And where else could I possibly start than with Lotus, and the ohm/om/aum symbol.
ohm om aum
Om (or Aum) (listen (help·info); Sanskrit: ॐ, ओम्, romanized: Ōṃ) is a sacred sound, syllable, mantra, or an invocation in Hinduism. Om is the prime symbol of Hinduism. It is variously said to be the essence of the supreme Absolute, consciousness, Atman, Brahman, or the cosmic world. In Indian traditions, Om serves as a sonic representation of the divine, a standard of Vedic authority and a central aspect of soteriological doctrines and practices. The syllable is often found at the beginning and the end of chapters in the Vedas, the Upanishads, and other Hindu texts. Om emerged in the Vedic corpus and is said to be an encapsulated form of Samavedic chants or songs. This symbol is used across many different spiritual groups nowadays.
Left the wiki links for key terms above as I found them interesting to explore.
SYMBOLOGY OF STROKES
While its symbol is recognized by most, much fewer actually know what the combination of curves, crescent, and dot, which make up Om’s visual representation, actually stand for.
Each aspect of the visual form of Om signifies a particular state of reality. The large lower curve marks the normal waking state (jāgrat). In this condition, the mind identifies with the physical body and perceives the world through the senses.
The upper curve indicates the unconscious state, or that of deep sleep (sushupti). This is a state of total unawareness, in which you are in a deep dreamless sleep, and you are withdrawn from both physical and mental activities.
The middle curve denotes the dream state (swapna). The dream state is in between the deep sleep and waking state, where a person explores the subconscious. Your consciousness is turned inwards, as your fears, hopes, and desires manifest themselves in an imaginary world.
The dot is a symbol of enlightenment (turiyā). In this state, a person becomes harmonized with the Absolute, recognizing that all of creation is made up of spirit and is united through that commonality. This state is beyond the mundane senses, and can only be achieved by associating with spiritual energy.
The crescent represents maya, which separates the three curves from the dot. Maya is the illusion that binds an individual soul to the material world. By chanting Om, one can transcend the three curves of material consciousness, and attain the dot of enlightenment.
Broken down, the three letters of A – U – M represent a number of sacred trinities:
The different conditions of consciousness — the waking state, the dreaming state, and the deep sleep state.
The deities in charge of the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
The three original Vedic scriptures — Rg, Yajur, and Sāma.
The three worlds — earth, atmosphere, and ether.
The three aspects of time — past, present, and future.
In the Bhakti tradition (yoga of devotion) — Krishna (seen by his devotees as the God of Creation), Rādhārāni (Krishna’s eternal consort, or God’s female counterpart), and the ordinary living beings.
Om encompasses all of creation, and its merciful energy can be attained by any who seek it, regardless of who they are, where they come from, or whichever faith they follow.
Ohms Law
Ohm's Law is a formula used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit.
To students of electronics, Ohm's Law (E = IR) is as fundamentally important as Einstein's Relativity equation (E = mc²) is to physicists.
E = I x R
When spelled out, it means voltage = current x resistance, or volts = amps x ohms, or V = A x Ω.
Named for German physicist Georg Ohm (1789-1854), Ohm's Law addresses the key quantities at work in circuits
The lotus (Sanskrit and Tibetan padma) is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols and one of the most poignant representations of Buddhist teaching.
The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight. This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.
Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive plant, also known as blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily. It’s been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep aid, and anxiety reliever. However, due to its psychoactive properties, many people wonder if it’s legal and safe to use. LINK for more detailed info.
(Skt. utpala; Tib. ut pa la): This is a symbol of the victory of the spirit over the senses, and signifies the wisdom of knowledge. Not surprisingly, it is the preferred flower of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.
White Lotus (Skt. pundarika; Tib. pad ma dkar po): This represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity (bodhi). It is associated with the White Tara and proclaims her perfect nature, a quality which is reinforced by the color of her body.
Pink Lotus (Skt. padma; Tib. pad ma dmar po): This the supreme lotus, generally reserved for the highest deity. Thus naturally it is associated with the Great Buddha himself.
