Herukas

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:deity
Tantric deities
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Vajrayana_Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
gptkbp:depictedIn Weapons
Animal skins
Dakinis
Cremation grounds
Consorts
Human skulls
gptkbp:function Destroying obstacles
Transforming negative energies
gptkbp:gender Male
gptkbp:hasCounterpart Dakinis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herukas
gptkbp:iconography Multiple arms
Surrounded by flames
Fierce expressions
Skull ornaments
Wrathful appearance
gptkbp:notableMembers gptkb:Vajrabhairava
gptkb:Hevajra
gptkb:Mahakala
gptkb:Yamantaka
gptkb:Cunda
gptkb:Hayagriva
gptkb:Kurukulla
gptkb:Chakrasamvara
gptkb:Guhyasamaja
gptkb:Vajrakilaya
gptkb:Vajrayogini
gptkb:Ekajati
gptkbp:purpose Protection
Attainment of enlightenment
Spiritual transformation
Overcoming ignorance
gptkbp:region gptkb:India
gptkb:Mongolia
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:role Wrathful deities
gptkbp:symbolizes Wisdom
Compassion in wrathful form
Transmutation of anger
gptkbp:text gptkb:Hevajra_Tantra
gptkb:Chakrasamvara_Tantra
gptkb:Guhyasamaja_Tantra
Tantras
gptkbp:worshippedIn gptkb:Lamas
gptkb:Yogis
Tantric practitioners
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wrathful_Deities
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7