(Shik, Dzö, Wang, Drub in Tibetan) have specific meanings, purposes, and corresponding colors, rituals, and symbols. Below is a detailed explanation:
1. Pacifying (Shik)
Color: White
Symbolism: Purity, peace, and tranquility
Usage:
- To resolve conflicts, calm external and internal obstacles.
- Often employed for healing illnesses, alleviating suffering, and fostering harmony and balance.
- White symbolizes light and purity. Rituals often involve white offerings, such as rice or dairy products.
2. Enriching (Dzö)
Color: Yellow
Symbolism: Prosperity, abundance, and growth
Usage:
- To increase virtues, longevity, wealth, wisdom, and other positive resources.
- Frequently used for career development, resource accumulation, and the unveiling of wisdom.
- Rituals include yellow offerings, such as yellow rice or butter lamps, symbolizing richness and fulfillment.
3. Magnetizing (Wang)
Color: Red
Symbolism: Compassion, attraction, love, and harmony
Usage:
- To attract beings, dissolve hostility, and strengthen relationships and connections.
- Helps practitioners lead beings onto virtuous paths with compassion and establish positive ties.
- Rituals incorporate red offerings, such as flowers or wine, representing passion and allure.
4. Subjugating (Drub)
Color: Black or Deep Blue
Symbolism: Power, overcoming evil, and obstacles
Usage:
- To subdue extreme obstacles or unyielding negativities, cutting off harmful influences.
- These powerful rituals require pure intentions and are not to be performed out of personal desire.
- Rituals use black offerings, such as sesame seeds or dark stones, symbolizing power and authority.
The practices of "Pacifying, Enriching, Magnetizing, and Subjugating" are regarded in Vajrayana as different methods for overcoming inner and outer obstacles. When performed with proper rituals and a compassionate mindset, they benefit both oneself and others. These practices embody distinct goals while reminding practitioners to select appropriate methods, always centered on compassion and wisdom.
