Khanda (sword) - Wikipedia
The khanda (Sanskrit: खड्ग) is a double-edge straight sword originating from the Indian subcontinent. The Rajput warrior clans venerated the khanda as a weapon of great prestige.
Khanda (Sikh symbol) - Wikipedia
It is the military emblem of the Sikhs. It is also part of the design of the Nishan Sahib. A double-edged khanda (sword) is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an ornament or finial. In recent years, the Khanda has been used to show solidarity within the Sikh community after high-profile shootings in the United States. [5]
Khanda Symbol (☬) and What It Represents in Sikhism
2023年6月28日 · Sikh symbol Khanda unites a double-edged sword, circle, and two curved swords, representing divine knowledge and eternity.
Khanda - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
2018年8月26日 · 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 that controls the destiny of the whole universe. It …
The Khanda: Symbol of Justice, Courage, and Spirituality - A …
2024年6月17日 · The central element of the Khanda symbol is the double-edged sword, which is also the namesake of the symbol. This sword carries profound symbolic meanings in Sikhism, embodying key aspects of the faith.
Khanda Defined: Sikh Emblem Symbolism - Learn Religions
2019年4月26日 · A Khanda somewhat resembles the crescent of Islam, with a sword replacing the star, and also resembles the crest on the flag of Islamic Iran. A possible significance could have arisen during historical battles in which Sikhs defended innocent people against the tyranny of Mughal Rulers.
Weapons - Khanda Sword - Sikh Museum
The Khanda is an ancient sword that dates back to the medieval Indian period prior to the Islamic invasions of Punjab. Although it is a straight bladed sword, unlike European straight swords it was not used only for thrusting, but also as a hacking weapon designed for cutting and slashing while doing maximum damage due to the sheer force of it ...
What Is The Khanda? - SymbolScholar
2023年2月2日 · The Khanda consists of three primary elements: a double-edged sword, a circular emblem, and two single-edged swords. The double-edged sword represents the divine knowledge and spiritual power of the Guru or teacher. It symbolizes righteousness and the ability to cut through ignorance and ego.
Sword (Khanda) | Indian, South India - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title: Sword (Khanda) Date: 16th–17th century. Culture: Indian, South India. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: L. 36 1/4 in. (92 cm); L. of blade 32 1/4 in. (82 cm) Classification: Swords. Credit Line: Kay Mattson and Jeri Garbaccio Memorial Fund, 2023. Object Number: 2023.129
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE KHANDA – SIKH HERITAGE …
The symbol derives its name from the double-edged sword (the Khanda) at the heart of the logo. The Khanda remains a potent metaphor of Divine Knowledge its sharp edges cleaving Truth from Falsehood. The circle around the Khanda is the “Chakra”.
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