 Keeping
in mind the welfare of its people, Hindu
culture has given a gift of many symbols
to its people. With the help of these symbols,
an ordinary person can tread the path of
liberation. Narshinh, Meera, Valmiki, Kabir,
Tulsi, Ramkrishna were all ordinary people
but they climbed great heights in life.
Not only did they make their lives worthwhile,
but also left behind a legacy and inheritance
for us. If in life, the deeds done are for
human welfare and if the faith is unmoved,
then the distance between man and God vanishes.
In the olden days, under the guidance of
learned pandits, many rites and rituals
were performed. These pundits lived exemplary
lives and lived their life for the welfare
of others. Such learned priests became the
beacons of our lives and thus we were able
to have the religious roots for our lives.
During a marriage ceremony, a swastik is
painted on the wall or entrance of the house
to wish the well-being and happiness of
the newly weds. The newborn baby is also
blessed by having the swastik painted on
his new white gown on the 6th day of his
life. During the Chopada Poojan' ceremony,
on the day of Diwali, the swastik is drawn
on the new books of accounts so that the
New Year proves fruitful. Many women put
the sign of the swastik at the threshold
of their homes so that happiness peace and
love may be established in their household.
The swastik is usually found in the temple,
symbolizing the four directions making it
universal. It sends out pure vibrations
outwards for universal peace and prosperity.
The lines turning inwards show that each
individual being a part of the Universe
has to turn inwards in order to attain salvation.
Each person has to strive for his or her
self-realisation by turning inwards.
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