HAMSA RESONANCES
In Indic Iconography, Hamsa or the Cosmic Swan carries a special significance and is reflective of a transformative consciousness. It is the vehicle of the Goddess of Knowledge and is believed to have the ability to be a denizen of land, water,
Hamsais also a talismanic symbol widely used in diverse cultures by followers of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism regardless of faith. For ages, this amulet symbol consisting of five spread fingers, sometimes with an eye on the palm of the hand, has been considered to ward off negativity. The image of the Hamsa appears in Mesopotamian artifacts of protection and its impact continues to this day. In West Asia and the Middle-East, the Hamsa is a powerful symbol both for Jews and Muslims across Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, and Israel.