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Published: 2003-11-11 15:52:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 519; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 98
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The Omkar and the Swastika,in the Hindu culture, these are very powerful symbols.
The omkar doesn't represent a specific country, civilization or culture, and it stands for the most natural sound of man, "aaah".
The Swastika has many meanings. In different cultures it means "object of wellbeing","to be well" ,"to be good". Unfortunately, as you might know, Nazism besmirched it's meaning and most people today can't really tell the difference between nazi swastika's and ancient, religious ones.
you can find more on the meaning of these symbols here:
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p.s. - This is just a simple sketch, but because of the cultural impact of the swastika, I felt I should explain it.
p.p.s - I'm no religious expert, feel free to correct me on things.
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Comments: 7
I think the official "Greek-Cross," the arms turn the other way.
Well, I know that the Nazi swastica always went in that direcion you drew there.
But; most of the time it was also within a circle (touching the sides), and rotated to be standing on one corner.
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Well, there are so many versions of the swastica from so many different cultures, that I don't believe there actually is an official version. I mean, it can even have a varying number of 'hooks'.
Link of interest: nazi flag technical specs [link]
On a semi-related note: have fun in Germany. As Basil Fawlty would say: "Don't mention the war!"
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And your Icon Rocks. xD Being an AOL user, I know the hell of it.
It it wasn't for the Role-play. I'd dumped the bastard.
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I can't dad=satan and likes it.
Also, Bas. I luff yooou!
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Awsome sketch. I liked how you made it kinda curvy and pretty.
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