The Lotus 

The flowering head of the Lotus plant has been a symbol of spirituality in and around the world for thousands of years.

The life cycle of the Lotus plant begins when a Lotus seed finds its way into the sediments at the bottom of a warm little pond somewhere.
Though barely able to see the light through the murky water, the new shoot strives upwards until eventually it bursts into the light, bringing the beauty of its delicate petals to the pool's surface.
During their development, the plants filter and purify the body of water in which they find themselves, making the water transparent.
According to a traditional saying, the more muddy and opaque the water is to start with, the more beautiful the Lotus flower is when it arrives.

Lotus flowers represent the energy of overcoming obstacles and turning a difficult situation into beauty. They grow in deep mud and muck. They rise through what would stop others to bloom with a magnificent beauty and scent. The colors of white and fuchsia support purity and intuition, the yellow centers bring the idea of mental clarity. The green growth is a reference to the expanding heart, and the turquoise color of the sky energizes communication from the heart of truth.

The frog represents cleanliness and good hygiene. Because of their permeable skin, frogs are the first to leave the pond when the water system is polluted. The mere presence of a frog in the pond suggests clean water, giving us a hint to keep our body-mind clean as it is only in the cleanliness that the purity and godliness resides; the purity which help us overcome obstacles; and godliness that brings forth beauty into all of our lives.

Traditionally, Lotus flowers have been associated with the Chakras. Flowers with large petals being associated with higher centres.

One of the most important yoga poses for meditation is named Padmasana, or 'The Lotus Posture'.
Lotus flowers have a long history of use as meditative objects, no doubt due - in part - to their similarities to Mandalas.
Hence, The life cycle of Lotus flowers may be seen as symbolising the evolution of an individual - who is born in darkness and strives to reach the light.

 

 

"May  the  Light  of  Wisdom  Save  the  World  from  the Darkness  of  Ignorance"

• May All Beings Have Happy Minds •

  

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