The Nazi swastika is derived from an ancient hooked cross motif which remains a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. From BBC It will not affect the use of the swastika for people observing Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. From Seattle Times There will be exemptions for artistic, ac...
Jain Symbol The Jain emblem of the urn-shaped form with one dot at the top and three below, the swastika, and the hamsa (upraised palm) with the mandala in the middle and the inscription serve as an illustration of this vision.
Mahavira was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated Jainism), and the reformer of the Jain monastic community. According to the traditions of the two main Jain sects, the Shvetambara (“White-robed”) and the Dig