Your fate is not set in stone.
Throughout Japan's history, the lotus flower has symbolized enlightenment. It rises from murky, polluted waters to bloom into something beautiful. Similarly, a person from any background has the potential to rise above their circumstances and achieve their own version of enlightenment.
This sword serves as a reminder of the strength and courage you need to chase your dreams.
Symbolism
1. The Lotus Flower (#1)
The first reference to the Lotus is the bail. Curves flow outward then taper back, hinting to the silhouette of the Lotus flower.
2. The Lotus Petals
The hilt of the sword references the petals of the Lotus. The blade protrudes outward from its petals like the bud of a flower.
3. The Lotus Flower (#2)
The blade itself references the flower as well. Its curves taper backward near its end to culminate into another symbol of the Lotus.
4. Energy of the Lotus
The sapphire set in the hilt channels the energy of the Lotus through the blade.