have a special connection between each other.

His Mantra: Om! Jambhala Jalandraye svāhā!
Pronoucation: aum jam ba la ja len dra ya so-ha!