Why do Indians consider the lotus as special?

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Why do Indians consider the lotus as special?
The lotus is the symbol of truth, auspiciousness and beauty (satyam, shivam, sundaram). The Lord is also that nature and therefore, His various aspects are compared to a lotus (i.e. lotus-eyes, lotus feet, lotus hands, the lotus of the heart etc.).

The lotus blooms with the rising sun and close 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 even though it is always in water. It symbolizes the man of wisdom (gyaani) who remains ever joyous, unaffected by the world of sorrow and change. This is revealed in a shloka from the Bhagwad-Geeta:



Brahmanyaadhaaya karmaani

Sangam tyaktvaa karoti yaha

Lipyate na sa paapena

Padma patram ivaambhasaa



He who does actions, offering them to Brahman (the Supreme), abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus leaf remains unaffected by the water on it.

From this, we learn that what is natural to the man of wisdom becomes a discipline to be practiced by all saadhakas or spiritual seekers and devotees. Our bodies have certain energy centers described in the Yoga Shaastras as chakras.

Each one is associated with lotus that has a certain number of petals. For example, a lotus with a thousand petals represents the Sahasra chakra at the top of the head, which opens when the yogi attains Godhood or Realisation. Also, the lotus posture (padmaasana) is recommended when one sits for meditation. A lotus emerged from the navel of Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma 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.
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Reply:Because according to the Hindi religion the world sprang forth from a lotus flower growing out of the belly of the god Brahma.



According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo_nuc...

"Hindus associate the lotus blossom with creation mythology, and with the gods Vishnu, Brahma, and the goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati. From ancient times the lotus has been a divine symbol in Hindu tradition. It is often used as an example of divine beauty, for example Vishnu is often described as the 'Lotus-Eyed One'. Its unfolding petals suggest the expansion of the soul. The growth of its pure beauty from the mud of its origin holds a benign spiritual promise. Particularily Brahma and Lakshmi, the divinities of potence and wealth, have the lotus symbol associated with them. In Hindu iconography, deities often are depicted with lotus flowers as their seats. In Hindi it is called ??? (Kamal) which is also a popular name for men, the female form is Kamala.



The lotus flower is quoted extensively within Puranic and Vedic literature, for example:



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



Borrowing from Hinduism, in Buddhist symbolism, the lotus represents purity of body, speech, and mind, floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. The Buddha is often depicted sitting on a giant lotus leaf or blossom. According to legend, he was born with the ability to walk and everywhere he stepped, lotus flowers bloomed.



Drawing in turn on these Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, the international Bahá'í community adopted this symbolism in the design of the "Lotus Temple" in New Delhi, India."



According to: http://www.tryptamind.com/nelumbo_nucife...

"Indians believe that Brahma, creator and God of the universe, sprang from a lotus blossom. And the Buddhist prayer "Om! Mani padme hum!" translates as "Oh!, the jewel of the lotus flower!" "
Reply:It represents transformation.



The seed is under the mud (earthly).

It grows up through the water(subconscious).

Flowers above the waters surface (conscious).



It connects the earth, the person, and heaven/divinity.
Reply:CHINESE regard it as a symbol of pure Enlightenment springing from the physical world of change,illusion and the dying human body, just as the pure white lotus flower springs from the mud.

The Taiwan ShengGongHui (Anglican/Episcopal Church) uses it in their coat of arms as a symbol of Asia.



And 'reasons' are never exact, they are all and always multiply connected in a context which includes contradictions.
Reply:Position or flower?
Reply:Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. The lotus flower starts as a small flower down at the bottom of a pond in the mud and muck. It slowly grows up towards the waters surface continually moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water the lotus flower begins to blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.



Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life.

idian a Hindu country and i believe this is the reason whic is said above.

hope this is right.
Reply:Please look at the attachment page 11 seciont 16 and this explains it all plus more indian beliefs.

The lotus is the symbol of truth auspisiousness and beauty the lord is also that beauty and therefore his various aspects are compared to a lotus. ie eye, feet, hands and heart.
Reply:Lotus symbolises the sahasrahara chakra, which is called as Thuria, the centre point at the top of our head.
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Reply:At the beginning of the 20th century as the Indian Independence Movement seeking freedom from British Colonial Rule gained groundthe need was felt for a National Flag that would serve as a powerful symbol of these aspirations.In 1904, Sister Nivalita. an Irish disciple of Swami Vivekananda came up with the first Flag of India, later referred to as Sister Ninadita's flag.It was red square-shaped flag with a yellow inset, it depicted a "Vaira Chinha"(thunderbolt) with a white Lotus alongside it in the center. The words meaning Motherland, I Bow to Thee, were inscribed in Bengali.The red color signified the Freedom struggle, yellow signified victory, and the white Lotus signified purity.Gentleman I have done a rather extensive study of the Indian National Flag.Please feel free to consult or discuss this with me anytime.Your Pal larry m
Reply:Its because according to their texts, Padma (the deity and lotus), springs from the navel of Vishnu whilst he is in Yoga Nidra upon Ananta Shesha.
Reply:Indians consider the 'lotus as special because its the flower which is liked by Hindu Gods %26amp; Goddesses, so whenever the prayers are offered , Lotus is also put along with the idols, its considered sacred flower...Among the various flowers of Indian sub-continent, the flower Lotus is regarded with divinity and grace. Often, Goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswathi are associated with the flower lotus. Even Lord Siva, who wanted to escape the wrath of the Lord Saneeswaran, morphed himself into the shape of a bee and took asylum inside a lotus
Reply:If you have seen lotus, you will notice that it is a beautiful flower which grows in the muddy ponds, filled with insects and pests.This is supposed to signify India, which blossoms because of its kindness and politeness, while other nations in the world do bad deeds and are cruel to its fellow neighbours.I promise that this answer is originial.I got this from chapter 4:35 from the constitutional preamble of India.

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