JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG
Radhekrishna to our readers,
Continuing our question about the lotus flower, we looked at a shloka from the Bhagwad Gita wherein the lotus flower has a mention.
From the shloka we learn that what is natural to the man of wisdom becomes a discipline to be practiced by all saadhakas or spiritual seekers and devotees. Our bodies have certain energy centers described in the Yoga Shaastras as chakras.
Each one is associated with lotus that has a certain number of petals. For example, a lotus with a thousand petals represents the Sahasra chakra at the top of the head, which opens when the yogi attains Godhood or Realisation.
In yoga, the lotus posture (padmaasana) is recommended when one sits for meditation.
A lotus emerged from the navel of Lord Vishnu. Lord Brahma originated from it to create the world. Hence, the lotus symbolizes the link between the creator and the supreme Cause.
It also symbolizes Brahmaloka, the abode of Lord Brahma.
The auspicious sign of the swastika is said to have evolved from the lotus.
These are the various reasons why the lotus is considered so special.
…concluded
Section II: Information about Indian herbs
In this post let us know about the herb named Hulhul which is called as Caravalla in English and Gynandropsis Pentaphylla in Latin.
- It is a herb which grows in the rainy season
- It is an excellent remedy for headaches, particularly migrane
- It is also effective in cases of malaria, piles and intestinal worms
- It is used as an ingredient in prescriptions for bite of mad dogs
That concludes our post for the fortnight. Till the next post next year, Radhekrishna!
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