Jain symbols are symbols based on the Jain philosophy. The four arms of the swastika symbolize the four states of existence as per Jainism: [1][2] It represents the perpetual nature of the universe in the material world, where a creature is destined to one of those states based on their karma.

Jain symbol (Prateek) containing a swastika The official Jain flag with swastika; its four hands representing the four possible reincarnations of soul including heaven, hell, human, and plant or animal. [123] In Jainism, it is a symbol of the seventh tīrthaṅkara, Suparśvanātha. [1]

The swastika in the centre of the flag represents the four states of existence of soul. [4] These four states may be: heaven-beings or deities; human beings; animals, birds, insects or plants; hell beings

Swastika is the symbol of Suparsvanath, the seventh Tirthankara in Jainism. It is also one of the Ashtamangala, or eight auspicious symbols, in the Svetambara tradition. The swastika must be present in all Jain temples and holy texts, and rituals often start and conclude with the creation of the symbol using rice.

2022年11月27日 · Vikas Jain, a Cleveland physician, said he and his wife hid images containing the symbol when their children’s friends visited because “they wouldn’t know the difference.”

Other traditional Jain sacred symbols include the svastika and the siddhacakra or navapada. Some of these are grouped together as the eight auspicious symbols – aṣṭa-mangala. More recent symbols of Jainism are the Jain flag and the contemporary Jain emblem.

2021年12月24日 · Swastika is considered a sacred symbol in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions of India. Even in the most ancient times Swastika was regarded as an auspicious sign. (Balaram, 2011)

2022年1月1日 · The Jain holy books carry the symbol of Swastika imprinted on them. The Jain temples also prominently display Swastika within and also outside at times. A temple displays an armor with Swastika seen prominently.

2010年6月15日 · Modern Jain society has a concept of monks and nuns similar to Buddhism and Christianity, but has no priestly class. Monks and nuns live a celibate and ascetic lifestyle and take on greater vows and responsibilities than normal society. Jains are recognised by their symbol which is the Swastika.

Symbolen van dharmische religies: Om uit het hindoeïsme, Dharmachakra uit het boeddhisme, Jain Prateek Chihna uit het jaïnisme, Khanda uit het sikhisme De Dharmische religies of Indische religies vormen een aantal onderling verwante religies afkomstig uit het Indisch subcontinent, bestaande uit het hindoeïsme, jaïnisme, boeddhisme en het sikhisme.Door de vergelijkende …