SWASTIKA

 A fascinating symbol of Religoius facts, Swastika is very ancient oriental symbol of welfare. Swastika is a Sanskrit word which means aimed at doing good for all. The swastika symbol seems to have occupied a very significant place in the religious and cultural tradition of Nepal. This symbol is also quite common in wood carvings, in traditional paintings and in several other artistic works. One can see this auspicious emblem pointed with great fancy generally on the old styled shop windows, on the shutters of the private door-ways, on the top covers of the styled business account books and so on. Tibetans are also very fond of this fascinating symbol. Traditional Tibetan carpets with the swastika patterns and draperies with the swastika print in the center is a big pride to Tibetan people. People sometimes mistake this oriental symbol with that of Hitler’s symbol which is not true either in its structure or in its meaning. 

The Swastika is a sacred symbol for Hindus, but it is equally so in Buddhism.. The use of the Swastika figure is a must for all kind of religious ceremonies particularly in relation to Mahayana and Bajrayana sects. Swastika is one of the most fascinating symbol usually drawn by the priest for ceremonial purposes. The four stretching hands of the  swastika figure are said to represent the following four divine merits existent in all human beings. They are respectively Maitri (friendship), Karuna (compasiion) , mudita (happiness), and upekshya (indifference). This fourfold merit theory symbolically known as swastika is very dominant in our religions and  culture The four hands of Swastika believed to the representation of four human merits as mentioned above are also considered as the symbol of four basic elements. Those elements are also religiously termed as four Bramhas or four ideal ways leading to supreme soul, enlightenment for which every aspirant  should meditate upon. 

An auspicious sign Swastika or Swasti is one of the sixty five marks of Buddhahood believed to have been found in the imprints of Buddha’s foot. It is, therefore, considered as a Buddhist symbol that  represents the esoteric doctrines of the Buddha.