Although the svastika
is inextricably linked to Adolph Hitler's Germany in the contemporary
consciousness, it has a long and illustrious history as an Indian symbol,
predating the Nazis by several thousand years.
Su asti ka - The svastika is a sign of life, wealth, and
good tune in Hindu India, at least when the arms are pointing clockwise.
Because this side is regarded purer, the svastika with arms
pointing clockwise is considered more auspicious than its counter clockwise
counterpart.
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