Khanda

The Khanda khanda is one of the most important symbols of Sikhism. It is a collection of four weapons commonly used by Sikhs at the time of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The weapons have symbolic meanings. The Khanda symbolises knowledge of God, the Chakkar symbolizes the oneness of God, Miri means political sovereighty and Piri means spiritual sovereighty. The Chakar is the circle that indicates that God and eternal life is without end and perfect. Ek Onkar and other variants means one God and is a central tenet of Sikh religious philosophy. It is also a symbol of the unity of God in Sikhism, and is found on all religious scriptures and places such as Gurdwaras.