Lotus Flower

What Makes the Lotus Flower so Special?

The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet. It grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the Lotus flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, the Lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind. The Lotus flower represents long life, health, honor, and good luck.

Universal Symbol for Spiritual Unfoldment

The symbol of the lotus flower appears in many religions and ancient traditions and is treated as a Universal symbol of spiritual unfoldment. Here are some of the meanings in different traditions:

Egyptian Lotus flower

The Egyptian Lotus flower symbol was called Sesen in the Egyptian language. In Egyptian mythology, the lotus flower is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth. The beautiful Lotus flower was also depicted as the original container from which Atom, the god of creation or the creator himself came into existence. Atum was considered to be the first god, having created himself, sitting on a mound from the primordial waters. Atum is the god of pre-existence and post-existence. In the binary solar cycle, the serpentine Atum is contrasted with the ram-headed scarab Khepri - the young sun god, whose name is derived from the Egyptian hpr "to come into existence". Khepri-Atum encompassed sunrise and sunset, thus reflecting the entire solar cycle. 

Eastern Lotus Flower

In the East, the lotus flower is viewed as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. The lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but as it grows upward in aspiration toward the light, its petals open out in a beautiful flower. This symbolizes the human situation of day to day life of mud but our ability to aspire upwards to the divine and spiritual freedom. Om Mani Padme Hum, meaning, "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus" is the sacred mantra of the Tibetans. 

Christian Lotus Flower

The Christian alternative to the lotus is the white lily which, relating to Mary as queen of heaven, signifies both fertility and purity. Traditionally the Archangel Gabriel carries the lily of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. "Blessed are the pure in heart," said Jesus, "for they shall see God." The teachings of the Galilean Master and those of India's great yogis were cut from the same cloth of self-realization.

Indian Yoga Lotus Flower

The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. It is associated with the goddess of wealth, Maha Lakshmi, who brings prosperity, purity, and generosity. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus flower, symbolizing purity, beauty and everything that is good.

Lotus Jewelry - Meaningful Creation

Symbols are a means of bringing subtle, inner realities to a focus in outward expression. Within the fundamental unity of consciousness, certain symbols, such as the lotus flower lifting itself in purity above the muddy water, possess universal relevance and power.  David's Lotus jewelry collection contains the Lotus Ring and lotus flower earrings with different stones, Egyptian Lotus Ring, Lotus Necklace and more. View the designs below.

Lotus Flower Ring - Combination of Beauty and Modesty

Lotus Ring Silver Price: $137 USD

Lotus Ring Gold Price: $761 USD

The lotus ring contains the lotus flower symbol on both sides of the ring. The Hebrew engraving translation is: "Life flows within and without you". This sentence holds the secret of unification with the One. When our false Ego dissolves, we enter the state of unification with the whole - hence life flows within you and without you. The sentence is taken from a song by George Harrison:

"We were talking - about the space between us all and the people -
Who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion never glimpsing the truth
Then it's far too late when they pass away.

We were talking - about the love we all could share
When we find it - to try our best to hold it there - with our love
With our love we could save the world - if they only knew

Try to realize it's all within yourself - no-one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life flows on within you and without you.

We were talking - about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know, they can't see - are you one of them?

When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see we are all one
And life flows on within you and without you."

Lotus flower: Symbol of Spiritual Unfoldment
By Within You Without You
George Harrison

More Lotus Flower Jewelry Designed by the artist David Weitzman

Lotus Earrings Gold Price: $610 USD

Lotus Earrings Silver Price: $144 USD

Nefertiti Lotus Earrings Silver Price: $175 USD

Nefertiti Lotus Earrings Gold Price: $923 USD

Egyptian Lotus Ring Silver Price: $170 USD

Egyptian Lotus Ring Gold Price: $1,142 USD

Ka Bracelet Gold Price: $5,018 USD

Ka Bracelet Silver Price: $309 USD

Ankh And Lotus Necklace Silver Price: $306 USD

Ankh And Lotus Necklace Gold Price: $3,084 USD