The Khanda

The Khanda is the symbol of the Sikhs and reflects some of the fundamentals of Sikhism.

It consists of a double-edged sword in the center representing the importance of sperating truth from falsehood, surrounded by the Chakar. The Chakar being a circle without a beginning or an end symbolises the perfection of God who is eternal.

The Chakar is surrounded by two curved swords called Kirpans. One sword represents Miri (Spirituality) and the other represents Piri (Temporal Power). Miri (spirituality) signify's the importance of adopting spirituallty in ones life. By doing so one attains inner peace and contentment. Piri (Temporal Power) was introduced in order to maintain peace and spirituality. This concept was developed by Sri Guru Hargobind Ji who carried two swords to represent this concept.