What does Lotus-eyed mean?

: the eye (as of a Buddha) shaped or drawn in eastern art in the form of a lotus petal.

Who is Lotus-eyed one?

Vishnu is often described as the “Lotus-Eyed One” (Pundarikaksha). The lotus’s 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.

What does Sita symbolize?

She is the consort of Rama, the avatar of the god Vishnu and is regarded as a form of Vishnu’s wife Lakshmi. She is also the chief goddess of Rama-centric Hindu traditions. Sita is known for her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage, and purity.

Does the lotus flower symbolize perseverance?

Lotus Flower in Buddhism Since the plant grows in muddy water, rises above it and turns into a beautiful flower that reaches light/enlightenment, the lotus flower is a symbol of strength, perseverance, fortune and promise in adverse conditions in Buddhism.

What color are Krishna’s eyes?

According to Swami Chinmayananda, the inspiration behind Chinmaya Mission, whatever is immeasurable can appear to the mortal eye only as blue, just like the cloudless summer sky appears blue to the physical eye. Since Lord Krishna is beyond our perception, it seemed apt to attribute this colour to him.

Why does Sita suffer so much?

Sita thought to herself, while she was captive at Ashoka Vatika that why she has to suffer alone like this in Lanka. First, She offended Her husband by doubting His ability to protect Her and insulted Him by calling Him a woman dressed as a man. Second, She was attracted to a deer, forsaking Her attraction to Rama.

How does Sita prove her purity?

Sita proves her purity by undergoing a fire ordeal, as seen in a mural detail at the Emerald Buddha Temple. Sita stands calmly in a gated area with flames burning around the lotus blossom platform on which she stands. In order to prove that she has been faithful, Sita willingly undergoes an ordeal, or trial by fire.

How old was Sita when gave birth?

Maa Sita given birth to Luva and Kusha in Maharshi Valmiki’s Ashram. Maa Sita was of age 44 years when she given birth to Luva and Kusha.

What does lotus mean in love?

The color of a lotus has its own meaning too. A white lotus and a pink lotus embodies purity and devotion. Meanwhile, a red lotus embodies love and compassion of the heart. If the bride is pregnant, another meaning can be derived from the lotus flower or a lotus flower ring.

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