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The spiritual meaning of colors in Hinduism are listed as follows:
- Red – is auspicious and represents the spiritual power that overcomes evil. This color motivates us, increases our vitality, and makes us passionate. It also gives us power and courage that strengthens our faith, confidence, and strong will as well as reinforces loyalty.
- Orange or Saffron – represents fire that burns away impurities and signifies the quest for spiritual enlightenment. Swamis, Saints or holy devotees who choose a spiritual life commonly wear this color. This color increases our sensitivity, generosity, and compassion as it builds up our energy and enthusiasm for life.
- Yellow – represents the spiritual light that illuminates the truth. Yellow stimulates our mind and intellect so that we acquire wisdom and clarity, which increases our inner strength and self-esteem. Yellow also increases our creativity and curiosity.
- Blue – represents the imperishable nature of the soul and the infinite presence of the Supreme Creative Force. It symbolizes immeasurable and pervading reality – formless Brahman. Whatever is immeasurable can appear to the mortal eye only as blue. For example, the cloudless summer sky is blue to us because the endless distance of space is interpreted by the eyes as blue in color.
Other reading material: http://www.hinduism.about.com/b/a/2004_03_20.htm; http://www.janih.com/kitiana/hindu/index.html
Relevant videos: https://youtu.be/wIer9hmMh0A
Contributor: Monita Sharma
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