Today is my grandfathers funeral which I couldnt attend although i really tried my best I wasnt able to.
2007-01-29 22:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Few people know that the swastika is really a very old Hindu sign. Used to ward off bad spirits. It may have been your grandfather telling you he understands.
2007-01-30 07:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big believer in 'signs' but the swastika in the ancient spiritual and religious use was a symbol of good fortune. It is still widely used in Indonesia today as a sign of luck. In our western culture it seems to act as a reminder of the Nazi flag but in many eastern cultures spilt sugar in the form of a swastika would probably be seen as a good sign.
Sorry about your loss, all my best to you and your family
2007-01-30 07:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by David B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If what you relate is true it is a coincidence, is not an omen, and means nothing.
People experience grief in different ways. Your rembrance of your grandfather and marking of his passing must be handled how you see fit.
People here sometimes make cruel unsubstantiated remarks because they think they're funny. Don't add their disrespect to your troubles at this time.
2007-01-30 06:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is if you believe in Omens. But you have to remember that the sawastika was originally a sign of peace, so it's a good thing really.
2007-01-30 08:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Paul C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss.
Now about swastika. The cross or sun has two meanings:
1) clockwise cross is good, symbolizes creation, wealth. Russian tsars had them on their crowns.
2) anticlockwise is bad, symbolizes apocalypse. Hitler and his army had anticlickwise sun on their flags, uniform, etc.
so if you remember the direction you can answer.
hope I helped
2007-01-30 11:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by A Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry about your loss. Did sugar really spill in the shape of a swastika? Thats weird. You should probably stay away from fascists.
2007-01-30 06:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is an ancient sign of the sun, perhaps one of the oldest signs we have
2007-01-30 06:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice coz he 99% will go to hell
2007-01-30 06:35:02 · answer #8 · answered by jumanjej 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