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Monday, December 29, 2008

Lotus

Aum Sairam

Why do we consider the lotus as special?

The Lotus is India's national flower and rightly so. Not long ago, the lakes and ponds of India were full of many hued lotuses.

The lotus is the symbol of truth, auspiciousness and beauty [Satyam, Shiva, Sundaram]. The Lord is also that nature and therefore, His various aspects are compared to a lotus [i.e.. lots-eyes, lotus feet, lotus hands, the lotus of heart etc] Our scriptures and ancient literature extol the beauty of the lotus. Art and architecture also portray the lotus in various decorative motifs and paintings. Many people have names of or related to the lotus: Padma, Pankaja, Kamal, Kamala, Kamalakshmi etc. The Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, sits on a lotus and carries one in Her hand.

The lotus blooms with the rising sun and closes at night. Similarly, our minds open up and expand with the light of knowledge. The lotus grows even in slushy areas. It remains beautiful and untainted despite its surroundings, reminding us that we too can and should
strive to remain pure and beautiful within, under all circumstances. The lotus leaf never gets wet although it is always in water. It symbolizes the man of wisdom, gyani who remains ever joyous, unaffected by the world of sorrow and change. The lotus posture, padmasana is recommended when one sits for meditation.

A lotus emerged from the navel of Lord Vishnu. Lord Bhrahma originated from it to create the world. Hence, the lotus symbolizes the link between the creator and the supreme Cause. It also symbolizes Brahmaloka, the abode of Lord Brahma.

The auspicious sign of the swastika is said to have evolved from the lotus.

From the above, we can well appreciate why the lotus in India's national flower and so special to Hindus.

Allah Malik

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