Four Great Kings
Four Great Kings:
- Dhritarashta (Ḍhṛtarāṣṭa [Skt.], Tib. yul 'khor srung) "Defender of the Area" in the East;
- Virudhaka (Virūḍhaka [Skt.], Tib. 'phags skyes po) "Noble Birth" in the South;
- Virupaksha (Virupākṣa [Skt.], (Tib. spyan mi bzang) "Ugly Eyes" in the West; and
- Vaishravana (Vaiśravaṇa [Skt.], (Tib. rnam thos sras) "Son of He who has Heard Many Things" in the North.