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Religious symbols are significant to all universal faiths. Each of these religious symbols has a unique energy and is said to be auspicious. These symbols act as a bridge to deepen the relationship between humanity and the Supreme Being. Hinduism recognises a number of sacraments, including the Lotus, Rudraksha, Tilaka, Vibhuti, Shiva Lingam, Om, and Sri Chakra Yantra. One of the most well-known and fortunate symbols, the "Swastik," has been used extensively in Hindu rituals from ancient times.

Swastik: Significance Of This Sacred Symbol 

Originating from the Sanskrit word "svastika," which signifies "It is," "Good Existence," "Good Luck," and "Well Being," comes the phrase "Swastika." Sanskrit interprets the symbol Swastika as pure and auspicious. 

According to popular opinion, the four branches of the Swastika represent the fourfold principles of divinity, which are as follows:

1. It is believed that the four-faced Lord Brahma spreads divine knowledge in all four directions.

2. There are four Vedas: the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.

3. The four Purusharthas are Dharma (holy duty or morality), Artha (obtain wealth), Kama (fulfil wants), and Moksha (liberation) (freedom from cycles of life and death).

Swastik is a sacred symbol which represents auspiciousness and purity. (Image Source: Canva)

4. The four stages of existence (life of renunciation) are Brahmacharya (student life), Grihastha (householder life), Vanaprastha (retired life), and Sannyasa (retired life).

5. The four Varnas are Shudra, Vaishya, Kshatriya, and Brahman.

6. The four cardinal directions—north, south, east, and west—are likewise represented by the Swastika's four arms. The central point of the Swastika is said to represent the navel of Lord Vishnu, the source from when Lord Brahma emerged.

Swastik: Benefits Of Drawing This Sacred Symbol In Hinduism 

The Sanskrit word for "Swastika" means "pure and auspicious." Therefore, it is believed that whoever worships or employs this emblem in daily puja ceremonies will be blessed with luck, happiness, and optimism.

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According to Vastu Shastra, the swastika symbol is often painted before commencing any religious ceremony and offers a number of good advantages. It fosters calmness and shields the house from negative energy. It's among the many benefits of using Swastik. This lucky omen helps you to have excellent results in the ceremony you are going to perform. 


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