Protection - Strength - Fearlessness - Boundaries - Transformation - Defence - Dharma
The fierce guardian of the southwest in Japanese Esoteric Buddhism (羅刹天 in Japanese, Rasetsuten; associated with Rākṣasa and Nirṛti in Indian tradition) is one of the Twelve Devas and represents powerful protective and subduing forces, known for:
1. Protection from Hostile Forces: Invoked for defence against harmful influences, aggression, spiritual threats, and dangerous circumstances.
2. Strength and Fearlessness: Supports courage, resilience, and the ability to remain firm when confronted by intimidating opposition.
3. Boundaries and Defence: Represents the establishment and protection of strong boundaries against forces that would cause disruption or harm.
4. Transformation of Fierce Power: Embodies the Buddhist transformation of dangerous or chaotic forces into guardians capable of serving the Dharma.
5. Guardian of the Southwest: As one of the Twelve Devas, protects the southwestern direction and safeguards Buddhist rites and sacred spaces.
Material: Brass
Size: 8cm
About Consecration
At the Sanctum, we work with the Divine Mother when consecrating Deities, and this allows us to work with them outside of a religious context. As such, there is no need to follow any religious practice (especially closed practices), though you're free to do so should you subscribe to them!
How to Display Consecrated Statues
Remember, consecration means that the Deities are present. Do treat these as sacred objects, and display them in a clean, dedicated place such as an altar or a cleared space on a table or shelf.
Is Consecration Permanent?
The Deities are not bound to the objects, but are instead present in the Sacred Space that the Mother has anchored on the objects. Therefore, it is up to Their discretion to stay or leave, though they generally will not leave as long as you treat them with respect, and refrain from actions that go against their moral code (in general, just being a good person and/or having the sincere aspiration to be a better person is sufficient).
Offerings
As Mother and the Deities transcend religion, there is no need to follow religious traditions when it comes to offerings, though you're free to do so should you subscribe to said religions. In general, you can't go wrong with fruits, with the added bonus that you can consume them after offering to reduce waste!
Deities would not want you to spent too much on offerings, and would rather that you donated to charity than spent it on flowers!
Add Ons
We're offering additional services at a discounted rate with every Consecrated Statue or Consecration Service purchased! Read more about each service in the links below:
1. Space Cleansing
2. Sanctuary Blessing
3. Custom Deity Oil Blend
4. Custom Deity Eau de Parfum
