In verse 18 of the Argala Stotram, this is said: “The four-faced Creative Capacity, Brahma, sings the praise of the four-armed Energy of the Supreme Sovereign.” What do the four arms represent?
The Goddess is often seen as four armed. Each arm is a power. Each arm holds a weapon. For example, in Chapter 6 Her four hands hold a rosary – continuous japa, a gourd – renunciation, a skull – abandonment of the ego, and a lotus – peace. In Chapter 8 Her four hands hold the net – unity, the curved sword – sword of wisdom, bow – determination, arrow – one-pointed focus.
