Hariti
| Translations of Hārītī |
|
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Hārītī |
| Chinese |
鬼子母 (Pinyin: Guǐzǐmǔ) |
| Japanese |
鬼子母神 (rōmaji: Kishimojin) |
| Korean |
귀자모신 (RR: Gwijamoshin) |
| Glossary of Buddhism | |
Hārītī (Sanskrit), also known as Kishimojin (鬼子母神?), is both a revered goddess and demon in some Buddhist traditions. In her positive aspect, she is regarded for the protection of children, easy delivery and happy child rearing while her negative aspects include the belief of her terror towards irresponsible parents and unruly children.
In Japanese Buddhism, the variant Kishimojin is venerated both as a protector deity, but in many folk traditions is often recognized as a female demon of misery and unhappiness towards children and parents. Both popular traditions remain current in Buddhist practices and belief until today.
Hārītī is a figure of the 26th chapter of the Lotus Sutra, and is especially important to Nichiren Buddhism. In Shingon Buddhism, she is named Karitei (訶利帝?) or Karitei-mo (訶梨帝母?). Her iconography is based mostly on the Dai Yakusha Nyo Kangimo Narahini Aishi Jōjuhō (大薬叉女歓喜母并愛子成就法?).
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