There is no creature on earth quite like the elephant. It’s at once a behemoth possessed of great strength and a gentle giant who carries the wisdom and intelligence of the ages. Because they are so unique, elephants have grown to have deep significance in many cultures, holding deep significance in religions around the world, and sacred power as a symbol, even in dreams.
Why Elephants Are A Popular Symbol
Elephants represent many things: they’re symbols of luck and prosperity, but they are also powerful beings that use their mighty strength to remove obstacles and negative forces. They also represent wisdom, long life, memory and vitality. Elephants have long been considered among the most intelligent animals on earth, with brains that weigh 11 pounds and have 300 billion neurons, which are similar to human brains in functionality.
Spiritual Significance of the Elephant
Native to Africa and Asia, the animals have special significance there. The Hindu god Ganesha is believed to be a remover of obstacles. He’s the god of beginnings, whom people worship before starting any major endeavor in their lives. In China, the elephant is a symbol of strength and wisdom. Buddha is often portrayed as an elephant, and his mother is believed to have had dreams of an elephant before his birth. The Ashanti people revere elephants as their reincarnated leaders.
Meaning of the Elephant
On a personal level, the elephant represents facing obstacles and clearing them from your path. When an elephant appears in your dreams, it can be a sign that there’s an obstacle in your life that needs to be addressed that can’t be ignored any longer. The animal’s wisdom will help guide you to the right decision and clear the way for you to find good things and cultivate happiness.
Placement of Elephant Images & their Significance in Vastu
House Entrance: As elephants are revered as guardians and saviours, displaying sculptures at the main door is said to bring good fortune to the inhabitants of the home. If your front door is spacious, you can even place a couple of elephants with raised trunks inside your house. A statue of Gajalakshmi (i.e., The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi astride a white elephant) may also be placed at the northeast corner of the home or the front door. You may point it away from your house to protect it from harm or bad energy. A statue of an elephant facing away from the door in the foyer or entryway is said to bring prosperity. Keeping the elephant’s head toward home is a tried and true method of warding off evil spirits.
Office/Study: Elephants serve as guardians and defenders of the home and workplace. If you put an elephant figure or picture at the front door, the chi energy won’t be able to escape. The statue on your desk can help you concentrate and stay calm under pressure.
Child’s Room: If you’re looking for elephant images to display in your family or kid’s room, choosing one with a mother and her calf would be the best choice. The figure’s presence, whether as wallpaper or in the shape of a toy, enhances learning and concentration. Put the toy statue in a prominent place so your children may see it as they go about their daily activities.
Bedroom: Vastu suggests hanging an elephant artwork in the bedroom to enhance marital harmony. A couple of elephants colours in the shape of a figurine, picture, or even a set of throw pillows would look great here. Beautiful paintings depicting elephants can also benefit Vastu if a statue isn’t your thing.
Elephant images, such as a silver elephant statue in the home, are a way to attract prosperity. Symbolic of the north, an elephant statue made of pure silver should be put there. To invoke blessings and attract money, store a silver elephant colour figure wrapped in red fabric in the locker of your house or workplace.
