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Another important symbol incorporates a wheel on the palm of the hand, symbolizing ahinsa.
Other main Jain symbols include: • 24 Lacchanas (symbols) of the tirthankaras • Triratna and shrivatsa symbols
A tirthankara's or chakravarti's mother's dreams (14 auspicious objects ie white bull , a giant elephant having four tusks, a lion, Goddess Laxmi seated on a lotus,a garland of flowers, the full moon resplendent in the sky, the scintillating sun, a fluttering flag, a golden urn, a pond full of lotus flowers, a sea of milk, a space vehicle of gods, a heap of gems, smokeless fire)
Dharmachakra and siddhachakra • Eight auspicious symbols (the Asht Mangals) which are: 1. Swastika - Signifies peace and well being 2. Shrivatsa - A beautiful mark which manifests itself from the heart
of the Jina 3. Nandhyavarta - Big Swastika with 9 corners
shantidoot messenger of peace
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