What does Hamsa symbolize?

The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. The hamsa hand has a wide variety of different spellings which includes hamesh, hamsa, chamsa, and khamsa.

What is the meaning behind the hamsa?

Hamsa is a Sanskrit term meaning “white swan.”. In the Hindu tradition, this graceful aquatic bird represents divine Spirit; and, in the practice of yoga, hamsa represents the “life force,” or prana, that is summoned by the breath.

What is the hamsa hand?

Updated April 23, 2019. The hamsa, or hamsa hand, is a talisman from the ancient Middle East . In its most common form, the amulet is shaped like a hand with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side.