Forms & Transformation

In the Hindu religion all auspicious works must begin with the name of "Shree Ganesha". Lord Ganesha has infinite power, which can be projected in all 1008 directions of working. Each directional purpose is symbolized by a different name of Lord Ganesha. When the special coded mantra with the statue of Lord Ganesha is kept in the house it becomes the symbolic solution of the problem.

Some of the symbolized names are given below:

'Santan Ganpateya Namaha' For couples not having children. 'Avighnay Namaha' For removal of any obstacles in life. 'Gyanrupay Namaha' Helpful for children in studies. 'Siddha Lakshmi Manoharpraya Namaha' For increasing luck in financial matter. 'Chintamani Charvanlalsaya Namaha' For elimination of tensions. 'Siddhivinakaya Namaha' For success in every work. 'Sumangalaya Namaha' For increase of happiness and prosperity in home. 'Mrutyunjaya Namaha' Help in curing incurable diseases.

IMPORTANCE OF SYMBOLS IN INDIA

In India people revere many symbols, ranging from, those which are simplest to the most complex. Indians believe in symbols, which are entirely different from the rest of the world, though traces of similarities can be seen. The symbols in India are the outcomes of Mythology, Religious beliefs, Traditions and Philosophy.

The most powerful symbols used are that of five elements. This is shown by the five basic energies which are very important in 'Tantra', 'Healing' &'Spiritual' works. Also, another important symbols are those of the seven chakras of the 'Yoga'.

In India, symbols are also a part of everyday life, e.g., 'Rangoli' - beautiful patterns made on the threshold of the house, which uplift the spirit, wards off evil energies and gives protection.

One other very important symbol of India is the 'Rakhi'. The sister ties it on the right wrist of the brothers hand, which is a symbol of protection, unending love and affection. Besides these, there are other symbols used in everyday life, which have different meanings.

UNDERSTANDING SYMBOLS

It is the fundamental nature of human beings to seek explanations for mysteries of life. But these mysteries are beyond explanation and so symbolic language is used to represent them.

A symbol is clearly linked in function to sign but it has a deeper meaning. A symbol through its nature represents something that is more profound than itself. A Fire, for instance, symbolizes warmth, creative power, life force and masculine strength.

The symbols have always been recognized through out the world, as significant because of their qualities, which are related to the deeper truths. Symbols grew in meaning and complexity over the years, changing according to cultures. But, the most common symbols, which have remained constant for years, are those for soil, human race, fertility, birth, life and death. Our search for profound truths that lie beyond our understanding is expressed by symbols in many myths and religions, which have evolved over centuries.

Many of our ancient Gods live in our imaginations and their symbolism has been absorbed in our language, music, art and poetry. Even the natural world provides us with a vast and rich store of potential symbols affecting every aspect of life. Wherever we live, relatively unchanged by time, we are surrounded by signs, images and ideas that are often highly symbolic.

....The man who understands a symbol not only 'opens himself' to the objective world, but at the same time succeeds in emerging from his personal situation and reaching a comprehension of the universal......Thanks to the symbol the individual experience is 'awoken' and transmitted in to a spiritual act.

THE AUSPICIOUS SIGN

Omen SWASTIKA is marked on both the sides of the doors especially during the festival of Deepawali. In India, since ages, Swastika is observed as an auspicious mark to guard and protect from ill-omened harms and to grow more and more wealth in the home. It is marked by yellow or red clay in villages while in towns by mixing red sindur with ghee. Inauguration of account books of businessmen is made by a multicolored Swastika on the ready made glazed tiles.

In fact, 'Swastika is a symbol of universal cycle of creation and energy orientation on the earth.' Its deitic and supernatural power is universally accepted. The cross-ward straight lines indicate four directions from its nucleus. The cross point, clock-wise movements of its four arms indicate infinity without any cross or cut point with right angle turn.

This is the symbol of central origin of universe after the Big Bang and force of attraction with balance between interstellar systems in the space.

Observation of Swastika creates peace of mind with good thoughts. The energy that is obtained by pronouncing the 'OM' is obtained by the observation of Swastika. It is also a symbol of sun as the master source of life energy in this planet and the indication of square shape of the universe as well. It is a mysterious mark and seed formula for imparallel source of cosmic energy.

The word Swastika is made from "Swa + Sti + Ka",

"Sw = Good & Auspicious " "Asti = Existing" "Ka = The Performer"

That means Swastika is that which always does good and auspicious for all, in all directions. Dextral Swastika is auspicious and Cynistral Swastika is not.

Terminal points of the four line turns indicate four corner directions. It also symbolizes - Vishnu, Sun, Universal cycle, Ganesh, Sudarshan Chakra, as well as four arms as four Varnas in Hindu society. Its antiquity is highly regarded.

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