In this investiture of fleshly life A soul that is a spark of God survives . And sometimes it breaks through the sordid screen And kindles a fire that makes us half-divine. Savitri, Book 11, Canto V
The spiritual sinificance of this flower -was named as Progress by The
Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram. She was the authority in this subject
in the world. The Hindi name of this flower is 'sadabahar'. In Bengal
it is called -'Nayantara'
The technical name of this plant is Catharanthus pussilus which comes
from the Greek word meaning ' pure flower'. Previously it was known by
the botanical name of Vinca Rosea. It is also known as Madagascar
periwinkle. Today, the leaves and roots of the periwinkle are used in
the pharmaceutical industry and in ayurvedic medicines to treat
different diseases like diabetes, hypertension and cancer.
A very common flower in Bengal. Its botanical name is THEVETIA
NERIIFOLIA. It is found mainly in three colours. The other two are
deep yellow and white.I like the colour as seen in the image.
It's my favourite because of its sweet divine fragrance.
It is also known as Lucky Nut
Perhaps the origin of this flower is Indonesia.
Read it in this moon-lit night what the sun told before he left!
[From my roof]
