It is interesting that Hitler adopted such a religious symbol
2007-12-07 22:57:07 · 13 answers · asked by peter h 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Yep ancient Indian symbol as a matter of fact, from a Sanskrit word meaning well-being or lucky 卍
2007-12-07 23:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dureo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the swastika is much older and has been used as a religious symbol for much longer than either hinduism or buddhism have been around. The swastika has been known to many cultures by many names.The symbol has been known for over 3000 years. Artifacts,pottery and coins from ancient Troy, show that the swastika was a commonly used symbol as far back as 1000 BC. In Greece it was called the tetraskelion and gammadion, in England, the- fylfot. The word "swastika" , the Indian word for the symbol, comes from the Sanskrit svastika - "su" meaning "good," "asti" meaning "to be," and "ka" as a suffix.
Take a look at the site below...it shows some of the most ancient symbols known, including the swastika.
2007-12-07 23:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by aidan402 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He adopted it because it was a symbol of luck and prosperity. The really unfortunate part of it all is how the symbol has been tainted. You can't display it anywhere in the western world without people associating it with nazism. So they've managed to pervert an ancient symbol for good into a symbol for evil.
2007-12-08 04:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Germany has non secular freedom, so each faith is authorized to construct temples/church homes/mosques/synagogues. There are some that are under supervision (as they're considered sects and may well be risky). As for Swastica - you are able to have faith what you desire to, the german consitution protects you in doing so - yet you at the instant are not allowed to apply any symbols that have been used with the help of Hitler, nor are you allowed to coach racist words formally and that's forbidden with the help of regulation to disclaim the Shoah, it somewhat is americable in Germany. The Swastica image resembles the NS swastika so that's forbidden. it somewhat is tremendously user-friendly.
2016-10-02 07:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The religious symbol is a bit different though the arms go the other way on the Nazi swastika
2007-12-07 23:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by Cathy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an ancient Hindu symbol, and its origin is in distant past.
It has vertical and horizontal members and is drawn only in three colours: Vermillion red, turmeric yellow and saffron.
Nazi symbol, not a swastika, has slanting members and is in BLACK.
Interestingly, Hindus believe that Hitler's downfall was because he used a corrupt form.
2007-12-09 18:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by rupee100 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't know any more about historical signs and symbols than you do about Hitler.
If you LOOK at the Swastika, it is displayed as a TILTED sign... it's at an ANGLE... while the Hindu, Buddhist AND AMERICAN INDIAN symbols are STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN.
2007-12-07 23:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do know that - it symbolizes the meaning of 'welfare' and it is still used today in China to represent vegetarian restaurants. As far as the inversion (and perversion of its meaning) of the symbol by the Nazis in Germany - there is nothing interesting about that.
2007-12-07 23:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by WMD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes... Swastika is very popular in India. You will find it painted in walls of temples usually red in colour and a dot in each square.
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2007-12-08 00:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by TW K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sir, by many others also, its a shame how its been exploited and turned into a symbol of oppression and hate.
2007-12-07 23:01:39 · answer #10 · answered by Skywalking 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