The phurba's triple blade, which is characterized as a fierce weapon emerging from a Makara's jaws, represents the triumph over the three fundamental poisons of ignorance, desire, and hatred. Its triangular form, which stands for the element of fire, is symbolic of furious behavior.
Its fierce activity is symbolized by the Makara-head's tenacious hold at the top of the blade, and its accomplishments' courage and confidence are represented by the unbreakable union of method and wisdom. Three pairs of the six intertwined naga tails, which emerge from the maker's mouth and spiral down the blades, represent the six perfections of the phurba, which is represented by the six-armed deity Vajarakilaya.
The phurba's wrathful activities are caused by nagas that produce afflictions like leprosy since the phurba is primarily used in earth-subduing rituals. The three realms—above, on, and below the surface of the earth—, as well as dominion over the three times of past, present, and future, are symbolized by the garuda wings and naga.
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