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The Flower of Joy : Palash

Have you ever seen a flower which is synonymous to joy. It is the flower of ‘Palash’ as it is named in our West Bengal, India. It is a flower that blooms in spring. A season filled with life and Beauty and the flower ‘Palash’ authenticate the idea of vivacity and joyous nature of Spring. The significance of spring is reinforced with ‘Holi’- the most celebrated festival of colours.

In India we celebrate ‘Holi’ as to celebrate the coloures of life. In Santiniketan, where the noble Laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived this flower becomes eponymous to Spring at the time of holi. Our souls intermingles with each other as the colours mixes as in rainbow, It is a symbol of togetherness. It diminishes the difference between the caste, creed, religion, age, gender- it is a celebration of life.

A species of Butea, Butea Monosperma is native to tropical and sub tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and south east Asia ranging across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia. it is a small midsized dry season deciduous tree. The leaves are pinnate, the flowers are long, bright orangelike red bloomed in racemes; the fruits comes in broad pods.

From thousands of years it has been used in ‘Ayurveda’. It has the cure for several diseases, including some skin problems, it is because of this the powdered form of Palash petals as we call it ‘Abir’ is mainly used in playing Holi. It contributes to the economy in several ways. It is used for timber, resin, fodder and dye.

It is indispensable from our culture and rituals of India. The expressions of the tree as a form of ‘Agni’ or Fire, its dried branches are one of the main components of performing the ‘Yagna’ or the Fire Ritual. In Buddhism it is said to have used as the tree for achieved enlightenment or Bodhi, named as ‘Medhankara.

The soft buds of Palash sends us the message of the coming of the Spring as in Shelley’s words “ If winter comes can spring be far behind”. As the flower grows to be a bunch of Flame, the youthful exuberance of nature succumbs to the sensuous world and we all celebrate the vibrant colours of nature. It is that point of time when Humans become Natural true to its utmost Colours (Core).

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The Palash is also referred to as treasurer of the gods and symbolises the moon. Based on my understanding, this floral beauty serves a multifaceted purpose for many people across parts of South-East and South Asia. From religious significance to medicinal use, the value and importance served by this vegetation illustrate the power of the natural world. According to the Hindu religion, the trifoliate formation of the leaf is supposed to represent Lord Vishnu in the middle, Lord Brahma on the left and Lord Siva on the right. The flower connects the people to the spiritual/divine world. This symbolises how the plant or rather the Earth is a communicative object itself (Jussi Parikka, 2015). Also, the medicinal aspect of this flower places emphasis on the inherited views of nature and its relation to textuality. What do I mean by this? Well, the plant's ability to act as a remedy to heal numerous illnesses like skin disease has been recorded by the ancient doctors and spiritual healers of the past. Their capacity to cure numerous sicknesses and ways to utilise/harness their therapeutic prowess have earned it a place across various works of art, poems and literature.
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1. The Flower of Joy : Palash
  
  Have you ever seen a flower which is synonymous to joy. It is the flower of ‘Palash’ as it is named in our West Bengal, India. It is a flower that blooms in spring. A season filled with life and Beauty and the flower ‘Palash’ authenticate the idea of vivacity and joyous nature of Spring. The significance of spring is reinforced with ‘Holi’- the most celebrated festival of colours.
  In India we celebrate ‘Holi’ as to celebrate the coloures of life. In Santiniketan, where the noble Laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived this flower becomes eponymous to Spring at the time of holi. Our souls intermingles with each other as the colours mixes as in rainbow, It is a symbol of togetherness. It diminishes the difference between the caste, creed, religion, age, gender- it is a celebration of life.
  A species of Butea, Butea Monosperma is native to tropical and sub tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and south east Asia ranging across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia. it is a small midsized dry season deciduous tree. The leaves are pinnate, the flowers are long, bright orangelike red bloomed in racemes; the fruits comes in broad pods.
  From thousands of years it has been used in ‘Ayurveda’. It has the cure for several diseases, including some skin problems, it is because of this the powdered form of Palash petals as we call it ‘Abir’ is mainly used in playing Holi. It contributes to the economy in several ways. It is used for timber, resin, fodder and dye.
  
