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   What is a Jain symbol?

   • This vision is illustrated in the Jain symbol of the image of the urn-shaped form with one dot at the top, three beneath, the swastika, and the hamsa (upraised palm of the hand) with the mandala in the center and the inscription.

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   What is a Jain swastika?

   • Jain Ritual: Jains use rice to make a swastika (also known as “Saathiyo” or “Saathiya” in the state of Gujarat, India) in front of statues in a temple. Jains then put an offering on this swastika, usually a ripe or dried fruit, a sweet (Hindi: Mithai ), or a coin or currency note.

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   What does a crescent symbolize in Jainism?

   • Crescent: Located in the middle of the symbol, the crescent represents non-attachment to worldly belongings, one of the significant principles of jainism. The shape of crescent represents the constant ‘crescent moon’ during the fasting of the jain monks, reflecting the superior asceticism, which is essential in jainism.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jain_symbolsJain symbols - Wikipedia

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   The Jain emblem is composed of many fundamental concepts and symbols. The outline of the image represents the universe as described in Jain Agamas. It consists of three Loks (realms). The upper portion indicates heaven, the middle portion indicates the material world and the lower portion indicates hell.

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   Learn about the Jain symbol that represents the universe, the wheel of life, the swastika, the four pillars of the Jain Sangh, and the three jewels of Jainism. The symbol was adopted by all sects of Jainism to commemorate the nirvana of Lord Mahavira.

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6. jainpedia.org › themes › principlesHoly symbols - Jainpedia

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   Learn about the holy symbols of Jainism, such as the svastika, the siddhacakra, and the emblems of the 24 Jinas. Discover their origins, interpretations, and uses in Jain art, rituals, and beliefs.

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7. jainknowledge.com › The-Meaning-of-Jain-SymbolThe Meaning of Jain Symbol - Jain Facts and Concepts

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   The Meaning of Jain Symbol. The Jain Symbol is a congregation of various symbols, each having a deeper meaning. This symbol was adopted by all sects of Jainism while commemorating the 2500th anniversary of the nirvana of Lord Mahavira. The outline of the symbol is defined as the universe (Lok).

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   Jain icons and arts incorporate symbols such as the swastika, Om, and the Ashtamangala. In Jainism, Om is a condensed reference to the initials "A-A-A-U-M" of the five parameshthis: "Arihant, Ashiri, Acharya, Upajjhaya, Muni", or the five lines of the Ṇamōkāra Mantra.

9. www.jainheritagecentres.com › jainism › jain-symbolsJain symbol - A portrayal of Jain Values | Jain Heritage Centres

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   Jain symbol is a congregation of various symbols. It comprises of the text Parasparopagraho Jivanam, hand symbol with a circle and others.

10. jainpedia.org › themes › principlesEight auspicious symbols - Jainpedia

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    Learn about the eight shapes or objects that are highly respected by the Jains and which they use in various religious contexts. Compare the different lists of the symbols for the Śvetāmbara and Digambara sects and their meanings and origins.