left|upright|A left-facing swastika in 1911, an Indian symbol of good luck|thumb thumb|Covers of two of Kipling's books from 1919 (l) and 1930 (r), showing the removal of the swastika Many older editions of Rudyard Kipling's books have a swastika printed on the cover, associated with a picture of an elephant carrying a lotus flower, reflecting the influence of Indian culture. Kipling's use of the swastika was based on the Indian sun symbol conferring good luck and the Sanskrit word meaning "fortunate" or "well-being".Smith, Michael."Kipling and the Swastika" . Kipling.org. He used the swastika symbol in both right and left-facing forms, and it was in general use by others at the time.Schliemann, H, Troy and its Remains, London: Murray, 1875, pp. 102, 119–120.
left|upright|A left-facing swastika in 1911 an Indian symbol of good luck|thumb thumb|Covers of two of Kipling's books from 1919 (l) and 1930 (r) showing the removal of the swastika Many older editions of Rudyard Kipling's books have a swastika printed on the cover associated with a picture of an elephant carrying a lotus flower reflecting the influence of Indian culture Kipling's use of the swastika was based on the Indian sun symbol conferring good luck and the Sanskrit word meaning "fortunate" or "well-being"Smith Michael"Kipling and the Swastika"  Kiplingorg He used the swastika symbol in both right and left-facing forms and it was in general use by others at the timeSchliemann H Troy and its Remains London Murray 1875 pp 102 119–120