Four Great Kings

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Four Great Kings:

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