top of page

Use of Swastik In Vastu

Writer's picture: Balance BlissBalance Bliss

The Swastik is one of the most ancient and widely recognized symbols in human history, with its roots tracing back over 5,000 years. For anyone having connection to Indian subcontinent or who are connected to Sanatan Dharma, would know that the symbol of Swastik is drawn before every Puja or any auspicious occasion. But not many people would know its meaning, importance , how to correctly draw it and its use.


The word "Swastik" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Su" (meaning "good" or "Shubh"(In Hindi)) and "Asti" (meaning "to be"or " It is " or Hona (In Hindi), which together signify "well-being" or "good fortune" or "Shubh Hona" (In Hindi)."


One needs to be very careful while drawing the Swastik. The four main lines need to be drawn first in a clock wise direction and all of them should be drawn from outside to centre point as shown in the figure without crossing each other. In the Vedic tradition, it symbolizes the four directions (North, South, East, and West) and the balance of cosmic forces. The four arms also represent the Purusharthas, or the four aims of human life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).




In the next step we have to draw the two horizontal lines and two vertical lines again in the clockwise direction. These four lines represent four types of devotion / liberation : Sāyujya (getting into the ‘body’ of the deity worshipped or merging into the Brahman effulgence of the Lord ), Sāmīpya (being in the proximity of the deity worshipped or remaining an associate of the Supreme Personality of Godhead ), Sālokya (going to the ‘loka’ of the deity worshipped or after material liberation one is promoted to the planet where the Supreme Personality of Godhead resides ) and Sārūpya (taking on the form that looks alike the deity worshipped or attaining a four-handed form exactly like that of the Lord).



Next we need to draw the four lines in clockwise direction at the end of each horizontal and vertical line as shown in the below image. These four small extension lines represent four parts of our mind : Mann (Manas) or Memory, Buddhi (Intellect) , Chitta (Pure Intelligence) and Ahankar (Sense of Identity). Followed by this we have to place four dots which represent four values Prem (Love / ), Shradha (Admiration) , Vishwas (Trust) and Samarpan (Dedication).



While many are aware that the Swastik is traditionally drawn before auspicious occasions, few understand the deeper reason behind this practice. The Swastik's unique design attracts energy from all four directions, concentrating it at the center point. When drawn correctly, it is believed that the energy at that spot can be amplified up to 108 times. In Vastu Shastra, the Swastik serves as a powerful tool to enhance the energy of a particular zone, but only after careful analysis of the space.

Because the Swastik amplifies the energy in the area where it's placed, it’s crucial to position it thoughtfully. Drawing or hanging a Swastik on any wall without proper consideration can unintentionally disrupt the balance of energy in your home or office, potentially causing more harm than good. Many people place Swastik symbols on entry doors or randomly on walls, unaware that this can trigger a sudden surge of energy in that specific zone, leading to an imbalance that affects the harmony of the space.

13 views0 comments

Comments


bottom of page