What is Khanda ?
Khanda (Emblem of Sikhism) was created by the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in the beginning of 20th century. Since then it is seen inscribed on the Sikh national flag, letterheads, and the stamps of various Sikh organizations. It is also known as Adi Shakti, a symbol of infinity.
Why it is called KHANDA ?
Khanda, double-edged sword, used by the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji to prepare Amrit to initiate the Sikhism. Khanda has cutting edge on both sides indicating two swords fused together representing Bhagti and Shakti (spiritual and muscular powers), giving birth to “The Khalsa”, who is a saint-soldier (Sant-Sipahi), the saint meaning scholarly in knowledge of Gurbani and soldier meaning martial in spirit. It relates to primal creative power.
The three parts depicts:
- 1. The Chakra is a circle, depicts infinity and remindes about God’s infinite nature, with no beginning or end. It relates to the reflection of the Creator, oneness and unity of mankind in essence, regardless of race, religion or gender.
- 2. The Khanda is the double-edged central dagger, represents straight, neutral mind and narrow path of righteousness. The razor’s edge that cuts both sides – what you do to others will revert back to your in same way.
- 3. The two Kirpans are curved single-edged knives on both sides of the symbol and represent the polarities that need to be balanced by neutrality: temporal and spiritual, negative and positive, etc. In yogic terms, these two kirpans represent the negative and positive minds. Guru Hargobind (one of the founders of Sikhism) wore two swords, signifying Miri – political or temporal power, and Piri – spiritual sovereignty
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