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History and Evolution

The origin of the Star of David is kind of vague. It was also used by Christians, Hindus, and Muslims at some point of time. It had never been mentioned in the Rabbinic literature till the middle ages. After the middle ages, a deeper spiritual meaning was associated with the star by Kabbalists.

The Star of David Represents…

Good Luck

This sacred symbol was seen on the round metal shield of King David and is believed to have brought him many glorious victories, not by his own might but because of the protection he received from the Almighty.

Connection

The Star of David has all its triangles intertwined. This shows that our soul is linked to the Lord Almighty in each and every aspect.

Good Deeds

The triangle pointing upwards symbolizes the good deeds that reach heaven and the triangle pointing downwards symbolizes the abundant blessings poured on the earth.

Sovereignty

Some Kabbalists say that the six points represent the absolute rule of God over the universe in all directions. The north, south, east, west, zenith and nadir are all under one God’s rule. It may also symbolize the dual nature of good and evil, and is used to protect one against the evil spirit.

Other Religions

The Star of David is a symbol that is also seen among other religious architectures, coins, on tombs, swords and shields.

In Christianity

Christians have Jewish roots and consider the Star of David with the cross set in the center as uniting the Old and the New Testament. The Star of David is also seen on stained glass windows of very old churches. The cross represents the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for mankind, and the Star of David honors his inheritance.

In Hinduism

The Star of David is identical to the Hindu symbol ‘The Shatkona’ or the Star of Goloka, the eternal home of the Hindu deity Krishna. The upward-facing triangle stands for Shiva – the masculine side of the divine cosmic entity – and the downward-facing triangle stands for Shakti – the feminine side of the divine cosmic entity. The union of the two trikonas or triangles represents the supreme being unified as one.

In Islam

King David along with his son Solomon are highly notable prophets among the Muslims. Many religious Islamic monuments, prayer towers, mosque domes, artifacts, coins and flags have displayed the Star of David. It is more often associated with King Solomon (the Seal of Solomon), than with King David. This concludes that the hexagram or the Star of David was used by many religions including Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam.

Final Thoughts

Some people also consider the Star of David to be a pagan symbol – a symbol of witches and occult practitioners – because there is no written evidence of the symbol being mentioned in any of the religious doctrines. Many scholars also debate that this hexagram has sexual connotations and is just another ancient pagan symbol. This may sound offensive to many. The two principles may either be right or wrong.

The Star of David is believed to protect one from the evil eye. It represents rich religious history and is considered as a symbol of pride among the Jews and others alike. It is believed to bring good health and protection.