‘SHE WHO HAS TEN ARMS.’
She whose ten arms reveal the wisdom to Her seeker.
• Sword – Represents Maa’s ability to cut through all creation, ignorance and Adharma.
• Trident (Trishul) – Symbolizes Maa’s cosmic force that will lead to the destruction of the ego and evil forces, that trouble Her sincere Sadhak.It also represents her holding the Sakthi of Shiva.
• Severed Head – Represents the destruction of ego and worldly attachments by Maa. Asuric tendencies being quelled.
• Cup or Bowl (Kapala) – Collects the blood of Asura, symbolizing the control over negative tendencies.
• Bell – The sound of universal creation and destruction.
• Chakra (Discus) – Represents the cycle of time and cosmic order.
• Spear (Gada) – Symbolizes power, strength, and divine force.
• Bow and Arrow – Represents potential and focused intention, symbolizing both destruction and creation.
• Shield – Protection from evil, representing defense against negativity.
• Lotus – Symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and spiritual liberation.
These arms represent Her ability to protect, destroy evil, and guide Her devotees towards liberation and spiritual wisdom.
Hence the name, Dasabhuja.