I am just about to post a few pictures and I have noticed something interesting in both India and Malaysia, and will find it in the coming Asian countries as well. The swastika, widely known as the German Nazi symbol, carries an extremely negative stigma, while around the world - is connected to peace and religion. It is found on clothing garments, jewelry, and temples. "The symbol as it is used in Buddhist art and scripture is known in Japanese as a manji (literally, "the character for eternality", and represents Dharma, universal harmony, and the balance of opposites. When facing left, it is the omote (front) manji, representing love and mercy. Facing right, it represents strength and intelligence, and is called the ura (rear) manji. Balanced manji are often found at the beginning and end of Buddhist scriptures (outside India). Because of the association of the right-facing swastika with Nazism, Buddhist manji (outside India only) after the mid-20th century are almost universally left-facing. In Hinduism, the two symbols represent the two forms of the creator god Brahma: facing right it represents the evolution of the universe, facing left it represents the involution of the universe. It is also seen as pointing in all four directions (north, east, south and west) and thus signifies stability and groundedness. Its use as a sun symbol can first be seen in its representation of the god Surya. The swastika is considered extremely holy and auspicious by all Hindus, and is regularly used to decorate items related to Hindu culture."I find it interesting that something that hurts so many, is seen as peace and harmony for the rest of the world.