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Heruka
Heruka is also a name for the deity of the Cakrasaṃvara Tantra.Heruka (Sanskrit; Wylie: khrag 'thung), is the name of a category of wrathful deities, enlightened beings in Vajrayana Buddhism that adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. In East Asia, these are called Wisdom Kings. Herukas represent the embodiment of indivisible bliss and emptiness. They appear as Iṣṭha-devatā (Wylie: yi dam) or meditational deities for tantric sādhanā, usually placed in a mandala and often appearing in Yab-Yum.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of heruka in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of heruka in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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