  It is indispensable from our culture and rituals of India. The expressions of the tree as a form of ‘Agni’ or Fire, its dried branches are one of the main components of performing the ‘Yagna’ or the Fire Ritual. In Buddhism it is said to have used as the tree for achieved enlightenment or Bodhi, named as ‘Medhankara.
  The soft buds of Palash sends us the message of the coming of the Spring as in Shelley’s words “ If winter comes can spring be far behind”. As the flower grows to be a bunch of Flame, the youthful exuberance of nature succumbs to the sensuous world and we all celebrate the vibrant colours of nature. It is that point of time when Humans become Natural true to its utmost Colours (Core).
The Palash is also referred to as treasurer of the gods and symbolises the moon. Based on my understanding, this floral beauty serves a multifaceted purpose for many people across parts of South-East and South Asia. From religious significance to medicinal use, the value and importance served by this vegetation illustrate the power of the natural world. According to the Hindu religion, the trifoliate formation of the leaf is supposed to represent Lord Vishnu in the middle, Lord Brahma on the left and Lord Siva on the right. The flower connects the people to the spiritual/divine world. This symbolises how the plant or rather the Earth is a communicative object itself (Jussi Parikka, 2015). Also, the medicinal aspect of this flower places emphasis on the inherited views of nature and its relation to textuality. What do I mean by this? Well, the plant's ability to act as a remedy to heal numerous illnesses like skin disease has been recorded by the ancient doctors and spiritual healers of the past. Their capacity to cure numerous sicknesses and ways to utilise/harness their therapeutic prowess have earned it a place across various works of art, poems and literature. Fatima MArjan (z5232783)
Contents of this reply:
1. The Flower of Joy : Palash
  
  Have you ever seen a flower which is synonymous to joy. It is the flower of ‘Palash’ as it is named in our West Bengal, India. It is a flower that blooms in spring. A season filled with life and Beauty and the flower ‘Palash’ authenticate the idea of vivacity and joyous nature of Spring. The significance of spring is reinforced with ‘Holi’- the most celebrated festival of colours.
  In India we celebrate ‘Holi’ as to celebrate the coloures of life. In Santiniketan, where the noble Laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived this flower becomes eponymous to Spring at the time of holi. Our souls intermingles with each other as the colours mixes as in rainbow, It is a symbol of togetherness. It diminishes the difference between the caste, creed, religion, age, gender- it is a celebration of life.
  A species of Butea, Butea Monosperma is native to tropical and sub tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and south east Asia ranging across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia. it is a small midsized dry season deciduous tree. The leaves are pinnate, the flowers are long, bright orangelike red bloomed in racemes; the fruits comes in broad pods.
  From thousands of years it has been used in ‘Ayurveda’. It has the cure for several diseases, including some skin problems, it is because of this the powdered form of Palash petals as we call it ‘Abir’ is mainly used in playing Holi. It contributes to the economy in several ways. It is used for timber, resin, fodder and dye.
  
  It is indispensable from our culture and rituals of India. The expressions of the tree as a form of ‘Agni’ or Fire, its dried branches are one of the main components of performing the ‘Yagna’ or the Fire Ritual. In Buddhism it is said to have used as the tree for achieved enlightenment or Bodhi, named as ‘Medhankara.
  The soft buds of Palash sends us the message of the coming of the Spring as in Shelley’s words “ If winter comes can spring be far behind”. As the flower grows to be a bunch of Flame, the youthful exuberance of nature succumbs to the sensuous world and we all celebrate the vibrant colours of nature. It is that point of time when Humans become Natural true to its utmost Colours (Core).

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