Chaitra Navratri 2018: Significance of Maa Durga's weapons
Chaitra Navratri 2018: Significance of Maa Durga's weapons
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Chaitra Navratri has begun! Goddess Durga a super powerful goddess Shakti in Hindu mythology is worshipped in various forms during these nine days. Maa Durga has 18 arms and holds a symbolic object in each hand. Maa Durga is frequently described standing on top or riding a tiger or lion, which represents power, will, and energy.
Durga symbolizes her command over all these qualities. Durga carries a variety of weapons and other items that she uses in her fight against evil.
Let us know the significance of each weapon Maa Durga have in her hand.

*The conch shell symbolizes the Pranava or 'OM', which indicates her holding on to God in the form of sound.

*The bow and arrows represent energy, Maa Durga holds the bow and arrows both in one hand showing her authority over both perspectives of energy—potential and kinetic.

*The thunderbolt signifies firmness in one's beliefs. Just as a real bolt of lightning can damage anything it strikes, Durga reminds Hindus to attack a difficulty without losing confidence.

*The lotus in Durga's hand, not yet fully in bloom, represents the certainty of success but not the entirety.

*The Sudarshan-Chakra or beautiful discus signifies that the entire world is subservient to the will of Durga and is under her control. 

*The sword that Durga holds in one of her hands symbolizes knowledge, which has the sharpness of a sword.

*The Trident or Trishul is a symbol of three qualities: Satwa (inactivity), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (nonactivity). Deva uses these to alleviate physical, mental, and spiritual suffering.

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