Swastika is an extremely important symbol in Indian culture. It is considered a symbol of auspiciousness from a religious, spiritual, and cultural point of view.
Importance of Swastika
In Hinduism, Swastika is used especially in worship, havan, and other religious works. It is also considered a symbol of Lord Ganesha and is made at the beginning of auspicious works. To get auspiciousness and positive energy, it is necessary to take special care of direction, material, and place while making Swastika. By following these rules, you can bring prosperity and peace to your home and workplace. However, it is important to keep some important things in mind while making Swastika so that its auspicious effect remains. Keeping these things in mind is important for religious faith as well as for the correct use of this symbol.
Correct shape and direction of Swastika
- While making a Swastika, it is very important to first take care of its shape and direction.
- Swastika should always be made straight, not oblique. Its four outer edges should be at an angle of 90 degrees.
- While making the four arms of Swastika, it should be kept in mind that these arms should always be in the clockwise direction. Swastika made in this direction is considered a symbol of auspicious and positive energy.
- On the contrary, Swastika made in the anti-clockwise direction is often considered inauspicious and negative. This type of Swastika is usually used only in Tantra-Mantra or special circumstances, so it should not be used in normal worship.
Importance of four points of Swastika
While making Swastika, it is also necessary to take care of its four points. Putting points on the four ends of Swastika has special importance. These four points symbolize four directions: four Vedas, four Yugas, and four Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha).
While putting these points, they should be made clearly and equally. These points increase the perfection of Swastika and its auspicious effect.
Right time to make Swastika
It is also important to choose the right material to make Swastika. Usually, turmeric, sandalwood, kumkum, or cow dung is used to make Swastika. Every material has its own special significance and is selected based on the nature of worship or ritual.
The time to make a Swastika is also important. It is always considered better to make Swastika in Shubh Muhurat. If a special ritual or worship is taking place, then Swastika should be made by taking out the muhurat according to that occasion.
Where to make a Swastika?
Swastika should always be made in a clean and holy place. It is a tradition to make it at the main gate, puja ghar, havan sthal, or other holy places. The Swastika made on the main gate is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity.
Keep in mind that do not make Swastika at any impure place. Not only is it wrong from a religious point of view, but it is also considered inauspicious.
Religious beliefs
The swastika is made not only as a religious symbol but also as a symbol of faith and devotion. Therefore, it is important to have a sense of purity and devotion in the mind while making it. Any kind of carelessness or lack of faith should be avoided while making the swastika, because it is a symbol of your faith and religiosity.
Take special care of these rules
- If you are planning to make the sign of the swastika, then it should be made in the east, northeast, or north direction in your home or office.
- It is considered auspicious to make the swastika from ashta-dhatu, or copper.
- It is auspicious to use vermilion to make the swastika at home.
- Do not keep shoes or slippers around the place where the swastika is made.
- The swastika symbol should be made in the south-west direction in the children’s study room.
- If you want positive energy in your house, then you should make a Swastika symbol on the main door.
- It is considered auspicious to use vermilion while making a Swastika symbol on the safe, which brings prosperity.
