Lotus flowers have always attracted people's attention.for their tenderness, purity and nobility, they were especially valued in Feng Shui, because they symbolized divine illumination and wisdom. In the East, this plant has a special place in religious ceremonies. There are written sources and monuments of art dedicated to the lotus, and many myths and legends have been invented about it. According to the worldview of the Ancient East, our planet is a huge blooming flower on the water, and paradise is a large lake covered with pink plants, symbolizing the souls of the righteous.
Many gods are depicted with this amazingflower. Brahma is resting on it, the Buddha is sitting, and Vishnu is holding a white lotus in one of his four hands. The flower is one of the most powerful talismans, because it is functional and affects many human activities. The plant attracts positive energy, the special structure of the petals does not allow it to leave the house, so the flow becomes cyclical. Lotus creates an atmosphere of calm and peace, helps to achieve a state of higher spirituality, attracts wisdom. The divine symbol favorably affects the inhabitants of the house, clears the mind from evil thoughts not only to the owners, but also to other people who are near the talisman.
Lotus flowers have unique abilities. There is a belief that if you make a wish and inhale the scent of a plant while you do it, the dream will come true. This is not only a symbol of wisdom and harmony, but also of life; proof of this is the ability of seeds to germinate even two centuries after harvest. The crystal figurine of a plant is recommended to be installed on the table where the child is engaged, it will give inspiration, drive away extraneous thoughts. Since lotus flowers bring harmony in relationships, such talismans are recommended to be placed in the love zone, they look good over the matrimonial bed.
For centuries this plant hasspecial status and plays an important role in human life. For Southeast and Central Asia, lotus flowers are sacred, they were sung in verse, embodied in sculpture, embroidery, painting, and ceramics. Today, the plant has not lost its charm and value, and therefore continues to be popular. But one should not think that everyone only worships and admires the flower, this delight has also found practical application. From the lotus prepare a variety of dishes, make disposable dishes, it is used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
And today, tourists are attracted to the valleys with theseplants where you can make a unique photo. The lotus flower plays a special role in Buddhism and Hinduism, it is a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds. This divine symbol is often compared to man. The plant originates in the mud and only after time passes through the water column to bloom a beautiful flower. A person also has to climb the stairs, accumulate knowledge and improve, so that he can give his wisdom to all who need it.
