- White lotus or Aravinda creates pleasing and desiring feeling (Harshana).
- Red Flower (Ashoka) creates attraction or temptation (rochanam)
- Mango blossom or Amra creates infatuation or delusion (Mohanam)
- Jasmine or Nava Mallika creates weakness or love sickness (Shoshanam)
- Blue water lily or nilotpala creates death (maranam)
The five arrows of Kamadeva in Hinduism, each symbolized by
a specific flower, encompass a spectrum of emotions and experiences associated
with love and desire:
White Lotus (Aravinda) - This arrow invokes the feeling of
pleasure and desire, known as "Harshana." It represents the initial
spark of attraction that ignites the flames of longing and delight.
Red Flower (Ashoka) - This arrow creates a sense of
attraction and temptation, termed as "Rochanam." It symbolizes the
allure and magnetism that draw individuals towards each other, fostering a
sense of irresistible fascination.
Mango Blossom (Amra) - Infatuation and delusion are evoked
by this arrow, known as "Mohanam." It signifies the state of being
captivated by someone to the extent of losing sight of reality, swept away by
an intense and often fleeting passion.
Jasmine (Nava Mallika) - This arrow induces weakness and
love sickness, termed as "Shoshanam." It represents the emotional
vulnerability and longing that accompany profound love, sometimes manifesting
as a yearning ache in the heart.
Blue Water Lily (Nilotpala) - The final arrow creates the
ultimate outcome of love's journey: death, or "Maranam." It
symbolizes the transcendence of mortal existence through the consummation of
love, where individuals merge into a unified spiritual consciousness beyond the
constraints of earthly life.
These arrows represent the multifaceted nature of love and
desire, encompassing both the ecstasy and the potential for profound
transformation that accompany the human experience of romantic attraction.