LOTUS – When in Rut, Bloom as Lotus

LOTUS – When in Rut, Bloom as Lotus – is the bottom-line message that this divine flower often spreads.

Lotus as a sacred flower or divine flower needs no introduction. From the lord Brahma – the creator of the Universe – to lord Vishnu the Manager of the Universe & Goddess Lakhmi, Saraswati…. either they carry a lotus in their hands, or they are often seen sitting on it.

The journey of the lotus plant is often considered as a symbol of human’s journey in the path of spirituality & finally attaining enlightenment.

The lotus plant sprouts from dirty waters, emerges through the darkness, finding a way out to break free & come to the surface of water. In the process it gets cleansed & develop a protective layer which keeps it untouched with water. Then, its petals open and the lotus plant blossoms into an exquisite flower that blooms above the surface of the water.

The journey itself symbolises that when we are through hardships & struggles, we must seek a way out to break ourselves free. And the path of spirituality comes as rescue for it. The path itself help us to wade through & finally we come to a position where we become untouched by any suffering as we emerge above it. And not only we become pure & free from our karmic bondage but also, we are protected & becomes our highest self.

The sight of this sacred flower not matter where you see it, in reality, online platform itself comes with life insights.

Its sight itself is an affirmation that “There is a positive outcome coming your way.”
It also means that you are protected by Divine power.
I have often observed that when there is something great to happen, often lotus appears before me repeatedly.
When the lotus catches our eyes & attention especially at our most helpless time of life, trust the universe that it has sent across the lotus to boost our confidence to sail though the rocky patch. There are lights at the end of the tunnel.
Lotus is called “the womb of the universe” because of the its life-giving attributes. In Hindu sacred texts, it is believed that Lord brahma created the Universe from the petals of a golden lotus which bloomed when everything was covered with water. So, the lotus is a symbol of fertility & creativity.
The lotus also tries to tell us that “Have Patience, things will be fine.”
I often feel that when lotus appears there is a sudden financial gain. Almost like a windfall in terms of a gift, promotion, profit in business or hike in salary.
When we feel stuck lotus appears to let us know that there exists a way to break free.

Lotus plants root in the dirt, develops extended stems growing upward to reach the surface of the water. There, lotus blooms unfolding the petals one by one. It emerges pure & pristine from the muddy water as it develops a protective outer coating that repels dirt and water.

It’s day-blooming plants submerge and close up at night and reawaken above the water every morning. The petals last for just a handful of days before shedding.

Life is living it now. Getting through the challenges & ascending & reaching above it is what the human life is all about before the time reaches. The lotus often reminds us of this truth of life.