swastik brand

Thank you for reviewing this photo...

Interesting. The swastika looks somehow strange for Eurepean, esp. German eyes... but its a common sign there i think.

I quote a net source:

"In the Indian context, the swastika stands for universal welfare. "Swasti" means well-being of one and all, "ka" means symbol.

The Swastika is the most auspicious symbol in Buddhist, Jaina, and Hindu traditions. For every holy occasion, swastika symbol is drawn or painted, carved, or sculpted at the place of worship. To signify birth, marriage, or any joyous occasion, Rangoli of swastika forms constitute essential decoration. Swastika indicates happiness, safety, fertility, and prosperity. In the Indian ethos, all these are considered as blessings of Sun god, and we can say that swastika symbol is representation of Sun."

multumesc, sunt un impatimit iubitor al marii. Despre poza dumneavoastra: am salvat-o in computerul meu, este excelenta, imi plac filozofiile Indiei. Zvastica o putem intalni din India pana in Asia ca simbol budist dar are radacini mult mai vechi. O sa urmaresc ce mai postati pe site. Excelent job, good luck!!!

The swastika is an ancient symbol that I believe originates from India. I see it a lot in Japan at Buddhist temples. Bloody Hitler stole this symbol and trashed it. I do wish that the people who have the real right over it can restore it to its original meaning and dignity. Hitler stole a lot for propaganda: German folk sayings, Nietzsche, even Socialism. That creep.

 

Anyway, this is a very fine photograph. It conveys so much of India to us without sentimentality and pity. The man is far from rich but he's doing all right. A compassionate street portrait but in no way patronizing. It is sanely neutral. Here is life.

What drew my attention in the first place was the swastika in the photo, without even having seen the title. It's quite interesting, but at the same time ironic that a symbol can be so despised/forbidden and by some even forgotten in the Western World and cherished in the other part of it.

I guess what makes the photo captivating is that it can have an impact on different levels, according to the nationality and education of the viewer. It certainly worked for me!