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Sunday, January 30, 2005

Swastika, Nazis, & Jains

Because of its association with Nazis, Swastika is seen as evil. However, that association of Swastika is much younger than its actual existence of 6000 years. It has origins in Sanskrit and a lot of religions of this part of continent, including Jainism, have a place for Swastika in their doctrines.

Here are some articles that expound on the background of Swastika:
# How An Ancient Symbol of Luck Became Image of Evil. Scotsman, Jan 13, 2005.
# Emblem's history is far from evil. Scotsman, Jan 22, 2005.
# Give Swastika back its real meaning. The Examiner, Jan 28, 2005.
# Whose symbol is it anyway?. Times of India, Jan 18, 2005.
# Preserving a heritage of 5,000 yrs. Times of India, Jan 19, 2005.
# What the Swastika means. Times of India, Jan 18, 2005.

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