24-10-14 FRIDAY தினம் ஒரு ஆன்மிக சிந்தனை ஆன்மிக தகவல்கள் DAILY ONE RELIGIOUS THOUGH & INFORMATION Lord Brahma seated on divine Lotus Flower As a holy symbol in Indian culture and a sacred symbol of Hinduism, the lotus is found throughout the Hindu scriptures. Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe in these scriptures, and Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe in these scriptures, are depicted sitting in a lotus. Lord Brahma is said to have been born from the lotus that was growing out of the navel of Lord Vishnu. In Vedic scripture, the body of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is described as being like a bluish new-grown lotus flower.One of the eight auspicious symbols of Indian classical art, the Purankalsa Purnakalasa symbolizes abundance and creativity, and depicts overflowing foliage consisting of lotus buds, lotus flowers and lotus leaves. The motifs of Purankalsa are found inside the legendary Taj Mahal, which some believe to be an ancient hindu Temple rebuild by the Muslims, where the lotus is the prominent motif. The lotus also represents purity and non-attachment, and is a symbol of Bhakti or love for God. It is stated by the Lord in the Vedas: “Oh, Human! This village [life] of yours is balanced on the lotus leaf and your lifespan is just alike a drop of water running down that leaf, which may fall any minute.” Most people let their love flow towards the mundan world. But a devotee redirects his love only towards God, who resides with in one’s heart. Though God is present everywhere, it is in the heart, our spiritual centre, that He manifests as Param-Atma or the Supersoul. The heart of the devotee is the ‘Lord’s temple room.Thus, the Lotus represents the heart. It is not the physical heart but the spiritual heart that the lotus represents. Mahanarayana Upanishad says, ‘In the citadel of the body, there is the small sinless and pure lotus of the heart which is the residence of the Supreme.
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