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Dharma protectors are deities which are clearly classified as such ([[chos skyong srung ma]]). E.g. Mahakala, Palden Lhamo, Ekajati, Damchen Dorje Legpa etc. Dharma protectors are further subdivided into the three classes of: awareness protectors ([[ye she kyi mgon po]]), activity protectors ([[las kyi mgon po]]) and worldly protectors ([['jig rten mgon po]]). '''Again for those who don't seem to know the difference: Vajrapani, Vajrayogini etc. are YIDAM deities. Their function is an entirely different one as those of Dharma Protectors!!! Ergo: they DO NOT belong in this category!!! Ask your lamas!!! And it's not a matter of interpretation either. Start a new category YIDAM deities!!!''' (TSD)