Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Rajasthan May Ban Hindu Trident Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2743881.stm RAJASTHAN, INDIA, February 10, 2003: The Indian state of Rajasthan plans to introduce a ban on Hindus carrying a traditional religious icon, the trident. The three-pointed spear, or trisula, appears in Hindu iconography and traditionally symbolizes the power of Lord Siva as three fundamental saktis or powers -- iccha (desire, will, love), kriya (action) and jnana (wisdom). Hindu activists say they have distributed more than 70,000 tridents in Rajasthan in recent months. A sharpened trident can serve as a weapon, though its relevance here is more as a symbol of aggressive Hinduism to be displayed in marches and at rallies. Rajasthan's Home Minister, Gulab Singh Shaktawat, told the BBC the trident could endanger the lives of peace-loving citizens. He said he expected the trident ban to be introduced this week. --from Hindu Press International listserv. Just in time for Shivaratri. So what's next? Are they going to ban Rama's bow, Kali's garland of skulls, or the assortment of weapons in Durga's 8 hands? Keval Send Flowers for Valentine's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Om Namah Shivaya Keval, The trident is a symbol of Lord Shiva, as is the Vel (spear) a symbol of Lord Muruga or the Discus the symbol of Vishnu. Distributing 70,000 tridents to common folks to dance with it on the streets during festivals is not only ridiculous but also dangerous! I would rather that Shivji keeps the trident with himself. He knows how to control it. [same with Ramji's bow or Durgaji's arsenal of weapons.] Jai Ma, Ravi --- Mike Brooker <patria1818 wrote: > Rajasthan May Ban Hindu Trident > Source: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2743881.stm > > RAJASTHAN, INDIA, February 10, 2003: The Indian > state > of Rajasthan plans to introduce a ban on Hindus > carrying a traditional religious icon, the trident. > The three-pointed spear, or trisula, appears in > Hindu iconography and traditionally symbolizes the > power of Lord Siva as three fundamental saktis or > powers -- iccha (desire, will, love), kriya (action) > and jnana (wisdom). Hindu activists say they have > distributed more than 70,000 tridents in Rajasthan > in > recent months. A sharpened trident can serve as a > weapon, though its relevance here is more as a > symbol > of aggressive Hinduism to be displayed in marches > and > > at rallies. Rajasthan's Home Minister, Gulab Singh > Shaktawat, told the BBC the trident could endanger > the lives of peace-loving citizens. He said he > expected the trident ban to be introduced this week. > > --from Hindu Press International listserv. > > Just in time for Shivaratri. So what's next? Are > they going to ban Rama's bow, Kali's garland of > skulls, or the assortment of weapons in Durga's 8 > hands? > > Keval > > > > > Send Flowers for Valentine's Day > > Send Flowers for Valentine's Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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