The symbol of Swastik is considered to be a symbol of auspiciousness. The word Swastik is considered to be a combination of ‘Su’ and ‘Asti’. ‘Su’ means auspicious and ‘Asti’ means to be. This means that the basic meaning of Swastik is ‘good luck’ or ‘good luck’. The four arms of Swastik indicate the four movements – Naraka, Triyancha, Manushya and Dev Gati. This Swastik symbol is also found inscribed on the walls of ancient caves and temples related to Jain writings. Swastik is also important in Judaism and Christianity. In Christianity, Swastik is marked in the form of a cross. The four arms of Swastik are considered to be the symbol of the four arms of Ganesh Ji. The four points of Swastik are the symbol of the four Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The two lines near the arms are the symbol of Ganesh Ji’s two wives, i.e. Riddhi and Siddhi. The two lines ahead of them are the symbol of his two sons, Yoga and Kshema.
Vedic sages created some special symbols on the basis of their spiritual experiences. Swastika is one of these symbols that express auspicious feelings and fill life with happiness. He revealed the mystery of Swastika in detail. The first symbol of Swastika in Asia is found in Indus Valley Civilization in 3000 BC. Such symbols and remains have been found in the excavation of Indus Valley Civilization which prove that many thousands of years ago human civilization used this auspicious symbol in its buildings. Swastika symbol has been found engraved on coins and utensils obtained from Indus Valley. Swastika symbols have also been found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri. The importance of Swastika is full of historical evidence. It is mentioned many times in Mohenjodaro, Harappa culture, Ashoka’s inscriptions, Ramayana, Harivansh Purana, Mahabharata etc.
Which colour of Swastika is considered auspicious?
Red and yellow colored swastikas are considered very auspicious. Most people make swastikas with turmeric. Making a yellow colored swastika on the wall of the north-east or north direction brings happiness and peace in the house. If you are going to do some auspicious work then make a red colored swastika. For this, use saffron, vermilion, roli and kumkum. For gaining wealth, wake up every morning and think with faith that Lakshmi is about to come. For this, after cleaning the house and taking bath etc., make the environment fragrant. Then after worshipping the God, finally worship the main door.
Why is the swastika a Nazi symbol?
In fact, the ‘Hakenkreuz’ which looks like a Swastika is called a Nazi symbol. This is because during the Second World War, German ruler Adolf Hitler put the symbol of Swastika on the flag of the Nazi army which massacred the Jews. During that time, so much violence took place under Hitler’s rule that it came to be called a symbol of violence. This inverted Swastika symbol was inscribed on the uniforms and caps of all the soldiers. The inverted Swastika became the reason for its destruction. The symbol of the 45th Military Infantry Division of Native Americans of the official army of the United States of America was a yellow Swastika. After the Nazi incident, they removed this and adopted the symbol of Eagle.
In which countries of the world is the Swastika symbol seen?
There are examples of Swastik symbols in other countries too. Swastik is recognized not only in India but also in many other countries of the world in various forms. Swastik is prevalent in some form or the other in countries like Germany, Greece, France, Rome, Egypt, Britain, America, Scandinavia, Sicily, Spain, Syria, Tibet, China, Cyprus and Japan. In Nepal, it is worshipped by the name of ‘Heramba’. In Burma, it is known as ‘Priyenne’. In Egypt, Swastik is worshipped by the name of ‘Acton’. In ancient Europe, there was a civilization called Celt, which spread from Germany to England. It considered Swastik as the symbol of Sun God. According to it, Swastik was also the symbol of all the four seasons of Europe. Swastik has been quite popular in Egypt and America. People of both these places used to associate the pyramid with reincarnation. In ancient Egypt, Osiris was considered the god of rebirth and he was always described as a star with four arms and the pyramid was depicted with a cross on it. In this way we see that the Swastika has been prevalent in the civilizations of every country since ancient times. In the countries of Central Asia, the Swastika symbol is considered to be auspicious and a symbol of good fortune. In ancient Iraq (Mesopotamia), the Swastika symbol was used to achieve victory over weapons. In an exhibition going on at the museum in the city of Vratsa in North-West Bulgaria, some 7,000 years old clay artifacts are kept on which the Swastika symbol is engraved. These artifacts were found during the excavation of a religious Yagya Kund in a village called Altimir near the city of Vratsa.
Why is Swastika a symbol of pyramid?
The swastika was invented by the Aryans and spread all over the world. But did you know that the swastika is a pyramid in itself? Make a paper swastika and then fold its four arms downwards and hold it from the middle. By doing this, it will look like a pyramid.
Is Swastika prevalent in other religions?
