Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c75.s3.46
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c75.s3.46
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Mañjuśrī's position in the pantheon is unique in regard to his independent existence. It is not only controversial, but also dubious if he can be regarded as an emanation from Dhyānis as a rule. Being a historical personage he was regarded as a Bodhisattva in the same way as Aśvaghoṣa or Nāgārjuna; hence his affiliation was not so easy to propound. Nevertheless some considered him to be an emanation of Amitābho, others of Akṣobhya, still others of the group of the five D. Buddhas.