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Lotus flowers are not only beautiful, but also have many important spiritual meanings. Lotuses often symbolize purity, rebirth and the ability to overcome adversity, although they can have additional meanings depending on culture and religion. In this article, we will teach you all the spiritual and cultural meanings associated with lotuses. Plus, learn what the different colored flowers mean, how lotuses are used in medicine and cooking, what lotus tattoos mean, and more fun facts about this aquatic plant.
Lotus flowers often symbolize purity, rebirth and inner strength. In Hinduism, they also represent the goddesses Lakshmi and Vishnu and symbolize enlightenment, fertility and prosperity. In Buddhism, they represent the Buddha and his path to enlightenment.
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