Lotus flower is revered for its serenity,peace,compassion,transcendence and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus flower is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism and many cultures.
There is a popular mantra describing lotus as a symbol for enlightenment “Om mani padme hum” which translates from Sanskrit meaning praise the jewel in the lotus.
“All the wisdom is within us, so the jewel, the treasure is in us—and we are the lotus flower”Cho explains.
For me Lotus has been a perfect metaphor for detachment and growth for obvious reasons.From time to time I ve been reminding myself to imbibe the qualities of the lotus flower n be like one.
Lotus flower grows in the murkiest of conditions,roots submerged in dirtiest of waters but it blooms with its pristine petals to rise fully from the filth standing tall looking at bright sun.For me it’s about detachment and self growth.Detatchment is a great virtue which gives emotional safety and freedom.Being into unfavorable situations or relations one needs to be like a Lotus flower, taking nutrients from the dirty mud,outgrow unfavorable circumstances and standing tall facing the brighter side.Its all about staying in murk,being in that filth,that situation and being able to transcend and detach from the murk-from worldly drama.Even water slips away from the flower as soon as it comes in contact.
Detachment is being close to what you most want to be free of and using it to make you grow,not separating yourself from anything.
We just need to learn to be in that space,detatched and not let any negative emotion cling on to us.
This ability to transcend empowers our spiritual growth and opens pathways towards enlightenment. Lotus can also be thought of an embodiment of a Mandala,where we sit at the centre,expanding and growing outwards.
It’s definitely tough to execute but even brining in that awareness can lift levels.
We can also practice this exercise in mind,imagining ourselves as the pristine Lotus flower,high above the mud n dirt shining bright,feeling the attachments falling off-being in that space for sometime itself is very liberating!
So GROW ahead!😇
