大威德

Mahātejas. Of awe-inspiring power, or virtue, able to suppress evildoers and protect the good. A king of (sa) garuḍas, v. [lang id =1028]迦. Title of a [lang id =1028]明王 protector of Buddhism styled [lang id =1028]大威德者; [lang id =1028]大威德尊; [lang id =1028]大威德明王; [lang id =1028]百光扁照王; there are symbols, spells, esoteric words, sutras, etc., connected with this title.

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大威與大德。 有伏惡之勢曰大威， 有護善之功曰大德。