Divine Protection
from all Evil Forces
The Four Heavenly Kings, are the
remarkable beings that protect the four corners of the world. In
Chinese Buddhism, they are popularly known as the Great Dharma
Protectors, seen in the shrines of the Matrieya Buddha. The Four
Heavenly kings has the power to control the weather and climate on
Earth. They each carry a distinctive magical weapon that represents
the source of their supernatural powers.
Two of the Heavenly Kings have
friendly faces and fair colored complexion. The other to shows a more
ferocious and darker appearance. This represents that the GOODNESS in
this world must be taught and implemented both through gentle and
authoritative means.
Introducing the Four Heavenly Kings
Heavenly King of the North is
Mo Li Shou. He has a fierce and dark looking appearance.
Resting around his shoulders and arms is a magic dragon with no claws.
His has the ability to call upon swiftness of the wind and tides,
control the climate and master the forces of the seasons.
Heavenly King of the South is
Mo Li Hung. He is seen holding an umbrella, where at elevation
darkness envelopes the earth and the violent storn of thunder
commences. When the magical umbrella is reversed, it can call upon
earthquakes and tidal waves that can completely demolish all evil. His
place is in the South.
Heavenly King of the East is
Mo Li Chung.He governs the Eastern part of the Earth with his
magical black sword that is described as having the power to cut
through all evil and pierce through the bodies of evil demons
instantly disintegrating their flesh.
Heavenly King of the West is
Mo Li Hai. He carries with him a magical mandolin somewhat like
a four string guitar called the *Pi-Pa*. This magical instrument is
described as having the power to conjure a rain of fire and a wave of
flames to destroy those who have done evil to others.
The Four Heavenly Kings may be placed
at the entrance of your home for protection from evil. Or they may be
placed respectively in the North, South, East and West of your office
or study room for personal protection.
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