Swastika is included in the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism and their symbols. It is the auspicious symbol of Tirthankara Suparshvanath. This Swastika symbol is also found inscribed on the walls of ancient caves and temples related to Jain writings. According to Buddhist belief, Swastika is the reason for the origin of vegetation wealth. Swastika is also considered a symbol of good luck in Buddhism. It shows the footprints of Lord Buddha. Not only this, Swastika is also inscribed on the heart, palm and feet of Lord Buddha. Swastika is also important in Judaism and Christianity. Swastika is marked in the form of a cross in Christianity. On one hand, where Jesus Christ is shown with a cross i.e. Swastika, on the other hand it is applied on Christian graves. Some people in Christianity consider Swastika a symbol of rebirth.
What is clockwise Swastika and counter-clockwise Swastika?
Swastik has 2 straight lines crossing each other, which turn forward. Even after this, these lines turn a little further at their ends. This shape of Swastik can be of two types. The first Swastik in which the lines point forward and turn towards our right. This is called ‘Dakshinavarta Swastik’. The second shape turns towards our left pointing backwards, this is called ‘Vamavarta Swastik’.The initial shape of Swastik is in the form of a vertical line from east to west and above it another horizontal line from south to north and one line is added from east at the ends of its four arms. After this a point is placed in the middle of all the four lines.
It is customary to make Swastik in the size of 7 fingers, 9 fingers or 9 inches. On the occasion of auspicious works, there is a tradition of making Swastik at the place of worship and on the door frame.
Importance of Swastika in Hinduism?
In Hinduism, Swastik is considered a symbol of power, good luck, prosperity and auspiciousness. Swastik is used to improve the Vastu of the house. Swastik symbol is considered to be a lucky object. Using Swastik takes away the negative energy from the house.Swastik contains the powers of Lord Ganesha and Narada. Swastik is considered to be the seat of Lord Vishnu and Sun. The left part of Swastik is the place of Ganesha’s power, the Beej Mantra ‘Gam’. The 4 dots in it are inhabited by Gauri, Earth, Kachhapa and Anant deities. This auspicious symbol has a special place in the worship of Ganesha, the tradition of worshipping account books along with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, grandeur and prosperity. The vertical line of Swastik is a symbol of the origin of the universe and the horizontal line is a symbol of the expansion of the universe. The central point of Swastik is the navel lotus of Vishnu and the 4 dots are for the four directions. In Rigveda, Swastika is considered the symbol of Sun. Swastika indicates the importance of all directions. It is used for worshipping the gods ruling the four directions – Agni, Indra, Varuna and Som, and for obtaining the blessings of the Saptarishis. Swastika is the symbol of four Vedas, Purusharth and Marg. It is also considered the symbol of four important principles of Hinduism – Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Symbol of four Vedas – Rig, Yaju, Sama and Atharva. It is also the symbol of four paths – Gyan, Karma, Yoga and Bhakti.
Swastik is also a symbol of life cycle and ashrams. It is also a symbol of human life cycle and time. Life cycle includes birth, youth, old age and death, in order of childhood, adolescence, youth and old age. This is also the order of 4 ashrams- Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sanyas. Swastik’s 4 arms indicate 4 movements- Naraka, Triyancha, Manushya and Dev movement, while the time cycle includes seasons and time. It is also a symbol of 4 Yugas- Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga and Kali Yuga. Its initial shape is similar to the plus sign in mathematics, hence it is also considered a symbol of addition or union. Swastik is formed by adding one line each on the plus sign. Swastik is considered a symbol of Vastu in Vastu Shastra. Its design is such that it looks the same from every direction. All kinds of Vastu defects are removed by placing ashta dhatu on both sides of the main door of the house and a copper swastika in the middle above it. Making a swastika of panch dhatu and placing it on the door frame after doing praan pratishtha gives good results. To remove Vastu defects, making a swastika 9 inches long and wide with sindoor transforms negative energy into positivity. Swastika made of roli, turmeric or sindoor in religious functions gives self-satisfaction. On festivals, a swastika made with kumkum, sindoor or rangoli along with rangoli outside the door is auspicious. By making it, gods and goddesses enter the house. Swastika made on Guru Pushya or Ravi Pushya provides peace. The idol of any god placed on top of a swastika is immediately pleased. If you worship your Ishtdev in your house, then make a swastika on his seat at that place. By making a Swastika at the place of worship and lighting a lamp or Panch Dhanya on it, the desired work gets completed in a short time. Apart from this, for the fulfillment of wishes, an inverted Swastika is made with cow dung or Kanku in the temple. Then when the wish is fulfilled, a straight Swastika is made there. During Pitru Paksha, girls make a Swastika with cow dung while making Sanja. This brings auspiciousness, peace and prosperity in the house and also the blessings of ancestors are received.
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