In our Indian culture, Swastik is considered very auspicious. Swastik is considered a symbol of good wishes. Whenever we do any auspicious work or start any work, we make the symbol of Swastik. We also worship the symbol of Swastik after making it so that our work is full of happiness and prosperity. The literal meaning of Swastik is good or auspicious. Swastik symbol is considered sacred not only in Hinduism but in all religions.
Swastik, a symbol used in almost all religions, gives momentum to life energy. This is its scientific basis. This symbol gives peace to the human mind and removes negative thoughts and gives happiness. There are 3 main religions in our country. This symbol has been given the most importance in all three – Sanatan, Buddha and Jain. Just as Om changed to Om Amin in Islam and Christianity and Omkar in Sikhism, the Swastika also changed and its form kept changing.
4 Swastik marks were also found on the utensils found during excavation in the famous Turkish city of Troy (Truva or Troya or Troy). 5 America’s famous brand Coca Cola also used Swastik on its products. 6 Tajikistan, where the majority of the population is Muslim, Swastik is considered one of the national symbols in this country. Swastik brings happiness and prosperity. Ancient sages of Hindu culture created some special symbols on the basis of spiritual experiences of their religion, these symbols express auspicious feelings, one such symbol is Swastik. Swastik is considered a source of positive energy. In the house where the auspicious symbol of Swastik is made during worship, happiness and prosperity resides in that house and happiness comes in the family. This is the reason why Swastik is made before starting any work. Meaning of Swastik Since Swastik is used at the beginning of work and in auspicious work, it is also considered as a form of Lord Ganesha. Swastik is also considered very auspicious in Vastu Shastra, in whichever house Swastik is applied, there is happiness and prosperity and there is an increase in wealth. Putting Swastik on the main door of the house is considered very auspicious. Making Swastik in religious works is considered very good. By making Swastik, Gods and Goddesses enter the house and happiness and prosperity resides. Swastik made in Guru Pushya Yoga gives you peace. If you do not get sleep at night, then before sleeping, make Swastik with your index finger and go to sleep, you will get very good sleep and bad dreams will also stop. It is also seen as a symbol of the Sun, which is seen as the source of life and energy. Swastik has many positive effects. It is said that it attracts good luck, protects from evil spirits and promotes prosperity.
How to make Swastik
It is said in astrology that while making Swastik, one should keep in mind that it should not be made by crossing it. Most people do not know this. They first make a plus sign and then the other arms of Swastik. But Swastik made in this way is not considered auspicious. The right part of Swastik should always be made first and then the left. Only Swastik made in this way is considered auspicious. Red color quickly affects the physical and mental level of a person. This color is considered a symbol of power. It is advisable to use only red color while making Swastik. According to the rules, Swastik is to be made 9 inches. First of all two straight lines are drawn in Swastik, which bend further and their edges are also slightly bent. The swastika in which these lines turn to the right is called clockwise and the one in which they turn to the left is called anticlockwise swastika. The initial shape of the swastika is a vertical line from east to west and another horizontal line is drawn from south to north above this line and then one line is added from east to the ends of the four arms of the swastika. After this, one dot is placed in the middle of each of the four lines. The left part of the swastika is also considered to be the seed mantra of Lord Ganesha, Gam, and the four dots contained in it are considered to be the abode of many gods including Gauri, Prithvi, Kachhapa.
Description of Swastika symbol:
• Vedic sages had created some special symbols from their supernatural experiences which were a symbol of good luck, yoga and other mysterious secrets of life. Among them, Om and Swastika are considered to be the most popular symbols in today’s time.
• The word Swastik is mainly a combination of (Su+Asti+Ka) which means:-
Su=beautiful/good, Asti=existence, Ka=doer
• It is clear from this that Swastik is a symbol of good luck, beauty, happiness, prosperity and well-being.
In the middle of Swastik is Brahma, the four arms coming out of the middle are called Dharma, Moksha, Artha and Kama. The straight line after the bending of the arms is called Sarupya, Salokya, Samipya and Sayujya. The ends of the arms of the Swastik symbol are called ego, mind, consciousness and intellect. The empty space of the arms of Swastik is called dedication, love or faith, trust and devotion.
1) The following four types of Purushaths – Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.
2) Four types of Mukti – Sarupya, Salokya, Samipya and Sayujya.
3) Conscience – Four types of inner self – Ego, Mind, Chitta and Intellect.
4) Devotion – Four types of inner self – Dedication, Love, Faith and Devotion.
The Swastik symbol has been described in many ways in Hinduism. For example, the four arms of Swastik describe the four directions, four Vedas and their harmonious whole.
Religious significance of Swastik symbol:
In Hinduism, Swastik symbol is considered to be the symbol of Ganapati. Lord Ganesha removes all obstacles and gives the boon of happiness and prosperity. In Hinduism, Swastik symbol is used to complete any work without any obstacles and to get success in it. Apart from Hinduism, Swastik has special significance in Jainism and Buddhism as well. In both these religions, Swastik symbol is specially used for wishing good luck. It also has special significance in Vastu Shastra. It is a symbol of positive energy. Scientist Hartment Unsert measured the energy of Swastik made of red Kumkum in 100000 bosic units with the help of an instrument called Aventina and in the same research, the energy present in Om is known to be 70000 bosic units.
Dr. Amit Vyas, Astrologer and Vastu Vidit
The sacred importance of Swastik in Hinduism
The importance of its four arms is found in Rigveda
In our Indian culture, Swastik is considered very auspicious. Swastik is considered a symbol of good wishes. Whenever we do any auspicious work or start any work, we make the symbol of Swastik. We also worship the symbol of Swastik after making it so that our work is full of happiness and prosperity. Swastik literally means one who does good or auspicious. Swastik symbol is considered sacred not only in Hinduism but in all religions. Swastik, a symbol used in almost all religions, gives momentum to life energy. This is its scientific basis. This symbol gives peace to the human mind and removes negative thoughts and gives happiness. There are 3 main religions in our country. This symbol has been given the most importance in all three – Sanatan, Buddha and Jain. Just like Om changed to Om Amin in Islam and Christianity and Omkar in Sikhism, Swastika also changed and its form kept changing.
1 American author Steven Heller has written a complete book on Swastika and its importance. Its name is The Swastika (the swastika symbol beyond redemption).
2 Adolf Hitler also used the Swastika symbol on his flag. Swastika symbol, which was a symbol of love and good luck, was used by Adolf Hitler for evil deeds. That is why this symbol is banned in Germany today.
3 The use of Swastika symbol can also be seen in the remains of the famous Mississippian culture between 900 AD and 1000 AD.
4 Swastik marks were also found on the utensils found during excavation in the famous Turkish city of Troy (Truva or Troya or Troy).
5 America’s famous brand Coca Cola also used Swastik on its products.
6 Tajikistan, where the majority of the population is Muslim, Swastik is considered one of the national symbols in this country. Swastik brings happiness and prosperity. Ancient sages of Hindu culture created some special symbols on the basis of spiritual experiences of their religion, these symbols express auspicious feelings, one such symbol is Swastik. Swastik is considered a source of positive energy. In the house where the auspicious symbol of Swastik is made during worship, happiness and prosperity resides in that house and happiness comes in the family. This is the reason why Swastika is made before starting any work. Since Swastika is kept at the beginning of work and auspicious work, hence it is also considered as a form of Lord Ganesha.