Lotus Flower
Symbol of Purity and Great Beauty
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Lotus
Flower Ring made by the Artist David Weitzman
Spiritual Symbol of Creation and Rebirth |
What Makes the Lotus Flower so Special?
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 lotus flower
represents long life, health, honor and good luck.
Universal Symbol for Spiritual Unfoldment
Egyptian Lotus flower
The
Egyptian Lotus flower symbol was
called
Sesen in the Egyptian language.
In the Egyptian mythology the lotus flower is a symbol of the sun, of creation
and rebirth.
Eastern Lotus Flower
In the East, the lotus flower is viewed as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment.
The lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but as it grows upward in aspiration
toward the light, its petals open out in a beautiful flower. Om Mani Padme Hum,
meaning, "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus" is the sacred mantra of the Tibetans.
Christian Lotus Flower
The Christian alternative to the lotus is the white lily which, relating to
Mary as queen of heaven, signifies both fertility and purity. Traditionally
the Archangel Gabriel carries the lily of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary.
"Blessed are the pure in heart," said Jesus, "for they shall see God." The teachings
of the Galilean Master and those of India's great yogis were cut from the same
cloth of self-realization.
Indian Yoga Lotus Flower
The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and
enlightenment. It is associated with the goddess of wealth, Maha Lakshmi, who
brings prosperity, purity and generosity. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus
flower, symbolizing purity, beauty and
everything that is good.
"
We were talking - about the space between us all and the people -
Who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion never glimpsing the truth
Then it's far too late when they pass away.
We were talking - about the love we all could share
When we find it - to try our best to hold it there - with our love
With our love we could save the world - if they only knew
Try to realize it's all within yourself - no-one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life flows on within you and without you.
We were talking - about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know, they can't see - are you one of them?
When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see we are all one
And life flows on within you and without you."
Lotus flower: Symbol of Spiritual Unfoldment
By Swami Kriyananda
Lotus Jewelry - Meaningful
Creation
Symbols are a means of bringing subtle, inner realities to a focus in outward
expression. Within the fundamental unity of consciousness, certain symbols,
such as the lotus lifting itself in purity above the muddy water, possess universal
relevance and power. David's
Lotus jewelry collection contains the Lotus
Ring and lotus earrings with different stones.
Lotus Flower Ring - Combination
of Beauty and Modesty
The
lotus ring contains the lotus flower
symbol on both sides of the ring. The Hebrew engraving translation is: "
Life
flows within and without you". This sentence holds the secret of unification
with the One. When our false Ego dissolves, we enter the state of unification
with the whole - hence life flows within you and without you. The sentence is
taken from a song by Swami Kriyananda:
More Lotus Flower
Jewelry Creations by the artist David Weitzman