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Serpent (Vasuki)
Meaning & Significance
The serpent Vasuki worn by Shiva represents the ego which, when under the Lord's control, becomes an ornament rather than a danger. Serpents also symbolize Kundalini energy.
The Story
Vasuki is the king of serpents. During the churning of the cosmic ocean, Vasuki served as the churning rope. Shiva wears Vasuki to show his dominion over time, death, and the ego.