Jambhala or Yellow Dzambhala is a Wealth God of Tibet and guardian of the dharma. He is the God of the North and often depicted over doorways into temples. In Feng Shui he has many uses for enhancing wealth luck. It is believed that Jambhala removes the distractions of poverty or lack of finances to create the conditions for experiencing higher awareness and freedom from attachment.
Jambhala is depicted with a yellow face and often accompanied by a mongoose who spits jewels. This mongoose is symbolic as the enemy of the snake, which represents greed and hatred. Jambhala may also carry a parasol or umbrella, and rest upon a lotus, conch shell, sun and moon disk. Often he holds a fruit of immortality in one of his hands.
Such a wealth god is highly sought after by businessmen, investors, financiers and gamblers who wish to have a symbol of success in prosperity by their side. In image or figurine of Jambhala may be displayed in the living room or the home or in one’s office to invite his wealth luck. His presence is said to bring enormous prosperity in good times and protect from poverty in bad.
The renowned Feng Shui master Lillian Too encourages displaying a consecrated Yellow Jambhala in a water feature where a cool fresh stream can flow over his crown. If one is experiencing significant financial troubles reciting the mantra “Om Dzambhala Dzalim Dzaye Svaha” will invite his aide. This is particularly effective if chanted 108 times a day.
There are specific placements for making best use of the wealth bringing potential of the Yellow Jambhala. Here are a few feng shui cures for how to display this wealth luck figure:
Jambhala does not require any special veneration or prayers to confer his wealth luck however it is recommended to position him in a place of respect. This means never displaying the statue on the floor, in the bathroom or in the kitchen.