"Ancient peoples would have seen this and ... The Power and Politics of Flags" about how the swastika was a symbol of peace until Hitler and the Nazi party changed its meaning.

Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...

“Both the dharm dhwaja (high-mast religious flag) and the weapons are symbols of peace and security ... The mace is Bhim and the ancient gun is the iron-killing weapon (‘loh marak shastra’).