The Sixth Great Yaksha General – Indra (इन्द्र / Indara / 因陀羅將)

Protector in the Retinue of the Medicine Buddha

📖 Introduction

Among the Twelve Divine Yaksha Generals (Dvādaśa Yakṣa Mahārāja), who serve as guardians in the retinue of Bhaiṣajyaguru – the Medicine Buddha, the Sixth General is known as Indra (Sanskrit: Indra, Chinese: 因陀羅, Japanese: Indara Taishō). Each general presides over a legion of yakshas and makes a vow to protect beings who uphold the name and teachings of the Medicine Buddha.

While the name “Indra” is also the name of a Vedic deity, in this context, the general Indra is a yaksha commander, symbolizing authority, guardianship, and heavenly oversight.

🧠 Etymology and Meaning

• Sanskrit Name: Indra – meaning “King,” “Lord,” or “Ruler”
• Chinese: 因陀羅 (Yīn tuó luó)
• Japanese: インダラ (Indara Taishō)
• Meaning: Associated with the heavenly realm, cosmic law, and leadership

In Buddhist texts, Indra is linked with celestial oversight, wisdom in leadership, and protection of cosmic order (Dharma).

🧭 Position and Role

• Order: Sixth among the Twelve Yaksha Generals
• Command: Oversees a legion of 7,000 Yakshas
• Cosmic Association: Often symbolically tied to the East and the sky
• Elemental Aspect: Air or Ether, representing vision, openness, and spiritual force
• Function: Guards against mental disorders, hallucinations, psychosomatic illnesses, and diseases related to vision and perception

⚔️ Sacred Vow

From the Bhaiṣajyaguruvaidūryaprabharāja Sūtra, Indra General made the following vow:

“I, the Sixth General Indra, vow to protect all beings who chant the name of the Medicine Buddha. I shall dispel disorders of the mind, break delusions and nightmares, and safeguard those lost in confusion or mental illness. I shall clear the mind and awaken the light of truth.”

This connects General Indra to healing not just physical ailments, but mental fog, illusion, and spiritual darkness.

🧬 Diseases He Guards Against

Indra is especially invoked for illnesses and afflictions of the mind, eyes, and nervous system, including:

🖼️ Iconography

General Indra is typically depicted as:

• Wearing celestial armor adorned with thunderbolt (vajra) motifs
• Holding a vajra (diamond scepter) or sword of clarity
• Standing with a calm yet fierce expression, eyes open wide, representing vision and clarity
• Surrounded by a halo of light or wind, signifying perception, air, and truth

He symbolizes spiritual awakening and breaking through illusion.

⚕️ Medicinal and Spiritual Relevance

📿 Spiritual Practice

Practitioners may call upon Indra General when:

• Experiencing emotional overwhelm
• Seeking truth in delusion
• Facing confusion in meditation
• Healing from trauma or psychosomatic conditions

Visualization: See Indra standing on a cloud platform, raising the vajra to dissolve confusion. His light enters your third eye, bringing calm and clarity.

Chanting: Accompanied by the mantra of the Medicine Buddha:

“Om Bhaiṣajye Bhaiṣajye Mahābhaiṣajya Rājā Samudgate Svāhā”

💎 Modern Relevance

📜 Conclusion

The Sixth Great General Yaksha – Indra is the guardian of mental health, truth, and clear vision. He is a purifier of delusion and a friend to all who seek inner clarity and liberation from psychological suffering.

In today’s world, where many suffer from invisible illnesses of the mind and spirit, Indra stands as a timeless protector—cutting through the fog of suffering and reminding us of the luminous nature of the awakened mind.

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