Post No. 13,862
Date uploaded in London – 7 November 2024
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(I give below the important points, from the old paper cuttings I have collected)
Hindu Gods in Japan
Sea God- Varuna- Suiten
King of Gods- Indra- Taishakuten
God of Success- Ganesh- Shoten
God of Wealth- Kubera- Bishamon
Goddess of Learning- Sarswati- Benten
Goddess of Fortune- Lakshmi- Kichijoten
Mahesh- Shiva- Daikoku
Divine architect- Visvakarman- Bishukatsuma
In the annals of Todaji Temple , it has been stated that the worship of Sarsvati and Lakshmi was first introduced in 722 CE and continued down the centuries.
Lakshmi in Japan
In Bessom Zakki (Desription of Gods) written in the 12th century, written in Siddham script, a corrupt Sanskrit mantra reads as follows,
Sarasvatai svaha, namo Sarasvatyai mahadevyai svaha, namo bhagavata mahadevyai sarsvati sidhyatu mantrapadami svaha.
A description of Sarasvati occurs in the voluminous text Ashabasho by Shocho 1205-82 and the rituals connected with her worship have been recorded by Ryoson 1279 CE to 1349 CE in chapter CXLIX of his Byaku Hokku Sho (The White Jewel of Indian Tradition).
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Buddhism in Japan : dates
Buddhism was officially introduced into Japan from Korea in 552 CE.
Buddhist scriptures were brought to the Japanese court by a representative of the Korean King Paikje.
Ancient Sanskrit manuscripts in old Brahmi script are preserved in Horyuji, the most ancient monastery in in Japan.
The patronage of Empress Suiko 592-628 CE to Buddhism , spread the study of Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures .
Dosho 700 CE went to China to study Buddhist scriptures.
Scriptures of Nagarjuna and Aryadeva were known to Japanese.
Panchatantra and Jataka fables were narrated with Japanese names. Classical literature of Japan shows both Hindu and Buddhist influence. First phase of Classical literature was 784 to 1100 CE and the last phase was 1241 to 1500 CE.
( the matter in Brahmi script must be researched)
— subham—
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