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| The Lotus
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From ancient times,
the lotus flower has been considered a powerful symbol
in many cultures and civilizations. The most important
features of the lotus flower are actually at the root
of its deep symbolism: it only grows in murky waters
and it rises with an incredible beauty above. The great
thing is that at night the lotus flower closes and goes
underwater, only to rise up in its splendor again at
dawn.
From the six species of lotus flower mainly known as
water lilies, the white and yellow varieties are among
the most common. Yet, getting a glimpse of the beautiful
delicate shapes of the blue Egyptian lilies, is a rare
occasion that would completely prove to the spectator
that this flower has been labeled sacred for a very
good reason. Its complexity of structure is only matched
by the variety of of its symbolic meanings.
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| The beauty of the lotus flower remains
untouched by the impurity from which it springs, therefore
it is used to symbolize the highest level of spiritual
serenity, rising far above the muddy waters of daily life.
Other common meanings associated with it include longevity,
health and honor; however we'd be limiting the potential
of the symbol if we are to consider only these associations. |
In different cultures and
geographical areas, the lotus flower shares other significance
levels as well; let's consider, for instance its Egyptian
interpretation as a symbol of the sun and perpetual rebirth.
Such mythological meanings were deeply rooted in the sacred
rituals of the ancient world where all activities took
place according to the various sun cycles.
For the Tibetans, the lotus flower is the symbol of the
supreme spiritual accomplishment; the very mantra they
hum in sacred meditations, “Om Mani Padme Hum” is an invocation
of this supreme symbol, “Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus”.
Nevertheless, the lotus is not confined to the Asian religious
realms in its symbolism. In Christianity, the lotus flower
with its parallel representation – the white lily - is
the symbol of the Archangel Gabriel. |
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| Whether in mystical yoga, Tibetan rites,
ancient Egyptian tradition or Christian interpretations,
the lotus flower remains a clear epitome that there is
more to this world than mere material representations.
There is always some higher reality to represent beyond
the mundane aspect of things; and precisely such points
of view have lead to the attempt of transposing the depth
of a symbolic flower into the beauty of artistic representation. |
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