Swastik: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Swastik means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Swastik has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Svastika.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesSwastik refers to “An auspicious figure generally drawn on the floor near main door of a house”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySwastik in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a benedictory or auspicious mark (卍)..—swastik (स्वस्तिक) is alternatively transliterated as Svastika.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySwastik is another spelling for स्वस्तिक [svastika].—n. swastika; a popular Hindu symbol which was adopted by the Nazis; sign of auspiciousness;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Svastika.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Swastik; (plurals include: Swastiks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) (by Partha Sarathi Sil)
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 12 - Shravaniya Somvar < [Part 3 - Kankavati]