padma
Sanskrit lotus flower
Padma is a Sanskrit word for lotus, particularly the sacred lotus flower that figures prominently in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
In these contexts, the lotus represents purity, spiritual awakening, and divine beauty—rising unstained from muddy waters.
The term appears in religious texts, yoga terminology, and meditation practices: padmasana is the cross-legged lotus position. (Capitalized Padma is a proper name.)
Plant's reproductive organ
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- waterlilyFloating pond flower
- pondSmall still body
aquatic · sacred · pink · floating · muddy · purity · enlightenment · unfurling
Repeated focus phrase
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- meditationFocused attention practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- omHindu meditative chant
mudra · tantra · spiritual · chant · sacred · syllable · invocation · enlightenment
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
- seatPlace for sitting
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- deityWorshipped supernatural being
- buddhaAwakened spiritual master
sculpture · carving · temple · mandala · artwork · relief · statue · pose
South Asian native
- femininePertaining to women
- goddessFemale sacred being
- daughterFemale child of parents
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
traditional · auspicious · namesake · family · heritage · birth · naming · ceremony
Non-military person
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- presidentElected leader of nation
- republicState with elected leaders
- medalMetal honor token
ceremony · recipient · distinguished · recognition · achievement · excellence · service · national
flower
Plant's reproductive organ
pond · aquatic · sacred · pink · floating · muddy · purity · enlightenment · unfurling · seed
mantra
Repeated focus phrase
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- meditationFocused attention practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
om · mudra · tantra · spiritual · chant · sacred · syllable · invocation · enlightenment · devotion
throne
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
buddha · sculpture · carving · temple · mandala · artwork · relief · statue · pose · asana
indian
South Asian native
blessing · traditional · auspicious · namesake · family · heritage · birth · naming · ceremony · honorific
civilian
Non-military person
medal · ceremony · recipient · distinguished · recognition · achievement · excellence · service · national · prestigious
- Ashtamangalaendless knot, golden fish, lotus flower, parasol, conch shell
- Asian numeralscrore, lac, nil
- Indian unitsdecimal, cotta, ground, cent, paisa
- Sanskrit numberstri, shat, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers
- Hindi numbersdo, teen, char, bees, tees
- Hindu worshippuja, aarti, mantra, darshan, arcana
padmamaya
Phenomenal world's deceptive nature
samsara · ignorance · spiritual darkness · defilement · impurity
padmawater lily
Aquatic flowering plant
thorn · weed · bramble · thistle · poison ivy