Opinions on Javanese Keris

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Originally Posted by Anthony G.

Sometimes I saw keris with a scorpion craving on the bilah, any idea what does it means?

Hi Anthony,

Based on my limited knowledge the scorpion carving on the Keris is normally combined with Cakra carving (like RSWORD circle symbol) that represents Kalacakra.

Kala (scorpion) = Evil
Cakra = Weapon of Kreshna to destroy Evil

So Keris with Kalacakra carving means to protect the owner from Evil