The flower Lotus is regarded with divinity and grace. Often, the Hindu Goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswathi are associated with the flower lotus. Even Lord Shiva, who wanted to escape the wrath of the Lord Saneeswaran, morphed himself into the shape of a bee and took asylum inside a lotus. Buddhists regard this flower as a sacred one
2006-07-17 20:27:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Lotus scientifically known as Nelumbo Nucifera is the National Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. The Lotus symbolises divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and not to forget enlightenment. Lending to its uniqueness, the flower grows in murky waters and rises on a long stalk above the surface to bloom glorious. It is also a symbol of triumph, since the lotus is rooted in the mud and can survive to regerminate for thousands of years. It represents long life, honor, and good fortune.
Untouched by the impurity, lotus symbolises the purity of heart and mind. Human beings are instructed by Indian scripture to live a life of non-attachment, which is very hard. The lotus holds additional significance for Hindus, as it is a symbol of God and used often in religious practices. Then in Indian thought, there is the last and final lotus - Charan Kamal or lotus feet of the Almighty. It was this depth of thought that made the founding fathers of modern India enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Flower.
2006-07-17 20:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by cookie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lotus flower is officially considered as national flower of Egypt. Or it is also know as Nymphaea lotus. There is a detail guide about lotus.
2016-10-20 02:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Hafeez Ullah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume that you are referring to India or somewhere in that region. For the United States, the national flower is the rose.
All I can really say is that Buddhists regard it as special as our meditation posture is that of the lotus flower. Beyond that, I have nothing but observations. One of the important landmarks in Indian, the Baha'i House of Worship near New Delhi, is designed in the form of a lotus flower. Its drawing power is right up there with the Taj Mahal.
2006-07-17 20:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lotus symbolizes purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth, richness, knowledge and serenity. They are found in white and pink colors in general and they grow in shallow and murky waters. Some blue colored flowers are also sighted. These flowers enjoy a warm sunlight and intolerant to cold weather. Hence they cannot be seen blossoming in the winter. The floating leaves and flowers have long stems, which contains air spaces to maintain buoyancy.
2006-07-17 20:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by Amit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a peaceful flower. And then lotus is our national flower.
2006-07-19 19:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by kaliya m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lotus is only found in mudy areas it only says that india is so dirty and the flower is so beautiful
2006-07-17 20:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by kota g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even though it grows in "keechad' ( mud ) the flower itself is pure .
2006-07-17 20:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by StraightFromTheHorse'sMouth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is symbol of peace, prosperity, humility, serenity transparency .......
2006-07-17 20:34:57 · answer #8 · answered by r_v_kale 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah u gave the answer by yourself.
2006-07-17 21:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by sonia sharma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question. Sheesh!
2006-07-17 20:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