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The Thirty-Six Arms, combined with the language, meaning, and representation of the Bodhisattva's Thirty-Seven Factors of Enlightenment, encompass the Eightfold Path, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Four Divine Feet, Four Right Stages, Five Roots, Five Lesser Powers, and Seven Factors of Enlightenment.
Each of the Thirty-Four Arms holds an object. In the right hand, from top to bottom, are held: a raised hand, a crescent moon blade, a white tube, a vajra, a hooked knife, a spear, a crescent axe, a sword, an arrow, another hooked knife, a staff, a Human Bone Staff, a Dharma Wheel, a Vajra, a mace, a dagger, and a hand drum.
In the left hand, from top to bottom, are held: an elephant hide, a human skull bowl, the head of a king, a rattan shield, a fresh left leg, a long rope, a bow, human intestines, a bell, a fresh left arm, mourning cloths, a trident spear, an incense burner, a skull cap, the left arm of a human figure, a military flag, and black cloth.
Embracing Mingfei Ruolangma with sixteen legs that press down on Yama's Sixteen-Faced Iron City symbolizes the Sixteen Emptinesses. The right eight legs are bent to suppress the Eight Kings—symbolized by objects representing men, water buffaloes, Yellow Oxen, deer, snakes, dogs, sheep, and foxes—indicating the essence of eight. The left eight legs are extended to suppress the Eight Female Wisdom Kings—symbolized by objects representing eagles, owls, crows, parrots, hawks, ducks, roosters, and geese—indicating eightfold purity.
In the End of the Dharma Age when beings are lethargic and lacking wisdom—neglecting vows and precepts while disbelieving in Masters and companions—they slander the Dharma and fall into evil views. They become intoxicated by the five desires and suffer short lives with little merit.
Spirits such as Risen King Yama and Evil Disruption Ghosts descend like rain during this time of great evil. However, those who can serve the Great Vajra with fear as their primary deity can firmly cultivate this practice without being disturbed by any of these circumstances. The Supreme Wonderful Sound will surely provide protection and bestow blessings and wisdom for greater benefits.
The essence of this deity symbolizes mastery over the Thirty-Seven Factors of Enlightenment and profound realization of the Sixteen Emptinesses. With obstacles cleared away from demons and achieving Supreme Enlightenment leads to great Nirvana.
This deity is also known as Yan Mandaka or Six-Legged Deity and is colloquially referred to as Niu Tou Ming Wang. In Tibetan tradition it is called Dojekijie. It serves as the principal deity of the Supreme Yoga Sect.
Zangmi considers it an angry manifestation of an exceptional Bodhisattva. It is one of the main deities in the Gelug School. In Eastern traditions it is referred to as Vajrapani and is seen as an angry form of Amitabha Buddha from the Western Lotus Sect—aimed at liberating all beings from their afflictions.
Due to its immense power and ability to subdue poisonous dragons and eliminate various obstacles while countering Yama Raja Death Demon among others—it is also known as Yan Mo Zun. Vajrapani is also called Yamandaka or Six-Faced Deity or Six-Legged Deity. The Holy Yan Mandaka stands as Da Shen’s verification.
The Ren Wang Jing Yi Gui states: "The wrathful Six-Legged Vajra." This deity represents Amitabha Tathagata's Teaching Wheel Body. Its intrinsic wheel form is Shri Shili Bodhisattva.
In Wu Fang it resides in the West. The Buddha of Infinite Life states: "The Six-Legged Deity is Amitabha Buddha in wrath; its intrinsic wheel is Shri Shili Bodhisattva." This deity subdues flames; hence it is called Flame Subduing Deity.
The True Word Ritual states: "Anger and violence can destroy the realm of Naraka. They also sever the life of Yama, as fury is their constant occupation."
This deity is considered one of the more fierce existences within Vajrayana.
Crack! Crack!
Niu Tou Ming Wang swung his Gabara Vajra, and black flames spread like a venomous dragon, enveloping the entire mountain of flesh and bones, filling the air with a foul stench.
Puff!
The Old Monk's face turned cold as he struck his chest, spitting out three large mouthfuls of black-red essence blood, splattering it onto Ming Wang's body. Instantly, Ming Wang's form became even more solid.
His thick and powerful arms plunged directly into the mountain of flesh and bones.
Creak! Creak! The terrifying visage of Ming Wang tore apart the Wan Jun Gui Yue.
It shattered into countless pieces of flesh and bone, raining down upon the ground.
In an instant, the Old Monk's frail body was covered in blood and entrails, looking utterly disheveled.
Before him, Ming Wang's dharma form slowly dissipated.
"Old Monk, not bad!"
Zuo Ci exclaimed in surprise, "You are the first to break my Moving Mountain Technique. However, your visualization of the deity has exhausted its power. I wonder what other tricks you have left?"
The Old Buddha could no longer maintain his previous composure. His expression grew increasingly grim.
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