The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s2.8
The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s2.8
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v2.c11.s2.8
Carved on the centre of the threshold ('udumbara'; 'bhuvangama') is a long stemmed full blown lotus, symbol of this universe in which divinity is established, symbol also of the state of dispassion of the Bhakta in which divinity is revealed to him. None may tread on it.³⁶ It is the mark of the threshold, above it, the image in the Garbhagṛha appears raised to the Bhakta who approaches it; and, while he or the priest is about to enter the innermost sanctuary he too is raised to the status of divinity.