What do the four Swastik directions stand for? Did Hitler also employ this symbol? Are you aware of its classical side?
In Sanskrit, the second meaning of the symbol Swastika is auspicious. This indicates that the Swastika is meant for good deeds. The Swastika symbol is undoubtedly present on wedding cards whether you’re purchasing a new home, vehicle, or industrial machinery. The opposition party caused a lot of commotion when our Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, recently made the Swastika emblem on it while boarding a contemporary fighter aircraft.
History of Swastika Sign
Since we were young children, we have observed that the Swastika is unquestionably produced on all Hindu holidays and auspicious occasions. When they make this mark, most people think about more than just the motivation behind it. All they do is go by custom. We give you some information about it today. These symbols date back a very long time. Additionally, the Indus Valley Civilization possesses this insignia. This sign also demonstrates its existence across Asia and Europe. On auspicious occasions, adherents of Buddhism and Jainism have also utilized this sign. The two primary emblems of Sanatan Dharma are Om and the Swastika.
Let us now discuss the classical side of the swastika, the swastika is described in many Puranas and many ancient texts.
The world’s oldest religious scripture, Rigveda 1.89.6, contains the word “Swasti.” Sayanacharya has defined welfare (svastitsyavinashnam [Niru. 3. 21])।. The person who uttered, “Swasti Avinasha” and “Dadhatu Viddhatu Karotu.”
Matsya Purana 267.17 (Swastikam padmakam shanghumutpalaM kamalam tatha) states that the creation of the swastika sign must occur during God’s consecration.
According to Matsya Purana 267.42 (padmasvastikaśāṅkharvā bhūṣitāṃ kuntalālākāiḥ). Anurag Thakur states that Swastika and other decorations should be placed on Goddess Lakshmi at her consecration.
Swastika believes that Vardhamana, etc., are fortunate omens. Matsya Purāṇa 243.20 (svāstikaṃ vardhamānaṃ ca nandyāvatē sakostubham ॥).
According to Agni Purana 320.29, the swastika with many colors is the giver of all wishes.
Purvārdha adhyay 13.132 (ſilachūrānē yō martyo devagarāṃ tu lepayēt) narada purāṇa. Vā kuryāttsya punyamanantakam Satyvadini. This states that a person who creates marks in the temple of God, such as the Swastika, would receive eternal merit.
According to Skanda Purana Purushottam Kshetra Mahatmya Chapter 25, swastika should be made in the wedding mandaps.
