Swastik symbol

Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • Importance of Swastika Swastika signifies good luck, peace, prosperity, auspiciousness, and universal brotherhood. Any Hindu ritual, whether it is a wedding, Satya Narayan Katha, Nav Graha Poojan, Grah Pravesh, or any other Pooja ceremony is not complete without using this symbol. It is marked all over the objects used in Hindu Pooja Rituals. The Swastika symbol can be seen in abundance on The swastika is derived from Sanskrit word “Swasti” meaning may all be well with you. The Swastika symbol has gained widespread popularity not only in the Hindu Religion but is also used in Buddhism and Use of Swastik Across Cultures and Continents In fact, Swastik has been used across many cultures and continents. The symbol of Swastika was used in Ancient Greece. It can be found in the remains of the ancient city of Troy. It was also used by the ancient Druids and Celts, the Nordic Tribes, and even by the early Christians. Adolf Hitler also used the Swastika Symbol. The Swastika symbol is known by different names in different countries. In China, Swastika is known as ‘Wan.’ In Japan, it is known as ‘Manji.’ In England, it is known as ‘Fylfot.’ In Germany, it is known as ‘Hakenkreuz’ and as ‘Tetraskelion’ or ‘Tetragammadion’ in Greece. A very renowned Sanskrit Scholar P.R. Sarkar in 1979 pointed out that the deeper meaning of ‘Swastika’ word is ‘Permanent Victory.’ He also stated that the Swastika symbol could take positive and negative meaning depe...

• 1 The swastika was long used as a symbol of well-being in ancient societies, including those in India, China, Africa, native America, and Europe. • 2 Adolf Hitler designed the Nazi flag in 1920. He combined the swastika with the three colors of the German Imperial flag (red, black, and white). • 3 Nazi symbols, including the swastika flag, are banned in a number of countries today, including Germany. The Origins of the Swastika The word swastika comes from the Sanskrit svastika , which means “good fortune” or “well-being." The motif (a hooked cross) appears to have first been used in Eurasia, as early as 7000 years ago, perhaps representing the movement of the sun through the sky. To this day , it is a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism. It is a common sight on temples or houses in India or Indonesia. Swastikas also have an ancient history in Europe, appearing on artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures. Its “Discovery” and Meanings in Modern Europe The symbol experienced a resurgence in the nineteenth century, as a result of growing European interest in the ancient civilizations of the Near East and India. During his extensive excavations, the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the hooked cross on the site of ancient Troy. He connected it with similar shapes found on pottery in Germany and speculated that it was a “significant religious symbol of our remote ancestors.” Other European scholars and thinkers linked the symbol t...

swastika, equilateral svastika, meaning “conducive to well-being.” It was a favourite symbol on ancient In India the swastika continues to be the most widely used The Hindus (and also Jainas) use the swastika to mark the opening pages of their account books, sauvastika), which moves in a counterclockwise direction. The right-hand swastika is considered a solar symbol and imitates in the rotation of its arms the course taken daily by the In the Buddhist tradition the swastika symbolizes the feet, or the footprints, of the

Today, the symbol of the swastika is strongly associated with some of the greatest evils of the twentieth century. The swastika symbol was famously used by Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party during the Second World War. However, the question of where the swastika originated is actually much more complicated. The swastika's meaning has changed drastically over the centuries; in many cultures, it had or still has a generally positive meaning. The swastika is a cross with right-angled arms extending from each line. In contemporary Japan, China, India, and other regions, the swastika is still used in its original context and it does not carry the negative symbolism that it has in other parts of the world. It has cultural and religious ties that have not been severed by its checkered history, though its use in many parts of the world sparks intense negative emotion. A Symbol with History When you think of the swastika, it's more than likely you think about Adolf Hitler, the Nazi party, World War II, and the atrocities of the Holocaust, right? That's understandable, but the truth is, the swastika has a long history that dates well before the 20th century, and that history is one filled with good luck, religious symbolism, and feelings that are the exact opposite of what the swastika represents today. Swastika is actually a variation on a Sanskrit word that translates to ''good fortune'' or ''well-being.'' There is some confusion about how old the symbol is, with some archaeologists belie...

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