Swastika

purifier as in a garlic The above does show that the symbol Swastika is associated with prayers and practices that were meant to purify ritual places, to protect from evil spirits, to protect from sickness and misfortunes, and fundamentally, to invite peace, prosperity and auspiciousness to one’s abode, mind and body. All in all, it denotes good health, which in turn is wealth, and promotes purity, happiness and common good. Swastika is a Sanskrit word, derived from the word Svasktika. It has…

The meaning of the Swastika was changed forever by the time the Nazis gained control of Germany (“History of the Swastika”). The original symbol meant “good fortune” (“History of the Swastika”); it would now stand for racial purity and German pride. These symbol also gained the support of other German speaking countries in the late 1900’s, and spread fear…

SWASTIKA IN THE MILITARY: A scout group and a student organization would use a certificate called tursaansydän originated from the Finnish village Tursa, which was actually a product authenticity certificate. Tursa means Octopus and tursaansydän means Heart of Octopus, which was akin to Swwastika. The Finnish Air Force introduced Swastika as an emblem in 1918, and considered it as a symbol of luck. The President of Finland on formal occasions, wore a Grand Cross of the White Rose with a collar…

A renowned symbol all over the world notorious for the representation of anti-semitic sentiment and mass-genocide during WWII, the swastika. The mere mention of this hate symbol seems to be taboo in many schools in California, simply due to how educational system intentionally defines it. However, if schools were not to assume the malicious connotation of this symbol, what would it symbolize? UCSC, like many other colleges seem to forget the true meaning behind this once genial symbol, or are…

The first symbol I decided to write about is the Swastika. I feel it is one of the most hated and feared symbols in the world. Now, of course, I'm not Jewish, but this symbol strikes fear in me due to the way it was used in World War II. My 91 year old grandfather fought in that war and as a child (and even to this day) he would tell me stories of his time in it. Thanks to him and all that you learn in school, I can't look at this symbol and see nothing but hatred and fear for what it was used…

The swastika appeared on the Nazi flag, arm bands, medallions, election posters, and badges for organizations and the military. Before the Nazis took over and changed the meaning of the swastika forever, the symbol of the swastika was used 5000 years before Hitler put it on the Nazi flag. The symbol is sacred in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Odinism and the symbol has ancient history in Europe (Swastika 1). The Nazi party put the flag up everywhere and the swastika was always seen…

“Swastika” comes from the word svastika in Sanskrit, which means good fortune or well-being. If we look deeper, the true meaning of the word is “permanent victory”. The swastika has a history for more than 5,000 years. It was widely used all over Europe during the twentieth century because it has a good meaning. But for the Hindus and Buddhists in many countries and mostly India, the swastika symbol was an important symbol for more than a thousand years. The swastika symbol was not really famous…

The Swastika and The Star of David, two highly recognisable symbols juxtaposed in our minds today in association with the Holocaust. The Swastika invoking the racism and genocide perpetrated by Hitler’s Nazi Party and the Star of David representing the martyrdom of the Jewish people that were persecuted. But this has not always been the case. Today I will tell you about the long and fascinating history of the two symbols and the shift in their meanings over time and through cultures. You may…

Swastika’s and Nazi eagles were often relatively easy to be removed. But in a state of chaos with shortages on every aspect of life, tearing down buildings did not have priority and would have been a waste, especially when they could still be used. Most of the still standing Nazi-structures therefore were reused after the war. The Olympia stadium and Tempelhof Airport in Berlin kept their original function. The enormous Reichsluftwaffeministerium, Europe’s biggest office building, survived the…

It was commonly known as a symbol of good luck and turned into a sign of German nationalist pride. Hitler perfected his Nazi party flag with a swastika. This would later become the symbol of Nazi propaganda. It would come to dominate societies appearing on badges, arm bands, medallions, posters and flags nationwide. Striking fear in the Jews eyes , this symbol is still very controversial today.…