Shatkona (Sanskrit: षट्कोण; IAST ṣaṭkoṇa) is a symbol used in Hindu yantra; a "six-pointed star" is made from two interlocking triangles; the upper stands for Shiva, Purusha, the lower for Shakti, Prakriti. Their union gives birth to Kumara (Kartikeya), whose sacred number is six.

2023年11月5日 · A hexagram symbol used in Hindu yantra, the Shatkona is made from two interlocking triangles placed upon each other. Here’s what to know about its significance for the Hindus, along with its use as a yantra.

2023年1月19日 · Sacred geometry is closely linked to the ancient Indian symbol of Shatkona, which has its roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. The Shatkona symbol represents a mandala or cosmic diagram that unifies the macrocosm and microcosm – or, more simply put, it serves as a bridge between heaven and earth.

2015年4月7日 · The Basics: The Shatkona is a symbol for Shiva and Shakti. It is made from two triangles ( trikona in sanskrit). Shiva is represented by the upward pointing triangle (△) and Shakti by the downward pointing triangle (▽).

2024年3月15日 · The Shatkonas are referred to as the ‘Guru Gyan Shatkona’ in the world of yantras. An archetypal amalgamation of two triangles, as seen in all the yantra, it symbolically signifies the divine union of Shiva (male energy) and Shakti (female energy), believed to be the roots of creation.

2023年9月19日 · When these two triangles intersect, they form a six-pointed star (shatkona) which represents the union of the divine masculine and feminine energies. When two geometric forms intersect, they create a space of heightened intensity.

2016年7月10日 · The Shatkona is “six-pointed star”, a symbol used in Hindu “Yantra” (is a mystical diagram) that represents the union of both the male and feminine form. More specifically it is supposed to represent Purusha (the supreme …

2023年3月6日 · Shatkona, the ancient Indian symbol of balance and harmony, has been a significant aspect of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism for centuries. This sacred symbol in Indian architecture and geometry represents the cosmic balance of the universe and the unity of male and female energies.

2024年10月20日 · Shatkona means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page.

In Hinduism, the Hexagram is more commonly known as Shatkon or Satkona (Shat = six, Kona = corner/angle). It is the union of Shiv (Male) and Shakti (Female). Here, Shiva, or the Purusha is represented by symbol “ᐱ”, which is a symbolic representation of male organ. Shakti, or Prakriti is represented by symbol “ᐯ”, which denotes the female womb.