Hindu deity statue for comments

Pukka Bundook · 25th April 2018, 03:26 AM

Re. the Trisula in lower right hand;

"Trisula , from Trident,
Symbol of Siva.
None of the other weapons, -sword, axe, arrow, have a similar ritual significance.
Survivals found from Iron Age burials.
In Greek Tradition, the Trident is the lightning symjbol of Zeus, and this corresponds to the Indian concept of the Vajra / thunderbolt.
Such weapons being invariably missiles.
Indian tridents are held to have great magical power, being capable of overcoming the power of evil."
(Hindu Arms and Ritual, Rb't Elgood.)

Best,
Richard.

25th April 2018, 03:26 AM	#12
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Re. the Trisula in lower right hand; "Trisula , from Trident, Symbol of Siva. None of the other weapons, -sword, axe, arrow, have a similar ritual significance. Survivals found from Iron Age burials. In Greek Tradition, the Trident is the lightning symjbol of Zeus, and this corresponds to the Indian concept of the Vajra / thunderbolt. Such weapons being invariably missiles. Indian tridents are held to have great magical power, being capable of overcoming the power of evil." (Hindu Arms and Ritual, Rb't Elgood.) Best, Richard.