The sword that Durga holds in one of her hands symbolizes knowledge, which has the sharpness of a sword.She uses this unfailing weapon to destroy evil and produce an environment conducive to the growth of righteousness. T he Sudarshan-Chakra or beautiful discus, which spins around the index finger of the Goddess, signifies that the entire world is subservient to the will of Durga and is at her command. The lotus in Sanskrit is called Pankaj, which means "born of mud," reminding the faithful to stay true to their spiritual quest amid the worldly mud of lust and greed.
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