Shaka Kinrin is believed to have the ability to subdue star gods such as Kuyo (nine-planet crest) using its golden wheel, and it's worshiped in Indian astrology as a deity that has the magical power to avoid misfortunes caused by ominous stars.
釈迦金輪はその輪宝で九曜等の天体神を折伏するとされ、宿曜道では凶星のもたらす災いを避ける修法の本尊として重視される。