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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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