[ #Swarajya ] Big Win For Hindus In US: Oregon State Officially Recognises Distinction Between ‘Swastika’ And Nazi Hakenkreuz

In a significant development for Hindus in the United States, the Oregon Department of Education has officially recognized the distinction between the auspicious symbol **Swastika** and the Nazi **Hakenkreuz**. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) hailed this decision as a historic win, emphasizing the importance of preserving the sanctity of sacred symbols for future generations. While the hooked cross image is commonly referred to as a “swastika,” the actual Nazi and Neo-Nazi symbol is correctly labeled as a “hakenkreuz.” The term “swastika” originates from Sanskrit and symbolizes auspiciousness and elements of the natural world in various religions and cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Jainism, and some Native American traditions. The association of the swastika with racism and the Holocaust was a corruption by the Nazi party, and Neo-Nazi use of this symbol is intended to intimidate specific communities.

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