What is the symbolism of the lotus flower?
You may not know the symbolism of the lotus flower and the small experience of cultivating plants with symbolic meanings, the specific content is as follows:
In the traditional famous flowers of our country, the lotus can definitely rank in the top three, and it is also one of China's "Top Ten Famous Flowers", with the reputation of "gentleman among flowers", which has been deeply loved by scholars and literati since ancient times.
For example, Zhou Dunyi of the Northern Song Dynasty wrote in "Ode to the Lotus": "I alone love the lotus that rises from the mud and is not stained, washed in clear water and not seductive, straight inside and out, not entangled or branched, its fragrance spreading far and enhancing its purity, standing clean and elegant, it can be observed from a distance but not playfully touched."
The lotus grows in the mud, but its leaves are graceful, and its fragrance is refreshing and unforgettable. It embodies beauty, sanctity, and purity, becoming a favorite of many.
Moreover, the lotus flower has many auspicious meanings, which is also one of the reasons why people love it.
Beautiful love: Wang Bo, one of the "Four Great Men of the Early Tang Dynasty," wrote in "Lotus Gathering Song": "Pulling flowers together with the same stem, breaking the藕 to love the connected threads."
The lotus with two flowers on one stem is called "double lotus", which symbolizes the union of men and women, and the love between couples. The double lotus and unbroken藕 threads represent the intertwining of love between men and women.
Also, the alias of the lotus is "hibiscus", which rhymes with "husband's appearance", making it the flower of couples, symbolizing the harmonious and beautiful feelings between husbands and wives.
Auspicious: In Buddhism, the lotus is one of the "Eight Auspicious Symbols" because of its characteristic of rising from the mud without being stained, representing achieving enlightenment in Buddhism.
In addition, in folk auspicious paintings, Han Mountain and Shide, known as the "Harmony Two Immortals", hold a lotus and a box respectively, symbolizing harmony and peace, and the word "harmony" means harmony and auspiciousness.
And among the Eight Immortals, He XianGu also holds a lotus in her hand, symbolizing good fortune and auspiciousness.
Wealth and honor: The lotus also symbolizes wealth and honor. The lotus, or荷花, when placed with a heron, means "a smooth path to wealth and honor". When the lotus is painted or placed with peonies and white-headed eagles, it signifies "wealth and honor" until old age.
What is the symbolism of the lotus flower?
Many children and happiness: After the lotus flowers fade, they grow lotus seedpods, which contain many lotus seeds. These seeds symbolize many children and happiness, giving a sense of continuous life, implying a house full of children, the continuation of the bloodline, and early branching out.
Longevity: The symbolism of longevity of the lotus is known to most people. A lotus seed hidden in the mud can remain uncorrupted for a thousand years, and can even germinate and bloom into a beautiful lotus under suitable conditions.
Because of such a long lifespan, it is known as the symbol of longevity.
The above are the auspicious meanings of the lotus. Nowadays, many friends at home place some lotus-related ornaments, which is actually a hope to bring good luck to the family, to have everything go smoothly, to be prosperous and happy, to have many children and happiness.
Moreover, the noble and honest character of the lotus itself will also affect the whole family, reflecting the integrity, harmony, and elegance of family members.
The above knowledge about the symbolism of the lotus and the experience of understanding the symbolic meaning of the lotus, I hope this article can bring you a little help!