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The Khanda and Ik Onkar (One God.)
KHANDA which consists of three different weapons used in a Khanda, having symbolic meaning:
A double-edged sword called a Khanda in the centre
A Chakkar which is a circular weapon
Two single-edged swords, or kirpans, are crossed at the bottom and sit on either side of the Khanda and Chakkar. They represent the dual nature/duties of the Gurus, Miri and Piri.
The Khanda represents knowledge of God, the Chakkar represents the eternal nature of God and oneness of humanity and the two swords represent Miri (political sovereignty) and Piri (spiritual sovereignty).
it means a symbol of faith and god belief and pure goodness
The Insignia of the Khalsa: The Khanda (Punjabi: ਖੰਡਾ, khaṇḍā) is one of most important symbols of Sikhism. This is emphasized by the fact that many Sikh flags, including the Nishan Sahib have the Khanda on them. It is a collection of four weapons commonly used by Sikhs at the time of Guru Gobind Singh.
In the centre of the insignia is the two-edged sword which symbolises the Creative Power of God which controls the destiny of the whole universe. It is the Sovereign Power over life and death. One edge of the Sword symbolises divine justice, which chastises and punishes the wicked oppressors; the other edge symbolises Freedom, and Authority governed by moral and spiritual values.
On the outside of the two-edged sword, we can see two swords:
- On the left is the Sword of Spiritual Sovereignty (Piri);
- On the right is the Sword of Political Sovereignty (Miri)
There must always be a balance between the two, and this balance is emphasised by a circle inside. This circle is what is called a Chakra or Chakkar. The Chakra is a symbol of all embracing Divine Manifestation, including everything and wanting nothing, without beginning or end, neither first nor last, timeless, Absolute. It is the symbol of oneness, of Unicity of Justice, Humanity and the Immortality. Almost all Sikh warriors used to wear it in the eighteenth century, and Nihangs of today still do.
The Chakra / Chakkar which was worn by the great martyr Baba Deep Singh is still preserved in the sanctum sanctorium of theAkal Takht. On it is inscribed the Mool Mantar and that is what it symbolises.
This Sikh symbol means there is only one god. This means that the Sikh people must believe and worship this one god.
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Khanda is a symbol of which religion?
the religion of khanda is Sikhism !
Why use the symbol of khanda?
it is a symbol that represents Sikhism and is very important to them
What is The Sikhism sign?
The Khanda is the symbol of the Sikhs.
What are the Sikhs holy symols?
There is no holy symbol in Sikhism. Khanda is the religious symbol in Sikhism. Please refer to this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanda_(religious_symbol)
What is the Sikhism symbol called?
i think you mean Khanda ?
Can Sikhism continue without the guru granth sahib?
no it is the symbol of the religion
Water as a smybol in Sikhism?
There is only one religious symbol for Sikhism which is Khanda. Please refer to this Link :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanda_(religious_symbol)
What does Sikhism religian symbol represent?
Well, Sikhism used to be Hinduism, so it probably deals with peace, non violence, and also a famous motto: Mind, intelligence, learning.
Why is the Sikh symbol important it them?
symbols in Sikhism are very important because they show the meaning of our religion.
What does the symbol on the ek onkar in Sikhism mean?
The sign Ek-Onkar means "There is only one God"
Are there any symbols that represent the gurdwara?
Yes, some symbols that represent the gurdwara include the Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag), the Khanda (emblem representing Sikhism), and the Ek Onkar (the symbol representing the one supreme god in Sikhism).
What would two joined crescent moons with points turned outward then pierced by an upturned sword mean?
it is the religious symbol of Sikhism
