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The most important symbol connected with Siddhāyikā is her lion. This may be interpreted in the light of the same syznbol as assuined by the Yakşiņi's master Alahāvīra. Her other symbol, such as a book and Vinā (lute) would make her, in appearance, a Vidyādevī. The custom of giving a lion to a goddess of learning does not appear to be singular to the Jainas as we find the Vägisvarī of Benares is scated on a lion's back. Siddhāyika's other symbol is a citrus and this is particularly indicative of her Yaksiņi nature.
