Lotus-The Cosmic Flower

Lotus-The Cosmic Flower is a tribute to the lotus flower the cosmic flower and the national flower of India and Vietnam. Lotus has played significant roles in Hinduism from the Vedic Era. Lotus is intimately associated with Buddhism from the time of the birth of Gautama (LORD BUDDHA) and Jainism too has close relationships with the flower.This flower has stimulated many poets artist and architects. The author has tried to capture the holistic glory of this cosmic flower and contain it in a microcosm. The result is this great book which anyone who is interested in the cultural history of India should read. Let us together toast to the glory of the Lotus.