lotus flower details

Lotus ----- flower has spiritual as well as religious significance in the Hindu religion. Hinduism regards lotus as the symbol of youth, beauty and life.Lotus flower has spiritual as well as religious significance in the Hindu religion. Hinduism regards lotus as the symbol of youth, beauty and life. These meanings are quite common, but did you know that one of the lotus flower meanings is non-attachment? This symbolization is based on the characteristic of the lotus flower itself. As we all know lotus flower grows in muddy water, but in spite of growing in dust and filth, the flower never has even a drop of mud on it. Hindu religion regards this as the symbol of aloofness, this symbolization can be seen quoted in the following stanza of Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of Hindus. Lotus also has great importance in the religious aspects of Hinduism. It is believed that Lord Brahma emerged from the navel of Lord Vishnu, sitting on a lotus. Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth is always shown with a lotus flower, and that is the reason why lotus is included in the major ceremonies regarding Goddess Lakshmi. As the lotus is unaffected by its dirty surroundings, one should also grow spiritually and do only the right things, in spite of the bad forces present in the surroundings Lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. It is regarded as a symbol of beauty throughout the world. This is not just because of its vibrant colors but also because of its quality to bloom beautifully in muddy water. The lotus plant originated in parts of Middle East and Asia. Lotus flower symbolization is different in every culture, however all of them are associated with the life cycle of the lotus flower. Lotus flower has also been a source of inspiration to poets, there are number of poetry types which use lotus for motivation, mostly in the form of a metaphor. Let us see the lotus flower symbolization in various cultures. The lotus is the best example of spiritual purity.... although surrounded by muck and mud and also dwelling in dirty water....the flower is very pure.... as if untouched and in-influenced by its surroundings...Religiously...it is used in worship in almost all temples....It has great symbolism also attached with it...in Hindu religion...Goddess Laxmi is said to be sitting on the lotus flower....symbolic of pure auspiciousness... Mahavishnu is called Padmanabha because....out of his nabhi springs out a pure lotus...which gives birth to Brahma the creator God. In Kundalini yoga....all the 7 chakras are depicted as different petaled lotus....due to its purity....It is a 4 petaled lotus at base spine and a 1000 petal lotus at the sahasrar. I think lotus is also used symbolically in Buddhism and Jainism... more