The term “Flower Power” was introduced in 1965
by American Beat Poet
Allen Ginsberg
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand,
and a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
and Eternity in an hour."
William Blake
and a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
and Eternity in an hour."
William Blake
“Flowers please the mind and grant prosperity.
―The Mahabharata book 13, Anusasana Parva Chapter 101, verses 19-21
According to this verse from the epic Mahabharata, when a pious people with a pure heart offers flowers to the deities, the deities become gratified and as a result bestow prosperity upon him.
Yes, flowers play a significant role in almost every religious ritual in Hinduism. Any religious ceremony, be it offering prayers or performing Aarti, is incomplete without flowers. Worshiping Hindu Gods and Goddesses with flower offerings is not only considered auspicious but has its own importance too. Although, any type of flower can be offered to any God yet, there are certain ones which happen to be the favorite flowers of Hindu Gods that can bring you good fortune if offered to Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
―The Mahabharata book 13, Anusasana Parva Chapter 101, verses 19-21
According to this verse from the epic Mahabharata, when a pious people with a pure heart offers flowers to the deities, the deities become gratified and as a result bestow prosperity upon him.
Yes, flowers play a significant role in almost every religious ritual in Hinduism. Any religious ceremony, be it offering prayers or performing Aarti, is incomplete without flowers. Worshiping Hindu Gods and Goddesses with flower offerings is not only considered auspicious but has its own importance too. Although, any type of flower can be offered to any God yet, there are certain ones which happen to be the favorite flowers of Hindu Gods that can bring you good fortune if offered to Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
“If one offers me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it”.
Bhagavad Gita 9.26
as told by Krishna the God of Love
Bhagavad Gita 9.26
as told by Krishna the God of Love
Love is the answer, and you know that for sure;
Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow.
John Lennon
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"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books,
I live without envy."
Lope de Vega
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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
Albert Einstein
Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow.
John Lennon
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"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books,
I live without envy."
Lope de Vega
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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
Albert Einstein