The origin and spiritual meaning of the flower of the other shore that not everyone knows

The flower of the other shore is a flower associated with tragic legends and many mysterious anecdotes, a flower that is always mentioned with sad stories, separation, despair - the other shore. If anyone is a fan of ancient Chinese films, surely they have been touched many times by the beauty and meaning of this flower.

Unknown things about spider lily

Perhaps because of its mysterious thrill, many people wonder and ask what special spiritual meaning the flower of the other shore has.

The flower of the other shore is associated with tragic legends and many mysterious anecdotes.

Learn about the flower of the other shore

Spider lilies are real and are found scattered in many places around the world.

Spider lily has the scientific name Lycoris Radiata, often called by many different names such as Dragon Claw Flower, Manchu Sa Flower, Red Stone Flower . Spider lily is grown from bulbs and blooms after about 3 months.

In fact, the spider lily is real and is distributed in many places around the world. The spider lily is a flower of the red lily family, originating in China and then it was also found in Japan and in the United States in 1854.

The outstanding feature of the spider lily is the flowers that grow in strange clusters. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, 40 - 100 cm high. Spider lily often grows wild on rice fields, roadsides, hillsides and especially in cemeteries. Spider lily is one of the flowers with many different colors from red, white, purple, yellow.

A special feature is that the spider lily blooms on the exact day, 3 days before and after the Spring Equinox, called Spring Spider Lily. 3 days before and after the Autumn Equinox, called Autumn Spider Lily . The flower grows naturally and is planted from bulbs. The bulbs of the spider lily are poisonous because they contain lycorine - a toxic substance belonging to the alkaloid group that can damage the nervous system.

Meaning of flower of the other shore

Legend of the flower of the other shore

Legend has it that the flower of the other shore is the only flower that grows on the road to the underworld. Before a soul crosses the Naihe Bridge across the banks of the River of Forgetfulness, it will send all its memories to the flower of the other shore. Whether it is extreme pain or deep love, the flower of the other shore accepts those memories.

If you see the flowers blooming, you will not see the leaves, or if you see the leaves, of course you will not see the flower of the other shore.

The meaning of spider lily in cultures of different countries

Depending on each country, spider lily has different meanings:

1. In Japan, flowers symbolize painful memories.
2. In Korea, we remember each other.
3. In China, it is pure beauty, but also separation, suffering, and the beauty of death.

In short, this is a flower that represents separation and despair . The flower of the other shore also means 'separation, suffering, bad luck, the beauty of death', but many people understand the meaning of the flower as 'painful memories'.

On the other hand, it is believed that the flower of the other shore does not only bring bad omens and separations as mentioned in Japan, Korea and China. But many countries still consider it a good omen, lucky and pure. Therefore, the flower of the other shore is used in funerals, when visiting graves. In particular, the flower is also grown as an ornamental plant in temples and villas. When planted in large areas, it will create the effect of the 'river of the other shore' which is often filmed in legendary films.

The most obvious highlight of the flower of the other shore is that if you see the flower blooming, you will not see the leaves, or if you see the leaves, of course you will not see the flower of the other shore . Therefore, that is also the reason why the flower of the other shore carries the meaning of separation, distance and pain.

Spiritual meaning of spider lily

One special thing is that the flower of the other shore blooms at the right time. The flower of the other shore blooms three days before and after the spring equinox, called Spring Equinox, and three days before and after the autumn equinox, called Autumn Equinox. The flower of the other shore blooms in Autumn Equinox, the timing is very precise, so it is called Flower of the Other Shore.

Spider lily is a flower that blooms on the right day.

The explanation for the two days of the spring and autumn equinox is that in a year there are two days when the sun shines directly on the equator. The flower of the other shore blooms at the same time as the autumn equinox. This is also the time when, according to the teachings of Buddha, during the 7 days of autumn, the living can enter the world of the dead to meet their ancestors.

In folklore, people believe that the other shore is the gateway to the world of the dead. Some people also say that on these days, people on earth meet people from the underworld, and the other shore is where souls reside.

Many people think that because it is a flower for the dead, planting it around the house will not be good, the family will encounter many unexpected things. However, this concept is wrong. In Vietnamese religious culture, it is believed that planting red spider lily will be a connection between the living and their ancestors, helping them to visit and bless their children and grandchildren in the family to be safe and healthy.

According to feng shui, planting red spider lilies in front of the house gate helps the homeowner have good luck in work as well as in future life.

In Vietnam, where does the flower of the other shore grow?

Spider lily has been grown in many places around the world. In recent years, this flower has been introduced to Vietnam and is very popular because of its beauty and profound meaning.

In Vietnam, if you want to see the beauty of the spider lily with your own eyes, you can go to Da Lat. This is considered the only land in our country that has this special flower. Mainly because the climate here is cold combined with the steep terrain suitable for this flower to grow. Therefore, the spider lily in Da Lat gradually becomes a unique mark for this land, along with hundreds of other flowers that adorn the beauty of the city on the plateau.

In Buddhism, the flower of the other shore is also mentioned as the flower symbolizing Heaven.

In Buddhism, the flower of the other shore is also mentioned as a flower symbolizing the Heavenly Realm. Therefore, many people believe that seeing the flower of the other shore means you will avoid bad karma in life. So why not give it a try?

How poisonous is the spider lily?

First, through research, people found that the bulbs of the flower of the spider lily contain a lot of lycopene and galantamine, which inhibit the nervous system . That is the reason why many people mistakenly eat the bulbs of this flower, leading to poisoning, nerve paralysis, . even death without knowing the reason.

However, medicine is still researching the medicinal properties of the red spider lily and has successfully tested it in treating many diseases. Typically, it is anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, sedative, cancer treatment, etc. The scent of the red spider lily is similar to garlic, so it is used to repel many insects and even mice. Medicine also uses red spider lily to treat acne, swelling, and relieve rheumatic pain.

Thus, in some ways the toxicity of this flower is beneficial to medicine and human disease treatment instead of causing harm.