Taking a walk in nature brings many of us a few moments of peace as we admire the beauty all around us. In Asia, one plant in particular has seemingly risen to a higher level than the rest. The lotus, native to India, Eastern Africa, and Southeast Asia, has been deemed sacred by many cultures.
Common Symbolism
The lotus flower has come to represent lots of different things. The most common tie is to the concept of spiritual enlightenment. Like the lotus, we must emerge from murky water and show the world the best of us.
Other interpretations of the symbolism are personal growth, new beginnings, and purity. Slow and steady for the win. The lotus grows one petal at a time, reminding us that reaching Enlightenment takes gradual steps. Every day really is a new day. The flowers bloom in the morning and close up at night. It shows us visually the cycle of rebirth. Lotus flowers rise from muddy waters everyday and yet they are clean.
Symbolism for Hindus
The lotus flower has come to represent lots of different things. The most common tie is to the concept of spiritual enlightenment. Like the lotus, we must emerge from murky water and show the world the best of us.
Other interpretations of the symbolism are personal growth, new beginnings, and purity. Slow and steady for the win. The lotus grows one petal at a time, reminding us that reaching Enlightenment takes gradual steps. Every day really is a new day. The flowers bloom in the morning and close up at night. It shows us visually the cycle of rebirth. Lotus flowers rise from muddy waters everyday and yet they are clean.
Maatir’s Committment
Maatir truly believes in its mission of sharing the beauty of India with the world. The lotus is a key motif in Maatir’s collections and in our logo. It is a reminder to reconnect with ourselves and to take notice of the negative influences surrounding us. We can honor our roots by way of the lotus because it has such close connections to the spiritual beliefs here in India, but it is also a universally recognized symbol.
Fun Facts
The lotus flower has the ability to control it’s own temperature much like birds and mammals.
The yellow center of the lotus holds special significance. The color of enlightenment is yellow.
The center of the flower in general is significant because it is untainted by the daily exposure to the water. In this way, it is pure.
The lotus is the national flower of both India and Vietnam.
There are several uses for the lotus, the most popular being culinary because they have lots of health benefits. All parts of the lotus are edible despite the waxy coating on the flower.
There are 37 different types of lotus flowers that grow all over the world. Some varieties are even believed to have survived the Ice Age.
The lotus is known for its delicate appearance and being anything but fragile. We are excited to offer our collection of lotus candles. They create a cozy ambience for meditation as they light up your space. We hope that the lotus will inspire you to show the world your strength.
