All about the LOTUS FLOWER |
The lotus flower In addition to having a unique beauty and growing in a place different from any other flower, it has a meaning that varies according to its color, in addition to being surrounded by many other peculiarities.
Curiosities and secrets that we will reveal to you in this article, take note!
Meaning and origin of the lotus
The main meaning of the lotus flower is: spiritual purity.
It's an aquatic flower Asian origin, which grows in swamps, ponds, lagoons... in short, wherever there is water without strong currents, not to say that they are non-existent.
According to its origin, the lotus flower is also called:
| sacred lotus - Indian Lotus – rose of the nile |
But as with the name, the meaning varies somewhat depending on location and/or belief; even if we could generalize saying that in most Asian cultures this flower means:
| beauty – perfection – elegance – purity – grace |
Did you know that...?
The great majority of the gods of Asian religions are seated on position meditation on a lotus flower.
However, we will go into a little more detail regarding meaning and the symbology of this flower in some of the main religions, beliefs and places:
Buddhist meaning of the lotus flower
Buddhists give this flower the meaning of purity of body and soul; from which they make the following relation:
- The mud and water where the plant is rooted correspond to carnal desires
- While the flower symbolizes purity, spiritual elevation.
And this analogy comes from the fact that the flower pushes its way through mud and dark water in search of light; fact that they also associate the figure of Buddha and his lessons. They are therefore considered sacred flowers.
Meaning of the lotus according to feng shui
If you know anything about Feng Shui, you will know that it is based on the belief in the force of nature and the energies that surround us.
And one of the ways feng shui says it exists to attract positive energy into our home is to place a crystal lotus flowerWhat does mean unity and tranquility.
The crystal symbolizes element Ground and helps cleanse the environment of negative energies, reassuring everyone who lives in this house and inspiring them to achieve their goals.
In fact, if you have trouble with the couple, place the crystal lotus flower in the bedroom and communication will begin with which you will achieve peace and that union that you had.
Now remember that you need to recharge the crystal lotus flower, because it logically loses its properties. To do this you will have to place it on a transparent table and under it you will place lights, they can be LED bulbs that simulate candles, these in turn will simulate the energizing fire that will recharge the lotus flower in crystal with power so that he can continue his mission.
Chinese meaning of lotus flower
In Chinese culture, the lotus flower is called lian hua and for them it means harmony, peace, purity and health.
According to Chinese culture, the meaning of the lotus flower in love and marriage is the immortality of this feeling represented, of course, by this flower.
Meaning of tattoos with the lotus flower
And to end this section on the meanings of the lotus flower, which you see are quite numerous, we would like to tell you what it is its meaning in tattoosbecause those who get tattooed, in addition to looking for aesthetics, are always looking for an image that represents them.
Generally, when tattooed, only the lotus flower means Wrestle, victory; That is why it is usually chosen by people who have gone through difficult times and managed to overcome it.
And we told you about "tattooing only the flower" because in Japan, for example, the lotus flower is usually tattooed with the fish what and designate the strength and individuality.
Meaning of the flower according to its colors
Well, you have already seen like the same flower according to the place, the religion, etc. has a meaning, which also varies depending on the color:
blue lotus
It means .- knowledge and wisdom
It symbolizes the triumph of the spirit and the soul over the temptation of the senses and the earthly.
The characteristic of this flower is that it is always almost closed, which makes it very difficult to see its interior.
white lotus
It means .- blessed and immaculate
Symbolizes purity of spirit and perfection of spirit
The most striking feature of the white lotus is that at night it closes its petals and immerses itself in the water from which it emerges with the first rays of the sun.
red lotus
It means .- love, passion, seduction and compassion
It symbolizes the nature and innocence of the heart, whose feelings always prevail over those of reason.
The red lotus flower is also called Avalokiteshvara what do you mean the flower buddha of compassion.
pink lotus
It means .- purity of soul
Of all the colors, pink is the main and most important of all. It is the color offered to the Buddhist and Hindu gods.
From now on, when you see the lotus flower, you will not only admire its beauty, but you will remember all that symbolizes and invoke.
And if you wanted to know more, we encourage you to to know the meanings and characteristics of other flowers about which we also have very valuable information.
Take advantage!