What is the meaning of lotus?

1. Meaning

The lotus pod refers to the center of the lotus flower, which contains multiple lotus seeds. Its homonym means "connected children". The ancients used it to imply a large house with many children and grandchildren, and the birth of many sons and grandchildren.

Just like the lotus, it symbolizes holiness and purity. For example, the well-known Guanyin lotus seat represents the purity of the Buddhist world. If it is a pair of lotus pods, it means the same heart and soul. In addition, the lotus petals surround the lotus pod, the lotus is delicate and beautiful, and the lotus pod is simple and heavy, perfectly showing the combination of typical beauty and solemn beauty pursued in Buddhist statues.

II. Introduction

The lotus pod, also known as the lotus pod, is a spongy receptacle buried in the pistil of the lotus. It is inverted cone shape. There are many scattered honeycomb-like holes on the surface of the receptacle, which will gradually expand after fertilization. There is a small nut in each hole, which is the lotus seed. It is edible and the fruit ripens in September and October.