This rare flower
symbolizes reincarnation of Buddha
TNN | Apr 21,
2017
Youtan poluo, mostly mistaken as lacewings
eggs, is one of the rarest flowers in the world and has an
interesting myth around its growth. This delicate flower is
believed to bloom once in 3000 years and is said to mark the
arrival of a royal king. According to Buddhist scriptures, these
flowers are a symbol of immortality and reincarnation of
Buddha.
The local name for this rare flower, in China,
is Udumbara. Udumbara, in Sanskrit, means an auspicious flower
descending from the heaven and these mysterious flowers omit a
distinct fragrance of sandalwood.
Among other interesting facts about these
white delicate flowers, one of the facts is that they were seen on
the head of Buddha statue at Chonggye-Sa temple in Seoul. A recent
sighting of this flower in 2010 was reported by a Chinese nun, who
could distinguish them from assuming it to be lacewing eggs because
they omitted fragrance of sandalwood.
The mysterious belongings of nature never fail
to surprise us and Youtan poluo is a perfect example of this. We do
not know if this flower is really an indication of Buddha's
reincarnation but it definitely remains special for its rare
qualities.