Lotus Flower Illustration
by Rochelle Fox
by Rochelle Fox
The lotus flower in Hinduism has many layers of symbolism. The lotus appears in creation stories, enlightenment stories, and in association with the chakras.The ultimate meaning is that it represents awakening to the spiritual reality of life. References to the lotus flower symbol are also found in the tradition of Hatha yoga, which features sitting in the "lotus" position" during meditation as a central core of its practice.
