Lotus signifies subconsciousness and even purity. As Mother Lakshmi is Pure and Holy God himself he is depicted to sit on Lotus for symbolic understanding.
Goddess Lakshmi on lotus:To know the answer to this question we must know the symbolic nature of Trimurti.1. Brahma - Voluntary force - Air
2. Vishnu - Semi voluntary force - Water
3. Shiva - Involuntary force - Land
Brahma is not worshiped as an independent god because he enables us to lead a bad parallel life, symbolized by demons. To avoid this, he is supposed to represent the Voluntary component of the Semi voluntary (Vishnu) force. Thus, he sits on a lotus above water, that originates from the navel of Vishnu.
The symbolic nature of lotus:
The Voluntary (Brahma) force has one unique feature. It enables us to execute an action correctly, independent of our status. This is symbolized by lotus that stands above the water.
The discrimination of people:
Vishnu is symbolic of the Semi voluntary force that maintains status quo. This force makes us equally skilled in all the activities of our life. This gives us a status based on our average skill. In fact, Lord Krishna declares that it is he who created the four classes.
Lotus - the eliminator of discrimination:
Lotus is symbolic of an action that is independent of our status. Such actions enables us to interact with people of all classes and thus maintain equality.
Thus, Goddess Lakshmi sits on lotus to symbolize that she treats all as equal.
A lotus flower.
Vishnu was born from a lotus flower growing from the navel of the god Brahma. His birth signifies the preservation and protection of the universe in Hindu mythology.
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Vishnu has four arms in which he holds a conch shell, a discus, a lotus and a mace. His vehicle is a divine eagle.
The lotus is prominent in Hindu creation stories. Buddha is said to have walked from birth, and lotus flowers bloomed where he stepped. Vishnu is called the Lotus-eyed one. Deities, including Buddha, are often depicted with lotus flowers as their seats.
Srinika means lotus in the heart of vishnu.The baby girl name Srinika comes from the Indian word which means, "Godess Lakshmi (or) Lotus which is in the heart of Lrd Vishnu." Hindu word which means, "godess lakshmi." Unknown word which means, "goddess laxmi." Sanskrit word which means, "Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi."
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Padmanabhan comes from the Hindu word which means, "Lotus navelled; a name of Lord Vishnu."
In Hindu mythology, the symbols of Vishnu hold great significance as they represent different aspects of his power and attributes. For example, the conch shell symbolizes the sound of creation, the discus represents the power of destruction, the lotus flower symbolizes purity and enlightenment, and the mace signifies strength and protection. These symbols help followers connect with Vishnu's divine qualities and serve as reminders of his role as a preserver and protector in the Hindu pantheon.
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Rajeev means Blue Lotus... It used to mean Lotus .... Shri Hari Vishnu has a name "Rajeev netram", since lord Visnu is blue, and the eyes color is also of the same the term denotes "Blue Lotus"
The two front arms signify the lord's activity in the physical world and the two back arms signify his activity in the spiritual world. In Vishnu's upper left arm he holds a conch this represents that the Lord communicates with his devotees with love and understanding. In his upper right arm he holds a chakra the idea that the Lord uses this weapon to protect his devotees from evil. In his left lower arm he holds a mace this signifies that He sustains the manifest world by the energy that he holds in himself. And the right front arm he holds a lotus. :) by maisie