"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." Gautama Buddha
Yesterday, my Dad brought home a bouquet of 20 pink carnations which a client had gifted him for Diwali. I simply love carnations especially if they are pink and was really overjoyed to see the flowers.
I checked up on the flower at wikipedia and I found out that pink carnations are a symbol of a mother's eternal love. According to Christian legend, carnations first appeared on Earth as Jesus carried the Cross. The Virgin Mary shed tears at Jesus' plight, and carnations sprang up from where her tears fell.
"Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. " ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1844.
So, do you have a favourite flower ?
gobi manchurian :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story for carnations!!
ReplyDeleteI love Roses, all kinds on the plants ,not in my vase though!!:))
Orchids..for sure..they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Just the other day, I read on some blog how some town in east india had been painted pink because it was deemed a color for harmony.
ReplyDeletesurprisingly, I don't like roses atall..specially the red ones! and yep, I like carnations too!:) but I love wild flowers!:)
ReplyDeleteI love roses too, especially yellow ones.
ReplyDeletei like women they are all like flowers - tender with thorns hidden in some
ReplyDeleteNice pictures and I liked the quotes. WOW ...
ReplyDelete"If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." Gautama Buddha
Next time I see a flower I shall remember this quote.
Like the Budha's Quote !!
ReplyDeleteHere's to one of my fav. bloggers..Wish u a Very Happy and Prosperous Diwali..Take Care..Regards..Sam
ReplyDeletehmnn can't point to one favorite...but I love a yellow roses
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