唐·温庭筠
绿塘摇艳接星津，轧轧兰桡入白萍。
应为洛神波上袜，至今莲蕊有香尘。
In Buddhist symbolism the lotus is symbolic of purity of the body, speech, and mind as while rooted in the mud, its flowers blossom on long stalks as if floating above the muddy waters of attachment and desire. It is also symbolic of detachment as drops of water easily slide off its petals.