Manjushri symbolizes Buddha’s wisdom, intellect, and genius. As a result, Buddhists pray to him and repeat his mantra om a ra pa ca na dhih to help with learning, memory, and worldly knowledge.

He is typically depicted as a handsome, young prince. However, his most recognizable feature is the flaming sword in his right hand that cuts through ignorance and delusion. His left hand holds a lotus stem close to his heart with the book Perfection of Wisdom in its bloom.