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* A double-edged [[khanda (sword)]] in the centre | * A double-edged [[khanda (sword)]] in the centre | ||
* A ''chakkar'' ([[chakram]]) | * A ''chakkar'' ([[chakram]]) | ||
* Two single-edged swords, or [[kirpan]], crossed at the bottom, which sit on either side of the khanda and chakkar. They represent the dual characteristics of ''[[ | * Two single-edged swords, or [[kirpan]], crossed at the bottom, which sit on either side of the khanda and chakkar. They represent the dual characteristics of ''[[Miri piri|Miri-Piri]]'', indicating the integration of both spiritual and temporal sovereignty together and not treating them as two separate and distinct entities.<ref>{{cite book | last = Teece | first = Geoff | title = Sikhism | publisher = Black Rabbit Books | isbn = 1583404694 | page = 18}}</ref> | ||
It depicts the Sikh doctrine ''[[Deg Tegh Fateh]]'' in [[Emblem|emblematic form]]. It consists of three weapons and a circle: the [[khanda (sword)|khanda]], two [[kirpan]]s and the chakkar which is a circle. It is the military emblem of the Sikhs. It is also part of the design of the ''[[Nishan Sahib]]''. A double edged [[khanda (sword)]] is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an ornament or [[finial]]. | It depicts the Sikh doctrine ''[[Deg Tegh Fateh]]'' in [[Emblem|emblematic form]]. It consists of three weapons and a circle: the [[khanda (sword)|khanda]], two [[kirpan]]s and the chakkar which is a circle. It is the military emblem of the Sikhs. It is also part of the design of the ''[[Nishan Sahib]]''. A double edged [[khanda (sword)]] is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an ornament or [[finial]]. | ||