The eight auspicious sacred symbols hold deep spiritual significance for Jains. According to spiritual command, every Jain has to draw these symbols with pure unbroken rice grains in front of the icon of Tirthankara before commencing his obeisance to the temple. While sitting in the sanctorum after worshipping in a Jain Temple, these symbols attract positive energies.
· Svastika - Signifies peace and well-being
Figure 4: Jain Svastika
· Shrivatsa - A mark manifested on the centre of the Jina's chest, signifying the Jina's pure soul.
Figure 5: Shrivatsa
· Nandyavartya - Large svastika with nine corners
Figure 6: Nandyavartya
· Vardhamanaka - A shallow earthen dish used for lamps. This symbol is suggestive of increase of wealth, fame and merit due to the grace of the Jina.
· Bhadrasana -Throne. It is considered auspicious because it is sanctified by the feet of the blessed Jina
Figure 7: Bhadrasana
· Kalasha - Pot filled with pure water signifying wisdom and completeness
Figure 8: Kalasha
· Minayugala - A fish couple. It signifies Cupid's banners coming to worship the Jina after defeating the God of Love
Figure 9: Minayugla
· Darpana -The mirror reflects one's true self because of its clarity
Figure 10: Darpana
Another important symbol incorporates a wheel on the palm of a hand, symbolizing ahimsa.
Figure 11: Ahimsa
Figure 12: OM
This is how the Jain OM is depicted in Jain scriptures
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