The word Swastik has a definite etymological origin in Sanskrit. It is derived from the roots su – meaning “well or auspicious” & as meaning “being”.
THE MEANING, SIGNIFICANCE AND HISTORY OF SWASTIK
The Swastik is a geometrical figure and an ancient religious icon. Swastik has been Sanatan Dharma’s symbol of auspiciousness – mangalya since time immemorial.
The word Swastik has a definite etymological origin in Sanskrit. It is derived from the roots su – meaning “well or auspicious” & as meaning “being”.
Swastik is de symbol through which everything auspicios occurs
Scholars believe word’s origin in Vedas,known as Swasti mantra;
"🕉स्वस्ति ना इन्द्रो वृधश्रवाहा
स्वस्ति ना पूषा विश्ववेदाहा
स्वस्तिनास्तरक्ष्यो अरिश्तनेमिही
स्वस्तिनो बृहस्पतिर्दधातु"
SWASTIK’s COSMIC ORIGIN
The Swastika represents the living creation in the whole Cosmos.
Gautam,Bhardwaj,Vishwamitra, Kashyap,Jamadagni,Vashisth,Atri.
By drawing a line connecting the cross &saptarishis, Swastika is formed. In this way, the whole cosmos is incorporated in the swastika.
When swastika is imprinted during a puja ritual,the sentiment is of veneration to all living creation in whole cosmos, represented by saptarishi.Being a pious symbol with inherently profound sentiments, it is used in Puja rites & rituals by Hindus.
Swastika symbolizes mangalya. It's a symbolic form of Omkar. It wards of evil elements &heralds good fortune. It depicts Surya, the wheel of life and 4 directions. It encompasses the whole cosmos. It's a symbol of Lakshmi-goddess of wealth.
SWASTIK IN OTHER CULTURES
Swastik is known as symbol of fortune&prosperity in many ancient cultures as found on many artefacts found worldwide