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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe lotus is the foremost symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. According to Hinduism, within each human inhabiting the earth is the spirit of the sacred lotus. It represents eternity, purity and divinity and is widely used as a symbol of life, fertility, ever-renewing youth and to describe feminine beauty, especially the eyes.
One of the most common metaphysical analogies compares the lotus' perennial rise to faultless beauty from a miry environment to the evolution of man's consciousness--from instinctive impulses to spiritual liberation. In the Bhagavad Gita, man is adjured to be like the lotus--he should work without attachment, dedicating his actions to God--untouched by sin like water on a lotus leaf and the beautiful flower standing high above the mud and water.
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∙ 11y agoBecause she is thought to be related to the animal gods, and Vega.
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∙ 12y agoNo, he holds one. He sits on a snakamon
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∙ 14y agoBecause it represents newly-formed earth.
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What does Vishnu stand on?
A lotus flower.
What is the name of Lord Vishnu's lotus?
brahma kamala
What is Vishnu like?
Vishnu has four arms in which he holds a conch shell, a discus, a lotus and a mace. His vehicle is a divine eagle.
Why is the lotus flower considered important?
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.
What is meaning of name srinika?
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."
What 4 objects does Vishnu hold?
the conch
What do you mean by the Sanskrit word 'Padmanabhan'?
Padmanabhan comes from the Hindu word which means, "Lotus navelled; a name of Lord Vishnu."
What items does Ganesha hold?
a lotus flowe....
What is the meaning of 'Rajeev' in Hindi?
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"
What is the spiritual symbolism of the lotus flower and the history of the lotus flower?
In the Hindu religion, the Lotus flower is an flower that with every god and goddess. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vishnu, holds the lotus flower. Other Goddess and God holds the lotus flower. The Lotus Flower is the symbol of Peace.The Lotus was an important symbol for Ancient Egypt because it is the only flower which fruits and flowers at the same time. They considered it a symbol of creation, the sun, and rebirth.In Christianity, the white lotus symbolizes the Virgin Mary.Japanese tattoo artists use the lotus along with koi fish to symbolize luck.
What does Vishnu hold in his hand?
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
Why does brahama hold a lotus flower?
because lotus flowers are the flowers of the Hindu temple and because brahman is a Hindu god
