Thursday, November 26, 2009

Khanda (Sikh Symbol)

The Khanda, like Ek-Onkar is one of most important symbols of Sikhism. The Khanda is commonly seen in Gurdwaras and on the Sikh flag. The Khanda symbolizes God's Universal and Creative Power.

The khanda is like a "coat of arms' for Sikhs. It became known as the Sikh National anthem, as the emblem of the Khalsa. It is an amalgam of three symbols, represented by three different items.

In the symbol the sword to the left represents truth, and the sword to the right represents the will to fight for what is right- dharma. The circle in the middle means that there is only one God, never beginning and never ending.

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