Om Mane Padme hum, “hail the jewel is in the Lotus.” This mystical phrase, popular in India for centuries, has it’s roots in Buddhism. Understanding it’s meaning can help guide one on the path toward spiritual enlightenment. In Tantric Buddhism, “the jewel in the lotus”is a metaphor for the highly ecstatic sexual union of the male and female energies. The “jewel” represents the phallus, and is also referred to as the diamond, gem or the lightening bolt; the dynamic vehicle of the male energy.

The lotus symbolizes the cosmic yoni from which all life was created. It has been a strong female symbol in the east for thousands of years. The male jewel buried in the open flower of the female lotus is a powerful symbol of the union of contrasts; the relationships of light and darkness, fire and water, and creation and destruction.

The “Jewel in the Lotus” is also the guiding light toward spiritual enlightenment. Everything we need to know, we already know. Meditation leads us to the answer. In yoga, the attainment of the highest spiritual energy is symbolized by a lotus growing out of the crown of one’s head. Our “Jewel in the Lotus” pendant incorporates several symbols to guide one on the spiritual path and heighten the awareness of one’s sexual energies. At the center is the “Om” sign.

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