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Jan 23, 1917 to Feb 10, 1918
Feb 18, 1977 to Feb 6, 1978
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I love Lotus Flower. Lotus is of my favorite flower in the wrold. I would like to share with those who love Lotus flowers as much as myself that Scent of lotus heightens religious devotions Aryans who invaded ancient India believed in Brahmanism, but as they expanded their reign, they were compelled to incorporate other indigenous beliefs. Images of Brahmanic divinities became fused with those of the Indus civilization, and the lotus came to be worshipped as "Mother of all creations," since divine figures were thought to be born from the lotus. Likewise Brahma, the Hindu ruler of all gods, is also believed to have emerged from the lotus. In Buddhism, lotus symbolizes "a state of total selflessness," which is fundamental to Shakyamuni's teachings. 
The lotus is considered sacred mainly for the purity of its flowers that emerge beautifully from muddy waters. It also is representative of Nirvana. The Indian worship focusing on the lotus eventually spread to many other cultures, and became the base of religious doctrine such as the Buddhist Lotus Sutra, which continues to be highly influential spiritual teaching. In addition to the beauty of its blossom, the exquisite aroma of the lotus has also enhanced this sacred image. Religious devotions seem to be heightened by its sweet, slightly medicinal scent that floats about in the hot summer air.
