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Lotus
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Definition
The flower that is rooted in the mud but blooms pristinely above the water represents non-attachment to the world in Hinduism and Buddhism.
The symbol of the lotus (Sanskrit: padma) primarily represents untouched beauty and non-attachment. The lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without becoming wet or muddy. This symbolizes how how one should live in the world in order to gain release from rebirth: without attachment to one's surroundings.
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Sources
- Bowker, John, Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford University Press, USA, 2004).
Further Reading
- Kumar, Nitin. “The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism - A Study in Spiritual Evolution.” Exotic India Art. .
- “Nelumbo nucifera.” Wikipedia.
- Lotus Sculpture.
Article Info
| Title | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Published | March 17, 2004 |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/70 |
| MLA Citation | “Lotus.” ReligionFacts.com. 13 Feb. 2021. Web. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021. <religionfacts.com/lotus> |