According to teachers like Zasep Rinpoche, this practice is utilized for several key purposes:
(The Three Wrathful Ones). It combines the energies of three major wrathful deities into a single unified practice to overcome severe obstacles and illnesses. The Three Deities and Their Symbolism om vajrapani hayagriva garuda hum phat
of all Buddhas. He is the "Lord of Secrets" and the "Wielder of the Thunderbolt," embodying spiritual strength and the force needed to destroy ignorance. Hayagriva (Compassion): According to teachers like Zasep Rinpoche, this practice
: Represents the Power of the Buddha's Mind. He is the principal figure, often depicted holding a lightning bolt ( vajra ) to destroy delusion and negative forces. He is the "Lord of Secrets" and the
Garuda is often depicted as a hybrid of man and bird, with wings of flame. In the context of this specific mantra, Garuda is particularly significant regarding illness and pollution. Just as the Garuda is said to devour snakes (symbolizing poisons and naga-related diseases), this energy is invoked to consume the poisons of the body and mind. It represents the complete destruction of harmful influences, whether they be physical viruses, environmental toxins, or the "poisons" of attachment and aversion.