Explanation of the Banner of Lodge Independence No. 392, G.L.I.

W Bro. Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal

The background of the banner is blue. The use of blue in religious ceremonials, and as a symbol,
comes to Masonry from many of the different peoples of antiquity. Among the Hebrews various
articles of the high priest's clothing were blue. one of the veils of the tabernacle was blue. In his
initiation into the Druidical Mysteries the candidate was invested with a robe one of whose colours
was blue. The Babylonians clothed their idols in blue. The Hindu God Vishnu is represented as blue.
And among the medieval Christians blue was considered a peculiarly important colour.
Two pillars of masonry are prominently displayed. Since the dawn of civilization, the entrance of
sacred and mysterious places have been guarded by two pillars. Whether in art or in architecture,
twin pillars are archetypal symbols representing an important gateway or passage towards the
unknown. In Freemasonry, the pillars are named Jachin and Boaz and represent one of the
Fremasorys most recognizable symbol, prominently featured in Masonic art, documents and
buildings. The twin pillars symbolize among other things wisdom and understanding. There is a
celestial globe on one, and a terrestrial globe on the other.
The Masonic Pyramid is emblematic of the continuity of the craft of Freemasonry from the dawn of
civilization in Egypt. The all-seeing-eye in the Masonic Pyramid represents the all-seeing eye of God
and is a reminder that a Mason's thoughts and deeds are always observed by the Great Architect of
the Universe. The sun, moon and stars obey, and under His watchful care, even comets of reel and
sway, and hearts of men go up in prayer.
The square and compasses are architect's tools and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach
symbolic lessons. For centuries, the square and compasses have represented the fraternity of
Freemasonry., and it has become an emblem of Freemasonry.
The white dove ( without carrying an olive branch) is a symbol of freedom and independence, and
the theme is built around the name of the Lodge. Dove symbolises independence: freedom to fly,
freedom to be loosed from the confines of earth, freedom to soar in the sky. Great Architect of
Universe wants us to be free to love, to serve each other and others and GAOTU, and to soar high in
our journey of Masonic life. Clouds and the simmering light coming from the background denotes
positivity and the ray of hope.