Lotus spray

Let us pray

Lotus flower: Hindus associate the lotus blossom with creation mythology, and with the gods Vishnu Brahma and Lakshmi. From ancient times lotus has been a divine symbol in Hindu tradition. Its unfolding petals suggest the expansion of the soul. The growth of its pure beauty from the mud of its origin holds a benign spiritual promise. Recall that both Brahma and Lakshmi, the Divinities of potence and Wealth, have the lotus symbol associated with them as their seats. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo_nucifera

Lotus Eaters – the Odyssey

Tiger Lotus or Egyptian White Water-lily, Nymphaea lotus, is a flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae that grows in various parts of East Africa and Southeast Asia. It is known to flower at night(!) and close in the morning and remains of the flower have been found in the burial tomb of Ramesses II. It is a perennial, it grows to 45 cm in height, and prefers clear, warm, still and slightly acidic waters. The color of the flower is white, sometimes tinged with pink. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_lotus