What does the Hinduism sign the lotus flower mean?

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The lotus flower has a unique characteristic in that it blooms and sheds its seeds at the same time. In the context of Buddhism, the theory of karma says that, just like the lotus flower, our life is made up of cause and effect. Every cause -- be it action, word or thought -- will imprint an effect that can be seen in this lifetime or in future lives.

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In Buddhist paintings and sculpture, the Buddha is often seated on a lotus flower. The lotus produces a beautiful flower even with its roots in the dirtiest water. The symbolism is that a person can rise above being rooted in the ugliness and suffering of this world, and should try to be pure and help others with the beauty of the spirit.

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The lotus also played a role in the religious symbolism of ancient Egypt, although the papyrus is more common in surviving works of art. A discussion of the Egyptian symbolism of both flowers appears at: www.touregypt.net/featurestories/flowers.htm

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In addition to the above, the lotus signifies that even the dirtiest water will not cling to the lotus (pure in spirit). Try sprinkling water on a lotus leaf and it will just roll off.

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The lotus flower is believed to be able to reproduce from its own matrix. In this regard, it is the symbol of "self-regeneration" -- svayambhû in Sanskrit. Svayambhû can also mean "self-existent" and "independent." One often sees the lotus as the throne upon which the Buddha sits. Here, the Buddha is the symbol of the awakened Mind, which is self-existent, independent, and self-regenerating.

Correct ancient asociation is the lotus bursts from the seed underwater, grows up through the depths and blooms above water. This is used as an illustration of how the enlightened person must grow, in a similar fashion: born in the mud, struggling upwards until the air is reached.

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The lotus flower has a symbolic meaning which represents being pure in one's spirits.The flower produces beautiful petal even if it grew in the dirtiest waters. The lotus flower symbolizes rising up out of badness and grief. For instance, if you try putting water on a petal of a lotus flower the water will not stick to it, but just simply roll off as a sign of freedom.

Answer 2

Many, many meanings. The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet. The lotus flower grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind.

The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.

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The lotus flower is one of the "Eight Auspicious Symbols" and one of the most poignant representations of Buddhist teaching.

The "Eight Auspicious Symbols" are a group of lucky Buddhist symbols that appear on many Buddhist textiles, objects and paintings. Each symbol represents an aspect of Buddhist teaching and when they appear together, their powers are multiplied.

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it symbolises purity because it grows out of dirty swampy water, yet it emerges pure, clean, and unattached. this is what encourages hindus to live in a pure state no matter what evil is occurring in the world around them. they believe that the Hindu god brahma emerged froma lotus flower.

Answer 5

To know the precise answer to this question we must know the seven basic forces that are associated with the seven basic Hindu gods.

The seven basic forces and the Hindu gods associated with them:

They are,

1. Dreaming force - Indra

2. Illusory force - Shakti

3. Voluntary force - Brahma

4. Semi voluntary force - Vishnu

5. Involuntary force - Shiva

6. Status altering force - Shani

7. Compulsive force - Yama

Originally, Brahma represented the Voluntary force. However, since this would enable us to lead a bad parallel life, totally independent of our life, later Brahma was associated with the voluntary component of the Semi voluntary force.

Gods associated with lotus:

It should immediately be obvious that the lotus flower is associated with the Trimurti, their consorts and their children. It is not associated with the gods associated with the other forces.

Symbolism of basic elements of nature:

1. Air - Voluntary force - Brahma

2. Water - Semi voluntary force - Vishnu

3. Land - Involuntary force - Shiva

This association is due to the fact that voluntary activities are unstable, Semi voluntary actions are flexible and Involuntary actions are rigid.

The lotus flower comes out of water and stays above it. In the same way the voluntary component of the semi voluntary force enables us to execute an action independent of our status.

The lotus from Vishnu's navel:

The Semi voluntary Vishnu force corresponds to our abdomen and the level of our navel to its voluntary component. It is for this reason that Brahma is supposed to originate from the navel of Vishnu.

The correctness of actions:

1. Voluntary actions are correct by themselves.

2. Semi voluntary actions are correct because 50% of activities of our life favor them 50% of activities of our life oppose them

3. Involuntary action is correct because it is favored by most activities of our life.

Thus, Semi voluntary and Involuntary actions are not correct by themselves and also they are dependent on our status.

Symbolism of lotus:

The lotus is symbolic of the activity that is correct by itself and is independent of our status. This feature is very important when we want to interact with people of all classes.

The god to be associated with lotus:

Executing an action correctly independent of our status is a unique feature of Brahma. Thus, only Brahma and Saraswati should be associated with lotus. Vishnu and Shiva don't have this feature and can't be associated with the lotus.

Vishnu, Shiva and the lotus:

Since Brahma is a god that is worshiped rarely, this very important feature of Brahma is added to Vishnu and Shiva, their consorts and children and thus they either sit on lotus or hold them in their hands.

Gods not associated with lotus:

The peripheral four basic gods Indra, Shakti, Shani and Yama are not associated with lotus because they should not be used willfully and their use should be unintentional and a last resort.

Therefore, the lotus flower is symbolic of the activity that is independent of our status and correct by itself.

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In Hinduism, the lotus (Sanskrit: padma) primarily represents beauty and non-attachment. The lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without becoming wet or muddy. This symbolizes how how one should live in the world in order to gain release from rebirth: without attachment to one's surroundings. "One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water."

-- Bhagavad Gita 5.10

A similar meaning is given to the lotus symbol in Buddhism.

The lotus is associated with several Hindu deities. Krishna is described as the "Lotus-Eyed One," referring to his divine beauty. Brahma and Lakshmi, the deities of potence and wealth, are often seen with the lotus symbol. Other deities associated with the lotus include Vishnu and Sarasvati.

Finally, the lotus is also a symbol for the centers of consciousness (chakras) in the body.

Answer 7

The lotus is prominent in Hindu creation stories. Buddha is said to have walked from birth, and lotus flowers bloomed where he stepped. Vishnu is called the Lotus-eyed one. Deities, including Buddha, are often depicted with lotus flowers as their seats and holding one.

Answer 8

It symbolizes purity (a lotus growing up out of a muddy pond is still pure) and enlightenment.