Middle khatvanga

Middle length khatvanga. Khatvanga has deep symbolism and Guru Rinpoche said that EVERY yogi of the secret mantra should have a khatvanga. According to the ancient tantras in general, and in particular the text of the terton Jatson Nyingpo, khatvanga can be of three sizes: long – the length of the arms spread apart, the middle – the length of the arm and small – 12 fingers in length. In general, khatvanga represents consort of the practitioner Secret Mantra. In this way, khatvanga symbolizes method for women and wisdom for men. Khatvanga symbolizes the body of a deity whose nature is great bliss and essence is the absolute bodhichitta. Trident symbolizes the cutoff of three poisons.