The Yellow Jambhala Mantra invokes Dzambhala (Jambhala), the Buddhist deity of wealth and prosperity, equivalent to the Hindu Kubera.

Meaning

• Om - Sacred universal syllable
• Jambhala - Name of the wealth deity
• Jalendraye - "Lord of water/rain" (wealth flowing like water)
• Svaha - Offering and accomplishment

Visualization

Yellow Jambhala is depicted with a golden yellow body, seated on a lotus, holding a mongoose (nakula) in his left hand that spits precious jewels, and a citron fruit in his right hand. He has a corpulent body symbolizing abundance.

Five Jambhalas

There are five forms of Jambhala corresponding to the five Buddha families:

• Yellow (most common) - associated with Ratnasambhava
• White - associated with Vairocana
• Black - associated with Akshobhya
• Red - associated with Amitabha
• Green - associated with Amoghasiddhi

Benefits

• Attracts wealth and prosperity
• Removes financial obstacles
• Increases generosity and merit
• Provides resources for Dharma practice