Mahakala is a Buddhist dharma protector. As such, he is wrathful in appearance despite being a manifestation of compassion. The fierce expression and powerful stance that Mahakala takes with his weapon embody the urgency and strength that practitioners need in order to cut through the obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
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