What are the meanings of the different colors of the lotus flower?

I have tried to research the different colors that the lotus blooms. i want a lotus flower tatoo but only if it has a meaning relevant to my life. each web site has different meanings. does anyone know the meaning of the different colors?

What are the meanings of the different colors of the lotus flower?
If it's a Buddhist lotus flower... you got me there. But I think blue is supposed to mean divinity in Hinduism, like w/ blue Krishna in paintings. Most depictions seem to have golden or pink and white lotuses, so those are probably safe colors to choose.





Wait, according to a website:





1)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.





2). 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.





3). Blue Lotus (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.





4). 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."
Reply:1). 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.


2). 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.


3). Blue Lotus (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.


4). 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."
Reply:This is the only thing I could find, but I thought it was neat:











Flower Meaning


There is a traditional meaning attached to each flower, that stands with their own significance and importance.








Acacia = Friendship


Agapanthus = Secret Love


Amaryllis = Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty


Anemone = Forsaken


Aster = Afterthought


Azalea = First love, Temperance


Belles of Ireland = Good Luck


Bouvardia = Enthusiasm


Buttercup = Childishness


Caladium = Great joy and delight


Calla = Magnificent beauty


Camellia, Red = Unpretending excellence


Camellia, White = Perfected loveliness


Carnation, Red = Alas poor heart


Carnation, Pink = I'll never forget you


Carnation, Purple = Capriciousness


Carnation, Striped = Sorry I can't be with you


Carnation, White = Innocence


Carnation, Yellow = Disdain


Chrysanthemum, Red = Love


Chrysanthemum, White = Truth


Chrysanthemum, Yellow = Slighted love


Crocus = Youthful gladness


Daffodil = Regard, You are the only one


Daisy = Innocence


Dandelion = Rustic oracle


Fern = Fascination


Fleur-de-Lis = Flame: I burn


Forget-Me-Not = True love


Freesia = Innocence


Galax = Encouragement


Gardenia = You are lovely


Gladiolus = Strength of character


Lilac, Purple = First emotion of life


Lilac, White = Youthful innocence


Lily, Orange = Wealth


Lily, White = Sweetness


Lily, Yellow = Gaiety, walking on air


Lily of the Valley = Return of happiness


Lotus Flower = Estranged love


Magnolia = Love of nature


Marigold = Grief


Myrtle = Home, love


Narcissus = Egotism


Orangeblossom = Purity


Orchid = A belle


Pansy = Thoughts


Peony = Bashfulness


Queen Anne's Lace = Haven


Rose = Love


Rose, Burgundy = Unconscious love


Rose, Deep Red = Bashful


Rose, Pink = Perfect happiness


Rose, White = I am worthy of you


Rose, Yellow = Decrease of love, Jealousy


Rose, Red %26amp; White together = Unity


Snapdragon = Presumption


Statice = Remembrance


Stephanotis = Happiness in marriage


Stock = Lasting beauty


Tulip = Fame


Tulip, Red = Declaration of love


Wall-Flower = Fidelity in adversity


Wax Flower = Riches


Yarrow = Healing
Reply:Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. The lotus flower starts as a small flower down at the bottom of a pond in the mud and muck. It slowly grows up towards the waters surface continually moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water the lotus flower begins to blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.





Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. The meaning varies slightly between the two religions of course but essentially both religious traditions place importance on the lotus flower.





In modern times the meaning of a lotus flower tattoo ties into it's religious symbolism and meaning. Most tattoo enthusiast feel that the a lotus tattoo represent life in general. As the lotus flower grows up from the mud into a object of great beauty people also grow and change into something more beautiful (hopefully!). So the symbol represent the struggle of life at its most basic form.





Lotus flower tattoos are also popular for people who have gone through a hard time and are now coming out of it. Like the flower they have been at the bottom in the muddy, yucky dirty bottom of the pond but have risen above this to display an object of beauty or al ife of beauty as the case might be. Thus a lotus flower tattoo or blossom can also represent a hard time in life that has been overcome.





Lotus flower and peonies are also two flowers that are very popular among Japanese tattoo artists and they make a great compliment to Koi Fish tattoos. Ironically enough the two koi fish and lotus flowers can often be found in the same pond in front of a temple. The Koi fish is a symbol typically for strength and individualism.