Swastika and Vastu

                                                   Swastika and Vastu

SWASTIKA:                                                                                                                   

Swastika is an ancient symbol found globally, but it has some more importance in Hindus. It is called Swastika in Hindi and svasti or svastika in Sanskrit language. It means SV = well, ASTI = is (to be)  , IK what is in existence and to be continue, A denotes gender feminine. It means good luck, fortune, well being, let good prevail forever. It can’t be destroyed and permanent victory. It also denotes blessings.

                                      Its shape has four equal arms cross at the center and at the end each arm is bent towards right angle, clock wise. These have in cardinal directions North, East, South and West. This is a symbol of fortune and prosperity. Used since long, but its shape has been changed in some religions and religious traditions.

Color of Swastika is mostly saffron, red or yellow.

The right hand Swastika (sacred) has been linked with many Hindu God and Goddess. It is one of the 108 symbols of Lord Vishnu. It is a symbol of the Sun god Surya. Ganeshji is also seen sitting on lotus flower on bed of Swastika.

The left hand swastika (called sauvastika) represents terrifying Goddess Kali. It is for magic and night. Tho some people think it is not good or is negative, but it is not so. In Buddhism left hand swastika is used very commonly.

This symbol is used globally. In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism it is used as sacred symbol, where as in other countries this is non religious or spiritual purposes.

Swastika has been used in different angles in the world. In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, it is used straight, whereas Nazi used it in slanting i.e. 45 degrees. History shows where ever Nazis used it in slanting direction on the map they were defeated mostly.

Hindu mark swastika in their account books (they mark when they start a new book in the begging), on doors, threshold and in offerings. In Buddhism it is a mark of foot print of Buddha. Modern Tibetan Buddhists used on clothing for decoration. With the spread of Buddhism it has spread across India, reached China and Japan. They use is very frequently. Among Jainism it is an emblem of their seventh Tirthankara.

For Hindus four limb denotes:

1.      Four Vedas: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atherv Veda.

2.      Four stages of life: Brahamcharya (Student), Grihasta (Family life), Vanaprastha (Retired life). Sanyasa (Religious life).

3.      Four goals of life: Dharama (Religion), Arth (Success). Kama (Pleasure), Moksha (Release) reflecting success in every field of life.

Swastika is very frequently used in Vastushastra.It is used as a one of the charms. It always generates positive energy. Most of the Vastu dosh can be removed by the use of Swastika if and only if this symbol is used cautiously and accurately. Otherwise we have seen the fate of Nazis in history.