The khaḍga (खड्ग) is a sword. It may be long or short, single-edged or double-edged. It is the symbol of enlightenment. ‘As the sword cuts knots, so does the intellect pierce the deepest recesses of Buddhist toughts.’ It is the… Continue Reading →
Khakkhara (खक्खर) is an alarm staff. It is a long wooden staff with a metal top with a number of metal rings attached to it. Shaken to give warning.; also a beggar’s staff
Khaṭvāṅga (खट्वाङ्ग) a kind of a club made up of the bone of the forearm or leg. To the end of this is attached a skull. It is probably a weapon which comes from antiquity. Sometimes the bone shaft is… Continue Reading →
The kheṭaka (खेटक) is a shield. It represents Dharma, which protects like a shield. It may be circular or rectangular. It has a handle at the back. the face of the shield shows a variety of faces and emblems.
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