Asian Art Collection Pãñcika And Hãriti Afghanistan Afghanistan Pãñcika and Hãriti are yakshas, terrestrial deities or nature-spirits found in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions. According to the Buddhists deities can die and be reborn like humans, and they too can learn from the Buddha and are devotees to his teachings. Hãriti is a major figure in Buddhism as a protector and nourisher. Her likeness can often be found outside monastic dining halls. Pãñcika was a military leader and is sometimes presented as Hãriti's consort. Text by Robert DeCaroli, Director of the MA Program in Art History and Professor at George Mason University. |
  
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