Why do we consider the lotus as special?

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.

1. It is a herb which grows in the rainy season
2. It is an excellent remedy for headaches, particularly migrane
3. It is also effective in cases of malaria, piles and intestinal worms
4. 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!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam

Why do we consider the lotus as special?

JAY SHREE POOJYASHREE SHREE AMMA
JAY MAHAN BRAHMASHREE GOPALAVALLIDASAR
JAY SHREE RADHEKRISHNA SATHSANG

Dear Readers,

Radhekrishna to all!

We started the question “Why do we consider the lotus as special” in our previous post. As mentioned in the previous post, the lotus flower has a mention in the Bhagwad Gita, a very sacred text of the Hindus.

Let us look at that shloka. The same is as under:

Brahmanyaadhaaya karmaani

Sangam tyaktvaa karoti yaha

Lipyate na sa paapena

Padma patram ivaambhasaa

Meaning:

He who does actions, offering them to Brahman (the Supreme), abandoning attachment, is not tainted by sin, just as a lotus leaf remains unaffected by the water on it.

In this shloka the unique characteristic of the lotus flower has been described. The lotus flower remains untainted by its marshy surroundings. It sets a beautiful example for us to follow. In the world around us, there are several vices and evils which one should avoid. The lotus gives us the message to not fall prey to such vices and evils and remain untainted by them.

Let us know more about the significance of the lotus flower in the next post.

Section II: Information about Indian herbs

In this post, let us know about a plant named Gaozaban which is called as Onosma Bractestum in Latin.

1. Flowers and leaves of this plant act as a cure for many diseases including cold, cough, asthma and congestion of the chest
2. As a stimulant and a cardiac tonic, Araq Gaozaban – essence of the plant distilled like liquor – is widely used by the practitioners of the Unani system of medicine

That concludes our post for the fortnight. Till our next post on 22^nd December, Radhekrishna to all our readers!

Sarvam Guruvaarpanam