Shiva's Trishul Trident Sterling Silver Pendant Double Sided Natural White Zircon

The Trishul trident is a symbol found in Hinduism and Buddhism. Our version features high-quality gems. Lord Shiva and the Goddess Durga carry the Trishul. In Sanskrit "tri" means three. "Shul" has multiple meanings including to spear or poke, as well as to be ill or suffer. The Trishul is a powerful weapon that can be used to end the causes of suffering. Shiva's trident represents the three aspects of life: Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna. These are subtle channels of the body that come from Tantra and Kundalini traditions.  Ida represents the feminine and is located on the left side of the body. It is associated with coldness and the moon. Pingala represents the masculine and is located on the right side of the body. It is associated with hotness and the sun. Down the central channel is Sushumna which represents the divine.  Ida and Pingala represent the duality of life, just like Shakti and Shiva. When these two channels are balanced, the central channel awakens. Durga's Trishul was a gi