The Hidden Symbolism and Meaning of the Lotus Flower | SymbolSage

Although commonly associated with purity, inner strength, and tranquility, the symbolism of the lotus flower extends far beyond that. The flower plays a symbolic role in various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Given its deep symbolic meanings and connection to religion, the lotus is considered one of the most sacred of all flowers.
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Symbolism of the Lotus in Egyptian Mythology
01:19 - The Lotus Flower in Indian Religions
01:42 - What Does the Lotus Symbolize?
02:00 - Spiritual Enlightenment
02:21 - Detachment
02:40 - Resurrection & New Beginnings
03:00 - Purity & Cleanliness
03:19 - Personal Progress
03:38 - Nature & Womanhood
04:18 - Symbolism of the Lotus in Buddhism
04:59 - The Various Colors of The Lotus
05:37 - Symbolism of the Lotus in Hinduism
06:22 - Symbolism of the Lotus in Sikhism
07:08 - Symbolism of the Lotus in Jainism
07:25 - Use of the Lotus in Yoga
07:48 - What the Lotus Means Today
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Further study
The Lotus Symbol: Its Meaning in Buddhist Art and Philosophy: doi.org/10.2307/426039
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[@lunarsagittariusgoddess465]

I am getting this tattoo. It's my rebirth and purity. Since lotus grow through muddy water, it's basically a good example of my experience. I am grounded and remain of pure heart although I can be in toxic environments and challenged all the time. I push through all odds due to my strength and power. I am on the soul's journey seeking wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. I always wanted a tattoo of this flower. It fits. So getting this is very important and it means a lot to me.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your comment. The lotus flower is meaningful and is great to have as a tattoo.

[@MandyHoltzhauzen-il8ui]

You described me. They've been popping up on my socials. Looked it up, wondering if it's family of my Fav, Lillie's.

[@ichigen511]

Well done! But I have to point out the single most profound meaning of what the lotus flower represents from the Buddhist perspective. You mentioned the Lotus Sutra but left out the literal point of that sutra. As we all know most plants/bushes/trees bloom flowers to attract bugs to spread pollen to eventually create new life in the plant, the fruit. The lotus flower bears fruit simultaneously as it flowers symbolized the effect happening at the same time as the cause. What this really means from the teaching of the Lotus Sutra is that without eliminating past accruement of bad karma in your past lives you can attain perfect enlightenment in your current form. This is a teaching that contradicts all previous Buddhist teachings yet is the true teaching of the Buddha.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for adding to the discussion!

[@angrysmurf2327]

Lol. Your pretty good. The symbol of the Lotus is ancient,& existed in India before “any” tribe migrated there. I’ll look into the Lotus Sutra. It seems the author of this Sutra realized a few things.

[@veebush1341]

According to my teachings the lotus is the true flower of life in terms of Krystal Spiral sacred geometry (base 12 mathematics) ...the eternal lotus of Life" and not the 'daisy of death' aka FOL as depicted by the fib-of-no-chi spiral (base 10 mathematics)....id love to hear your view stay blessed

[@HeatLure5324]

You have been caught up with propaganda Buddhism is a sect of hinduism And lotus flower is cinsidered sacred for thousands of years before the birth of buddha

[@alexavatar4427]

@@veebush1341I’d like to hear more 🙏

[@foreverrryoung1]

My name's hadjer and it means lotus flower in the ancient Egyptian language. My life and the meaning of this flower is just the story of my life so glad i have this name. It gives such a pretty meaning to my life

[@SymbolSage]

Hi Hadjer, amazing to hear this. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@foreverrryoung1]

@@SymbolSage thanks for ur hard work wish you the best 💗💗

[@SymbolSage]

You just made our day! We appreciate your support!

[@TokingNegro]

Amazing! Thanks for the insight!

[@SymbolSage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CasketNewton]

Dark Lotus, whoop whoop!!!!! Ty for the hidden messages behind your music and opening my mind to this world. Your sinister gruesome music but with precious hidden messages has saved my life more times than I will ever fully know and I am forever grateful. Lotus flower for life, Dark Lotus !!!!!!!!!!!

