MANJUSHREE

 Manjushree, the god of wisdom and learning is very popular among Nepalese devotees. He is  also known as the God of Divine Wisdom  who confers mastery of the Dharma or the religious knowledge, retainable memory, mental perfection and eloquence. Manjushree is also one of the forms of Bodhisatwa’s who symbolizes wisdom. In Nepal, he is known as the founder of Nepalsese civilization and the creator of Kathmandu Valley. According to the popular belief, he was a great saint who hailed from China. Intuitively he saw the blue flame  symbolizing Adibudhha or the Original Buddha or Swaymbhu on top of  a lotus in the big lake of Nepal. He went there to offer worship, but could not reach because of the water. He cut with his sword the southern wall of the hills and drained the water to the south. The dry valley then became Kathmandu valley of today. He carries the sword of wisdom and light in his right hand and Prajnaparmita , the book of Divine Wisdom on his left hand. Standing on a lotus and with his left hand in teaching gesture or in Jnan Mudra, he is addressed by various names such as  Manjunghose, Manju Bara, Vajraanga and Vagiswara.