Adi Shakti

Adi Shakti is the primordial creative energy. It represents the creation of the whole universe.

In pagan times, this symbol was believed to represent the arms of a goddess as a sign of protection.

The Adi Shakti Khanda further depicts 3 swords with a circle symbolizing the 3 aspects of the mind: positive, negative and neutral.

The circle, symbol of infinity, reminds us that infinite nature has no beginning and no end.

The Khanda (central sword) is the central double-edged dagger, representing righteousness, neutral mind, non-reactive decision making.

The two Kirpans (side swords) are curved knives  and they represent the polarities that must be balanced by neutrality: temporal and spiritual, negative and positive.

This symbol was later revived to symbolize the Indian cultural tradition of Sikhs and Kundalini Yoga