SWORD: (Khadga) – The sword in the hands of Goddess Parvati symbolizes not just strength but also wisdom. It symbolizes the Pranava Om which indicates her holding on to God in the form of nada or sabta – sound.
They include Sword - Khadga, Trident - Trishula, Thunderdisc -Chakra, Arrow -Tir, Javelin - Bharji, Club -Khitaka, Bow -Dhanush, Noose -Pasha, Goad -Ankush, Shield -Sipar and Axe -Parashu.ĬONCH: (Ankusha) – Not a weapon as such. These weapons were given to Goddess Durga who is one of the forms of Goddess Parvati to destroy evil. Goddess Parvati is the wife of Lord Shiva and she has various weapons gifted to her by the Gods to destroy evil. As universal Mother, far beyond these weapons, is Parvati’s motherliness. It also symbolizes Parvati’s all-pervasiveness. Some people consider it to be a symbolic representation that the Goddess protects all those who turn to her in prayer from any direction. The weapons are held in the ten arms of Goddess Parvati and are known to depict the various directions of the universe. Kali’s terrible weapons is a call to kill ego. Both these Goddess are always represented through the weapons that they hold in their hands. Goddess Parvati has many forms and the most popular ones include Durga and Kali.
Negative energy does not reach one who has overcome fear. If the weapons are terrifying, it is a call to fight fear. Their holding is representative their negative and positive use. Indeed, weapons may change in accordance to divine manifestation of gods and goddesses.Įvery aspect of divine attributes is a symbolic representation of a inner meaning towards self-realization. Most of them have special characteristics.
These weapons symbolize a message or purport. Some are personal to older such as Shiva’s Trishul or Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra. If gods are all powerful, why do they need weapons? Traditionally, Gods and Goddess have always been known for their unique weapons.
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