How did the swastika, originally an ancient symbol of good fortune and well-being, become associated with the Nazi regime, and what are the underlying conspiracies and historical factors that contributed to this transformation and its ongoing scrutiny?
Swoyam Sampanna SahuBegginer
Transformation of Swastika from a Religious Symbol to an Emblem of Hate
The Swatika has a rich and ancient history rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Derived over 5000 years ago from the Sanskrit words, Su ( meaning good) and asti (to be), the swastika is considered a mark of good fortune in Hinduism.
Similarly, in Buddhism, it symbolizes Buddha’s footprints and hearts, while in Jainism, it represents the seventh tirthankara, or the spiritual teacher.
However, by the 20th century, some groups, such as the Thule society, started using swastika to represent Aryan identity and purity.
When National Socialist German Workers Party and Adolph Hitler gained power, they started using swastika on their flags, uniforms, and machines.
Their atrocities during World War II tainted the image of this sacred religious symbol, linking it to the brutal ideology of racial superiority and anti-Semitism.
This transformation exemplifies the manipulation of cultural heritage by political parties and its impact on important historical events