[@SymbolSage]

Our pleasure!

[@berislavacustom6591]

The tender poesy of R Tagore should be mentioned and read if you talk of eternal beauty and spiritual meaning of flower from paradise ❤

[@willieknows2708]

Wonderful. Gratitude 🤲 To You.😀

[@SymbolSage]

You are so welcome

[@donotneed2250]

Is the nickname I've given my granddaughter. When I first saw a picture of her that was one of my first thoughts.

[@claudetteb5019]

Thank you. Knowledgeable

[@SymbolSage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katriinagrant9510]

To me it also means unity with our true origins and oneness with all that is, the Spirit-Soul connection between us all. To me it also tells about our multifaceted nature and potential, all knowingness and true wisdom that assists us to reach a state of peace and harmony in the vastness of the inner, accessed through the gap of so called present moment of now. Awareness of all as one and all.

[@SymbolSage]

Beautifully said!

[@isabellableu97]

Thank, you ..Quite, the Insightful video... I've, been Connecting/Vibing w/ a few things recently on My journey &, the Gorgeous Lotus😍 flower is definitely 1 of them but I've wanted to Research more &, get My 2nd tattoo w/ it &, another Special piece! ... 🌬️🩵🩵🩵

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

[@kamalaniekau]

I had a dream about a lotus.. the color i cant really signify.. it was purple but it looked maroon almost with a hint of pink.. it was alive and coming out of it was small floating yellow orbs and i was this orb observing the flower and watching these yellow orbs flow to and from the lotus. it was interesting and i'm searching for what it means and i'm being led to finding more about buddhism. not too sure what all this means but yeah... interesting

[@kandyrogers9113]

I definitely feel a connection with the lotus and the tulips ❤️❤️❤️

[@SymbolSage]

Love that!

[@adysonwood8743]

I've always been fond of the lotus flower the concept of something so delicate and beautiful could rise up through the mud looking for the sun.... Resonated. ME!

[@myreilleresplandy3619]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ishnnah0557]

Beautiful..♥️

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you! 😊

[@BardouSia]

On a track i made back in The days, im rapping: own nose in focus, Dancing on the black lotus,

[@dustinwiltfong4457]

Beautiful

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dilhanonair88]

Great powers

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

For some reason, I'm connecting the tufa structure at Mono Lake with this.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for your comment!

[@lotus_9712]

I chose Lotus as my name KZbin. I feel like this video nails it, I chose it because it's something that represents the truth no matter the circumstances, the pure truth using God's energy.

[@SymbolSage]

Glad you liked the video and thanks for sharing your opinion with us Lotus :)

[@user-vd3lv9fw3c]

Huh. I got a tattoo of lotus to remind me of my best friend who had much wisdom but hurt me very terribly. I waited a long time to get it. I hated my marriage and the spouse I was with and getting the lotus was a reminder that my body is my own. He despised tattoos. So my large lotus is my life experiences displayed on my back.

[@SymbolSage]

Thank you for sharing your story and we're sorry to hear about your experience. It’s powerful how you’ve used the lotus tattoo to symbolize your personal journey and reclaim your body. Tattoos certainly can hold deep, personal meanings and it’s inspiring to hear how yours represents your strength and growth through difficult times.

[@gypsyflame1111]

While in the liminal state, I had a vision of a cosmic energetic, plasma light, multifaceted Lotus flower slowly blossom to reveal within, our New Earth ~ Gaia ~ emerging ~ rebirthed within the Lotus' center..

[@1776FREE2]

Fun fact: during their meeting, the Pope gave Trump a bronze olive branch. Trump gave the Pope a bronze Lotus statue inscribed “Rise Above.” 👀

[@1776FREE2]

Decode that ⬆️

[@babup8986]

Well covered but you missed the real point . Youga talks of Sahasrara Padma as the ultimate realisation . It is the Spiritual Sun with thousand Rays . Sun itself is called the Sahara kirana . Dahasra is 1000 kirana is Ray. Also it is 1000 handed etc. Buddhist Mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is a chant and at the same time an instruction to breath into the Lotus. It is really a NDE explained. In every NDE a tunnel appear as if is a lotus with infinite depth. Hope you get the point . Om Shanthi.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for adding to the discussion!

