Surely one of the most beautiful of all blossoms, the lotus is steeped in symbolism.
___The ancient Egyptians associated the lotus flower with the sun, creation, and rebirth. In many hieroglyphics the lotus is seen emerging from the water bearing the Sun God.
___The lotus has a strong association with Hinduism, symbolizing fertility, beauty, prosperity, eternity. Many Hindu gods and linked to the flower. Brahma, the god of creation is seen emerging from a lotus, while Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity is often seated upon a lotus bloom.
___To a Buddhist, the lotus is considered pure, perfectly clean. Therefore, the flower represents faithfulness, purity, spiritual awakening.
The one who wanders independent in the world, free from opinions and viewpoints, does not grasp them and enter into disputations and arguments. As the lotus rises on its stalk unsoiled by the mud and the water, so the wise one speaks of peace and is unstained by the opinions of the world.
Buddha Saying
John
15 May 2014The most gorgeous Lotus I have ever seen, Ron!
fotograffer
16 May 2014Me too, and the lighting was perfect. Thank you John.
y. prior
15 May 2014a single WOW!
fotograffer
16 May 2014And a big Thank You.
neihtn2012
15 May 2014Wow! What a nice capture!
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thanks and thank you for visiting.
moorezart
15 May 2014Reblogged this on rebloggobbler.
Dudley Danielson
15 May 2014As always Ron, captured with excellence and sensitivity.
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thank you so much Dudley.
Dalo 2013
15 May 2014Awesome shot…and great words Ron.
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thank you Randall. That is a great compliment coming from you.
lynnsarda
15 May 2014Exquisite
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thanks Lynn.
Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat
15 May 2014Stunning photo of the lotus.
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thank you and thanks for visiting.
Inge
16 May 2014Only WOW!
fotograffer
16 May 2014Thank you Inge.
sueslaght
16 May 2014Exquisite photo.
fotograffer
17 May 2014Thank you and thanks for visiting.
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Tina Schell
20 May 2014Wonderful shot Ron, truly special!
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29 May 2014Thank you so much Tina.
Pinetree Photo Nature Discovery
20 May 2014Wow! Incredible shot – love your unique capture of the lotus form.
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29 May 2014Thanks, as always, Carol.
Photography Journal Blog
21 May 2014Gorgeous, a beautiful shot!
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29 May 2014Thank you so much.
Lynne Ayers
21 May 2014Stunning shot, Ron. Suck beautiful colour set off against the dark bg.
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29 May 2014Thank you Lynne. I appreciate you commenting.
catbirdinamerica
25 May 2014What an amazing photo, Ron! Once again a perfect capture and so clear! And I love the symbolism too. 🙂
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29 May 2014Thank you Cathy, as always.