Swastika Symbol In Emblem

A symbol is a sign of religious belief of the particular religion. The Jain religion has a bunch of symbol. Every symbol has its own deep meaning. The Jain Emblem was adopted in 1975 by a sect of Jainism while celebrating the 2500 anniversary of nirvana (liberation) of lord Mahaveera.

The inner part of the Emblem contains two main symbol:

Swastika

Jain hand

In the bottom of the Emblem there is a mantra written PARASPAROGRAHA which means “live and let live” all critter should help each other.

The octagon which is the outline of the emblem is exemplified as the universe. It is divided into sphere (looks). The upper zone indicates heaven (Urdhava lok). It basically contains the heaven abode where all the celestial beings and abodes of the

It is the most important symbol in many of the Indian religion like in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It has lot of importance for people in India. It is a symbol which is drawn in the beginning of every religious ceremony. It is also made on entrance of the house or shop. The reason of drawing the swastika is to bring auspiciousness and good fortune. It is used as a decorative element.

Swastika has much more importance and implication in Jain religion compared to Hindu religion. In Jainism there are twenty-four Tirthankara’s and the seventh Tirthankara symbol is swastika. It is also the main symbol of Ashtamangala. Compare to other religion Swastika is little different as it includes 3 dots and arch moon with dot also. There are four arms of swastika which embodies the four GATI (destiny) in which every arm bends at 90 degree. The meaning of these arms given in jain culture i.e. NARAKVASI (hell being), TRIYANCH (animal, plant, birds), MANUSHYAM (human), DEVLOK (heavenly being). It denotes the endless nature of the universe in the material world, also known as

The palm of hand proclaims the assertion ‘do not be afraid’ demonstrating that the human being suffer because of the karmic bondage and they need not to be demoralized. Another meaning of this symbol is ‘stop and think before you act to assure that all possible violence is avoided’. It gives us an opportunity to analyse our activities to be sure that they will not hurt or harm anyone by our words, thoughts and action. We should also not encourage others to take part in any kind of harmful activity.

In the hand the wheel represents the reincarnation cycle (SAMASARA). This wheel tells that if we ignore or not be careful and continue doing violence activity then like the wheel goes round and round the cycle of birth and death will also goes round and round.

Ahimsa the word written in the centre of the wheel has a very deep meaning ‘avoiding violence’ i.e. non-violence, non-injury and absence of hurting others. The Jain idea of ahimsa is altogether different from the idea of peacefulness found in different methods of insight. Viciousness is normally connected with making hurt others. Be that as it may, as per the Jain logic, brutality alludes principally to harming one 's own particular self – conduct which represses the spirit 's own particular capacity to accomplish moksha (freedom from the cycle of births and passing). In the meantime, it additionally implies roughness to others since it