The metaphor of Spiritual awakening
Lotus
Lotus has long stood as primary metaphor for Spiritual awakening and opening of Heart Chakra in Eastern thought, in Hinduism and Buddhism specially. Its meaning comes from the way it grows. Rooted in dark, muddy water, the lotus rises upward and blooms clean and bright above the surface. Those wise ancients perceived it that purity and wisdom are not found by escaping life’s difficulties, but by rising through them.
Ancients living in Indus plains celebrated the time when goddess Sindhu bestows her blessings and within a few days lotus groves sprout in all the floodplains along River. This was an indication of coming of a fruitful monsoon rain spell that will fill the Spate irrigation basin lands with fertile waters of Rodkohi (Hill torrents from Roh). Abundance is on its way, that will be harnessed on the new day, the Spring.
Monsoon 2016
Lotus in Hinduism
In Hindu traditions, the lotus is closely tied to creation, beauty, and divine presence. Many deities are shown seated on or holding a lotus, including Lakshmi and Brahma. The flower represents both the origin of life and the unfolding of consciousness.
Lotus in Buddhism
In Buddhist teachings, the lotus takes on a similar role but with a sharper focus on enlightenment. The journey from mud to bloom mirrors the path from ignorance to awareness. Each stage of the flower’s growth reflects progress along that path
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