A wonderful combination of aquatic beauty

A unique creation of nature is aquatic flowers. These flowers floating in the calm waters of the beel-jheel or pond of rural Bengal fill our minds with peace for an instant. Such an eye-catching scene is depicted in the picture, where a wonderful bouquet of white water lilies and bright pink or red water lilies is seen. White water lilies are the national flower of Bangladesh. Its whiteness and simplicity highlight the true nature of rural nature. In the picture, the light yellow stamens between the white petals enhance the beauty of the flower. Right in the middle of it, three dark pink or red water lilies/lotuses are adorned. This contrast of white and pink has given the bouquet a royal and spectacular look.

These flowers are not only beautiful to look at, they have a deep symbolic meaning. While white water lilies symbolize purity, peace and simplicity; red or pink flowers carry the message of love and beauty. The way they stand tall even after emerging from the hostile environment of mud and water inspires us to remain beautiful even in the midst of the hardships of life. In the busy urban life, a handful of such aquatic flowers play a great role in relieving the fatigue of our eyes and mind. This simple yet extraordinary gift of nature reminds us that genuine beauty actually hides deep within nature.