Eight auspicious signs and seven royal emblems

This is my 100th post. I thought it would be great to put something meaningful where everyone can learn something.

Today's post will be about the Eight auspicious signs and the seven royal emblems.

First, I am going to write about the Eight auspicious signs.

These are the Eight Auspicious Signs.

The top left to right are as follows: Parasol, Twin Fishes, Treasure vase, Lotus
The bottom left to right are as follows: Conch Shell, Longevity/Eternal Knot, Victory Banner, Dharma Wheel.

I am going to explain them one at a time.

The Parasol represents spiritual authority. It also represents a shelter for all beings. It is represented as a shelter for all beings as it provides protection and frees all beings from danger.

The Twin Fishes represent us as being fishes with no fears of drowning in the ocean of Samsara and having ease when we are going from one life to another. The Twin Fishes also represent good fortune and happiness.

The Treasure Vase represents inexhaustible outer and inner wealth. Also, the treasure vase represents health and all the conditions to practice Dharma.

The Lotus represents purification, renunciation, compassion. The Lotus mainly represents the clearing of our delusions. When the Lotus grows out from muddy water, it is represents coming out of Samsara.

The Conch Shell represents the spreading of Dharma as the sound of the Conch Shell travels far and wide.

The Longevity Knot (it is also called the Eternity/Eternal Knot but basically it has many names) represents unlimited happiness and longevity.

The Victory Banner represents victory over our maras and our delusions. There are two different types of victories.The two different types of victories are Outer and Inner Victories. Outer Victories mean physical obstacles or demons. Inner Victories mean our delusions as they are in our minds.

Finally, there is the Dharma Wheel. The Dharma Wheel represents the Universal Monarch, the Buddha and the Dharma Wheel is the symbol of the teachings in motion.

Now, I am going to write about the seven royal emblems.

These are the seven Royal Emblems.


I have labeled the pictures of the royal emblems.

The Precious Jewels represent unending power and possibilities.

The Precious Elephant represents the qualities of being a noble gentleman and having strength of the mind.

The Precious Queen represents love that is not attached. She has the ultimate feminine beauty and love for her husband. She radiates the joy of Enlightenment.

The Precious King represents the power to overcome enemies.

The Precious Minister helps the Chakravartins (Here is the wikipedia article on Chakravartins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakravartin) and is a liaison that helps the King. He helps to spread the Dharma.

The Precious Horse is able to travel far and wide. It is a very fast horse. It represents carrying the Dharma and spreading it quickly.

Precious Wheel is the wheel of truth.

That is all.