Swastika

[Raeanne Dimick]

In the esoteric world the different variations of the Swatika has a deep spiritual meaning. In [laymans terms] it goes something like this: The horisontal line represets counciousness/mind. The vertical line represents energy. The four angeled end lines signify the movement of the [Swastika]. The righthand and lefthand schools of [tantra] disagree upon which versions of the Swastika is beneficial or not. But they are in agreement that the one spinning clockwise represents creation, and the other the movement back to pure consciousness. The lefthand tantrikas rejoice in finding illumination through entering the world fully. [Maxing] the stimulation of all senses until transcendence occurs. The righthand tantrikas seek to withraw from the world to find unity with the [Parama] Purusha (supreme counciousness). Hence the quarrel which version of the Swastika is the good one.

[Couch Potatoe]

An ancient symbol in the form of an equal-armed cross with each arm continued at a right angle, used (in clockwise form) as the emblem of the German Nazi party.

[Dianne]

Very ancient symbol representing wealth and peace. From a graphic design point of view, one of the coolest logos ever created. High visual impact. Sexy, elegant, slick.
Also, ripped off by Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), failed artist, corporal in the austrian army and finally muppet dictator during his [reign of terror], for use by the Axis, a joint effort by several countries worldwide to promote german tourism abroad. Nowadays it is used as a secret symbol to identify jerks, emotionally immature wanker [death metal fans], [sexually insecure] homophobic rapists, disoriented working class kids , weekend freedom fighters, nostalgic bigot old farts and all kinds of radical football aficionados.

[Tanya Shivari]

[Quite possibly] the coolest symbol ever drawn but that asshole [Hitler] had to take it and it is now associated with [Nazism]. That sucks incredibly because if I ever wanted to have a symbol for whatever organization I had I would choose that but I guess that Hitler thought the same thing so now if I draw it (because it is fun to draw) everyone calls me a nazi.

[Little_Girl]

Ancient sanskrit symbol of peace, [prosperity] and welfare. Today, most in the west asociate it with racism due to its use in [Nazi germany]. [What a shame]

[Sonia]

Although it is commonly believed the swastika originates from Hindu and [Indian culture], there is also evidence that it was used by ancient Aryan/Indo-Eurpoean tribes as a symbol of the Sun; the Sun being a subject of worship by the ancient tribes.
It is not unnatural that the swastika was a significant symbol in both [Indo-European] and Sanskrit cultures [sinse] the two had a considerable amount of ties.
It also seems logical that Hitler would use a symbol connected to Aryan culture.

[Lanell]

was actually a [hindu] symbol of peace until that bitch [adolf hitler] took it, [flipped it] in a different direction, and claimed it was his. He took a great symbol and made it one of death and destruction

[Magaret]

A Symbol used as far back as ancient times and even endorsed by [the Christian] Communitys until as recently as 75 years ago, The SYmbol is still used by Eastern Religions such as [Hinduism] for good luck and as a charm against the evil eye today.
However in western society the Swastika has been regarded as the symbol of evil since [1945].