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Suvarṇaprabhāsottama Sūtra

EAP1296/2/115

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A Mahāyāna Sūtra, said to be uttered by the Buddha on Gṛdhrakūṭaparvata at Rājagṛha, and highly revered in Mongolia (NCC). Its fundamental message teaches that the Four Heavenly Kings protect the ruler who governs his country in the proper manner. The text is very precious; it brings peace and happiness and is very powerful to stop violence. By hearing this text, one’s karma is purified.

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Additional Metadata

Collection
Aksheswara Mahavira
Extra Language Label
Sanskrit and Newari
Extra Source Serial No
135
Identifier
EAP1296/2/115
Institution
Aksheswara Mahavira
Subject
Sūtra
Title
Suvarṇaprabhāsottama Sūtra
Material
Paper
Scribe
Harṣa Vajrācārya
Donor
Vācaspati Vajrācārya
Physical Completeness
Complete
Condition
Good
Folios
115
Country
Nepal
Attribution
Akshesvar Mahabihara; images and metadata are from the Endangered Archives Programme.
Note
A Mahāyāna Sūtra, said to be uttered by the Buddha on Gṛdhrakūṭaparvata at Rājagṛha, and highly revered in Mongolia (NCC). Its fundamental message teaches that the Four Heavenly Kings protect the ruler who governs his country in the proper manner. The text is very precious; it brings peace and happiness and is very powerful to stop violence. By hearing this text, one’s karma is purified.