Jikokuten, or Dhrtarastra, (持国天) is a guardian deity with fierce expression that protects the east of Buddha's realm. He is associated with the color white and his symbolic weapon is the pipa instrument. He is regarded as being harmonius and compassionate, using his pipa to play music in order to convert others to Buddhism. He is also the leader of the Gandharvas. His name mean "he who upholds the realm."