the meaning behind my tattoos
i stumbled upon these. enjoy it as much as i did. ^o^
Aum. According to Hindu philosophy this syllable is combined of three components: the letter A (alpha), which represents creation, when all existence issued forth from Brahma's golden nucleus; the letter U, which refers to Vishnu the god of the middle who preserves this world by balancing Brahma on a lotus above himself. The letter U with the A, produces the sound of the long Ō (omega). The M produces the prolonged resonance of the nasal cavity with the mouth closed: it is the final part of the cycle of existence, when Vishnu falls asleep and Brahma has to breathe in so that all existing things have to disintegrate and are reduces to their essence to him. This is the M of Mahesha, also known as the great Lord Shiva, whose long period of yoga begins so that the sensual world ceases to exist.
Koi fish. The Koi Fish is symbolic in the Buddhist Religion, representing courage. Humans 'swim' through the ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish swims through water.
Lotus. Egyptian mythology the lotus flower is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth. In the East, the lotus flower is viewed as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. The lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but as it grows upward in aspiration toward the light, its petals open out in a beautiful flower. Om Mani Padme Hum, meaning, "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus." The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. It is associated with the goddess of wealth, Maha Lakshmi, who brings prosperity, purity and generosity. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus , symbolizing purity, beauty and everything that is good.
then there's another one that i personally designed.
i would be posting the pictures as well.. soon!