Lotus always took a special place inancient Eastern philosophy, not in vain it is called the "sacred flower of the Egyptians." In some religions, it is still believed that the Earth is a great lotus that has blossomed on the surface of the watery surface. Despite the fact that these distant "dark" times of delusions have long since sunk into oblivion, and a large number of revolutionary, great discoveries have cleared up all the secrets of the universe, legends still continue to exist at the moment.
In order to understand this plant, it is necessarylearn its meaning. Lotus - the sacred flower of the Egyptians, he personifies beauty, striving for purity, light, the sun. This symbol has a lunar and solar meaning, because it has the same relation to fire and water, divine light and infernal darkness. This is some kind of interaction of the lunar force of water and sun, a world that is reborn in a vital vortex.
The main and main meaning of the symbol remainsa kind of fundamental force, directly related to the female principle. And, however that may be, any of its personifications affect in one way or another such moments as fertility, fame, prosperity, health, progeny and longevity. There are some traditions that also bind the white lotus directly to the sun, purity, silence, oblivion and peace. And its structure due to its periphery tells us about the interaction of yang and yin, male and female.
Transferring to ancient Egypt, one can not help but notice,that the lotus was one of the most revered plants. After the waters of the Nile were flooded in the fields as a result of the flood, there remained many seeds of this flower. As soon as the flowers blossomed during the sunset, the more flowers there were, the more joyful people became. The sacred flower of the Egyptians meant for them a good harvest. The lotus was considered the breadwinner of the whole people. And those girls who were going to get married wove wreaths from him, in the same way the rooms of the newlyweds were decorated and the petals were even put on the wedding bed.
At a time when guests appeared at the doorstep,the owners decorated their heads with similar wreaths. Lotus necessarily put on the table closer to sweets, and if he began to wilt, it was instantly changed to fresh. Thus, neither the guests nor the premises where they were, never lacked these flowers.
Of these plants, very beautiful ornaments were created in the form of garlands, which during the holidays were decorated all over the country, special attention was paid to temples and statues.
It's no secret that the sacred flowerEgyptians were often combined with divine images and other sacral symbols. He was associated with one of the most revered god, the symbol of the rising sun - Horus. Also, the lotus was made in the form of a throne for such deities as Osiris, Nephthys and Isis. It is known that it was worn by the Queen Nefertiti. Recent research has shown that the upper and lower Egypt had different emblems, and if the latter was depicted in the form of papyrus, then the first as a lotus flower. All newborn babies were exclusively on the petals of this flower, right up until the time when the Great Roman Age appeared. So the god Ra was born from the lotus.
In Heavenly Kingdom, the lotus is a symbol of Buddhism.The flower that takes root directly in the form, but after that grows from it already pure, the fruit of which stretches towards the sky, is an image of aspiration for the pure, heavenly and higher. This applies not only to Buddhism, but also to a religion such as Taoism. In ancient scriptures it is said that on that day, when the Buddha was born (according to the modern calendar on April 8), the lotus blossomed. Also this flower is constantly remembered in different wishes and congratulations to this day. For example, in modern China, you can find postcards that will depict a boy holding this plant, there is no literal translation, but figuratively, it is said that it is a desire to have in abundance everything that is necessary. And in troubled times of China young girls who were in noble and decent families of high society, crippled their legs, tying them together, and called it a "curved lotus." It was believed that thanks to this procedure the girl had a very graceful gait.
In this country the lotus is a symbol of the spiritual world andsome space for the opportunity to create. And just like in Egypt, this flower is associated directly with fertility, water and the goddess Padma, who all this personifies. In India during the Aryan era, the plant was connected with the wife of Vishnu, who was called Yaakshmi. According to the legend, which is still believed by many modern inhabitants of the country, Brahma, who himself created the whole of our world, himself was born from a lotus flower that grew in the navel of Vishnu, which was sleeping on the water. So important and still considered in Hinduism is the lotus. The meaning of this flower in Buddhism is no less worthy. It is believed that Gautama Buddha had from the lotus hips, legs and eyes. And all the Buddhist teachings that later reached Tibet, one way or another, have to do with this plant. Even in Tibetan prayers, the lotus is often mentioned. And the treatment of some of them encourages to consider the sexual union of male energy and female flower as a kind of spiritual principle, without which there can not be a full life in nature. In the teachings of yoga, the maximum intellectual knowledge that is associated with the rise in the body of energy lotuses also has a comparison with its bloom on the crown.
The spiritual flower of lotus, the meaning of which is hardto overestimate, has several differences from its definition in botany. The plant itself has several varieties, for example, in India and China, it is predominantly grass. From it they make not only bakery products, but also tinctures for oral use, as well as incense. As for Egypt, it is more of a water lily, whose roots are directly in the ground, the stalk passes through the water, and the petals and flower on the surface. Despite the fact that there are other types of plants that grow in this way, only the white lotus is able to rise to a height of 30 cm above the surface of the water due to its incredibly powerful stalk.
In fact, any lotus flower, the meaningwhich is continuously connected with the technique of feng shui, has a rather large, if not to say the main, place in this doctrine. The plant embodies the birth of life, so there are so many references to it in Chinese poetry. Based on the methodology of the doctrine of Feng Shui, the lotus is the personification of purity and harmony of form. Thanks to him, any person can finally get a long-awaited inner peace and great wisdom of life. At first glance this flower may seem very gentle, light and vulnerable, but at the same time it has a huge energy force. For many people, he serves as an example, which once again proves his belief in the best, despite even the most difficult life situation. In order to make sure that this flower deserves the most flattering words and the highest praise, it is enough just to look at the full cycle of its growth.
If you decide to make a gift to yourself or someone close to youman, the lotus flower will suit you best, which means not only your wish for the best, but also care for the person, and you need to make the right choice. When considering the many shapes and shapes of this plant, it is worth noting that you do not need to chase a larger size. Sometimes a large flower will be an unjustified waste of effort, time and money. It is necessary first of all to be guided by the preferences and concerning an interior of a premise.
If you intend to purchase it for the followinginstallation in a bright room, then an excellent option will be the crystal figure. Thanks to the tremendous effect of the refraction of light on its petals, the whole room will shine in a new light, and the light will become endlessly pure. Such a fragile and light figure will bring a lot of inspiration to your room, which will brighten your life with new bright colors.
You can buy similar figures inspecialized shops of oriental orientation, or if you find yourself in one of those countries where this flower is revered, then the best souvenir can not be found at all. To such a talisman should be treated very carefully, protecting him, then he will be able to give you a lot of new emotions, success in all your creative endeavors, love affairs, spiritual impulses that will accompany you all your life.