[@ApplySkills]

Fish want some of that enlightenment

[@stevenreason6899]

nam myoho renge kyo

[@user-my9yt2vj1w]

Dua is my lotus flower 😇💙✨

[@angelreid3430]

I saw lotus flower image of moon last night, but not whole, it is just front half. Did anyone see it? What does it mean? Why it's not in the news???❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SymbolSage]

That's really interesting! Seeing a partial lotus moon isn’t typical, and it might not hit the news, but it could have a special meaning just for you, or be a rare atmospheric event. Definitely worth looking into further! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@daviedancer7051]

Now am finding another revelation about the Egyptians and the red indians. Red indians have a decoration on their heads that look like the shape of a lotus flower won over the head. Same indians have alot of similarities in their ancient life just like the ancient Egyptians who have lots of connection with the Lotus flower. Let me do more research, i will come back here ❤❤

[@ManojKumar-my7uz]

Lotuses are associated with the Hindu goddesses Lakshmi and Vishnu. Both are often depicted sitting on a lotus flower throne or holding lotuses in their hands. In Hinduism, the lotus represents spiritual enlightenment, beauty, fertility, purity, prosperity and eternity. The lotus flower is the foremost symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. According to Hinduism, within each human is the spirit of the sacred lotus. It represents eternity, purity, divinity, and is widely used as a symbol of life, fertility, ever-renewing youth. Vishnu is generally depicted as holding the lotus in his lower left hand, while his consort Lakshmi holds one in her right hand, and the goddess is also usually portrayed as sitting on the flower. A Shaiva myth describes Vishnu's worship of Shiva with 1008 lotus flowers, offering one for each of his epithets. Hindus revere it with the divinities Vishnu and Lakshmi often portrayed on a pink lotus in iconography; historically, many deities, namely Brahma, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Kubera, usually sit on a stylized lotus throne. The goddess Saraswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in pure white, often seated on a white lotus, which symbolizes light, knowledge and truth. She not only embodies knowledge but also the experience of the highest reality. ([e-mail] / [e-mail]/ [phone], Aadhaar Number: 584186777088).

[@avg_joe117]

water lily is NOT the lotus flower

[@vickokoszka6836]

I ALWAYS THOUGHT A LOTUS IS DIFFERENT FROM A WATER LILY.....AS MOST IMAGES SHOWN HERE ARE WATER LILIES.....IS THIS CORRECT OR AM I MISTAKEN.? 🕊🙌✨️💙🙏💚🙏💙🙏✨️🙌🦋

[@SymbolSage]

Hi there! No, the two are distinct plants. Sorry about any confusion!

[@anitasongs8358]

Rebirth from the mud life's challenges ❤

[@Escorpius17]

The lotus demonstrates the Naga emerging from the waters, creating humanity and protecting it.

[@loribenito1493]

🎉s

[@EarthAngel504]

I can sort of understand how the Gentiles, under their fallen lesser gods would use and need these symbols to try to navigate through life and as forms of spiritual and emotional alchemy when they don't have the knowledge and understanding of The Most High God, The Holy Spirit and Christ. Such things are their substitutes.

[@SymbolSage]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! Symbols like the lotus flower have helped various cultures find spiritual and emotional meaning over the ages. They usually act as tools for navigating life and personal growth, especially when other spiritual knowledge isn't available.

[@chickeastwater9883]

Kamala = Lotus

[@ruthyluigi1435]

religious data godesses greek and egypt

[@Girlecircle]

. Bidlo know how

[@johndelong5574]

The ark of noah is the lotus flower.

[@ljsmooth69]

Okay people I've been watching Nova and they're talking about Indians and peyote. I've also seen through the years many many movies that have the lotus flower in it and the depictions of their imagination and the depictions of reality of what the lotus flower actually looks like. Just recently saw one on two beers like Miss and legends the Romans or something like that or the Greeks or something can't remember the name now but they had depictions of it too the lotus flower is peyote did the same pictures that are the same plant as the peyote plant mystery has been solved people just pay attention 🦅🗽🇺🇸