The three prongs of Trishul represents — trinity –brahma , Vishnu , Mahesh ; sarasvati , lakshami and kaali ; 3—modes of nature --creation, maintenance and destruction ; the 3 --kaala---past, present and future ; the 3-- Gunas - sat , raj , tam . 3-- lokas—swarg , bhu and patal ; 3-- powers---will , action and wisdom ; 3—types of miseries –physical , menatal and spiritual .