What is the meaning and symbol of an elephant?

The meaning and symbol of the elephant:

Elephants are powerful, but also gentle, naive, upright and honest; And being able to travel long distances with heavy loads is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and strength, and also known as the virtue of animals.

In myths and legends, elephants are born as shining stars, which can predict the gods. The ancient Buddha descended from the sky by elephants. It is also said that the elephant is the mount of Samantabhadra, and that it can predict the gods.

Some elephants carry lucky gems of different sizes on their backs and noses, symbolizing peace and good luck. Putting such a golden elephant at home or in the company can make you feel at ease and happy, and it is also the best gift that can best express your mind. Whether it is given to relatives, friends and boss leaders, it is the best choice.

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Symbolic significance of elephants: For thousands of years, people have formed an indissoluble bond with elephants. People like elephants and worship them.

In China's traditional culture, the word "Xiang" is homophonic with the word "Xiang", so the image is endowed with more auspicious meanings, such as treating the image as a vase (flat) as "peaceful image"; Carrying an elephant and inserting a halberd (auspicious) vase is "safe and auspicious"; Take the child riding (auspicious) elephant as "auspicious"; Carrying an elephant or rolling its trunk is "good luck".

The ancients said: "Peace is like an elephant", which means "good luck" and "going out into the phase". Dai people have always regarded elephants as a symbol of good luck and strength. Because Xishuangbanna, Yunnan is a paradise for elephants, the locals love elephants very much. Putting an elephant as a mascot at home means peace, auspiciousness and wealth.

The elephant's huge and graceful figure is considered as a backer in Feng Shui, which can improve the fortune of its placement; The elephant's long nose can absorb water, and the water in Feng Shui symbolizes wealth, so the elephant's nose is often regarded as a money-sucking nose, which has the same function as the brave.