Shankha Chakra Gada Padma: On one of the backhands he holds the milky white conch shell or 'sankha' that spreads the primordial sound of Om and on the other a discuss or 'chakra' - a reminder of the cycle of time - which is also a lethal weapon that he uses against blasphemy. It is the famous Sudarshana Chakra that is seen whirling on his index finger. The other hands hold a lotus or 'padma' which stands for a glorious existence and a mace or 'gada' that indicates punishment for indiscipline.