Red Lotus (Skt. kamala; Tib: pad ma chu skyes): This signifies the original nature and purity of the heart (hrdya). It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart. It is the flower of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
There are many names for lotus in Saṃskṛta:-
पद्म ; Padma
कुमुद ; Kumuda
पुष्कर ; Puṣkara
अम्भोजिनी ; Ambhojinī
पद्मिनी ; Padminī
पुण्डरीक ; Puṇḍarīka
उत्पल ; Utpala
दलकोमल ; Dalakomala
सरुद्भव ; Sarudbhava
तोयज ; Toyaja
मृणालिनी ; Mṛṇālinī
नलिनी ; Nalinī
अनीकिनी ; Anīkinī
जलजा ; Jalajā
उत्पलिनी ; Utpalinī
अम्बुरुहिणी; Amburuhiṇī
सूक ; Sūka
श्रीवास ; Śrīvāsa
मदनार्णव ; Madanārṇava
गम्भीर ; Gambhīra
वारिज ; Vārija
पर्णसि; Parṇasi
नीरज ; Nīraja
सहस्रपत्त्र ; Sahasrapattra
अम्बुज ; Ambuja
आस्यपत्त्र ; Āsyapattra
शृङ्ग ; Śṛṅga
पाथोज ; Pāthoja
नदीज ; Nadīja
सरोजन्मन् ; Sarojanman
उदज ; Udaja
सरसिरुह ; Sarasiruha
कुटप ; Kuṭapa
विष्णुपद ; Viṣṇupada
अरविन्द ; Aravinda
सरोज ; Saroja
सरसिज ; Sarasija
नलिन ; Nalina
जलाह्वय ; Jalāhvaya
सरसीज ; Sarasīja
नीररुह ; Nīraruha
कवार ; Kavāra
कमल ; Kamala
सलिलजन्मन् ; Salilajanman
अम्भोरुह् ; Ambhoruh
पाथोरुह ; Pāthoruha
पङ्कज ; Paṅkaja
हिम ; Hima
सुजल ; Sujala
कञ्ज ; Kañja
खरदण्ड ; Kharadaṇḍa
अम्भोजन्मन् ; Abhojanman
पन्ङ्कज ; Panṅkaja
कुव ; Kuva
दृशाकाङ्क्ष्य ; Dṛśākāṅkṣya
कज ; Kaja
शीतल ; Śītala
कान्तार ; Kāntāra
श्रीपर्ण ; Śrīparṇa
जलेजात ; Jalejāta
शोभन ; Śobhana
पयोरुह ; Payoruha
जलजकुसुम ; Jalajakusuma
देवन ; Devana
सरसीरुह् ; Sarasīruh
सारस ; Sārasa
रमाप्रिय ; Ramāpriya
अम्बुजन्मन् ; Ambujanman
हिमाह्वय ; Himāhvaya
सरोरुह् ; Saroruh
जलजन्मन् ; Jalajanman
Weaving here:
In Chinese culture, Confucian scholar Zhou Dunyi 1017–1073) wrote:
I love the lotus because while growing from mud, it is unstained.
Back to Hindu:
Vishnu is often described as the "Lotus-Eyed One" (Pundarikaksha).[4] 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. In Hindu iconography, other deities, like Ganga and Ganesha, are often depicted with lotus flowers as their seats.
One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus is untouched by water. — Bhagavad Gita 5.10:
Further reflection/realisation I've now had is that - I did not put in the intro - yesterday in working through some reversals of snakes, vagus nerve INFILTRATION etc type schtuffs, and then here we are working through.
Popular chant and for cleansing rooms/spaces/self etc from negative energies:
Om mani padme hum - "the jewel in the lotus"
Posture/Yoga asana:
The name Padmasana is from the Sanskrit पद्म Padma, "lotus" and आसन, Āsana, "posture" or "seat".
That's all for now. Ashwaghanda wants to come out....
CLOSE.