Water is the driving force of all nature

-Leonardo Da Vinci

We know or at least are aware that 90% of the earth’s surface is covered with water and ice. And the human body consists of water of over 70% of water. When you stand by the ocean, you immediately feel a sense of humility and how miniature you are compared to the endless vast water. Before we relativeness of water and human consciousness, let’s break down the definition of water from scientific lenses:

Water is a chemical substance composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. It is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life. It is the most abundant liquid on Earth. It is a vital resource for human and animal life. Water is a polar molecule with its molecules having a positive and negative charge, which allows it to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules. This property gives water its unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve other substances, its high surface tension, and its high boiling point.

It is quite obvious that water holds power and it is power by its existence.

The Sacred symbol of Water and Religion

Genesis 1:2 reads – Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. It is telling that water was already in existence before the creation of living organisms. There was Darkness and Water and The spirit of the Creator. Water is commonly associated with femininity whilst light is associated with muscularity.

Washing rituals and immersions

Some religious groups use water especially prepared for religious purposes (holy water in most Christian denominations, Rambha in Mandaeism, amrita in Sikhism, and Hinduism). Many religions also consider particular sources or bodies of water to be sacred or at least auspicious; examples include Lourdes in Roman Catholicism, the Jordan River (at least symbolically) in some Christian churches, and Mandaeism called Yardena, the Zamzam Well in Islam and the River Ganges (among many others) in Hinduism. (source Wikipedia)

Baptism is the commonly used ritual for renewal and rebirth of one’s body, mind, and soul to live the Christian philosophy i.e. to be BORN AGAIN. That is to be born again you need to go back to the source of Mother (water) and Father (Light) so that they re-birth you. This principle applies to other indigenous cultural and traditional practices. You don’t have to be a believer to know that bathing with water revives and re-energizes the body, thus the mind and soul also receive the same revival and energy.

Wikipedia further explains that Faiths that incorporate ritual washing (ablution) include Christianity, Mandaeism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, Shinto, Taoism, and the Rastafari movement. Immersion (or aspersion or affusion) of a person in the water is a central sacrament of Christianity (where it is called baptism); it is also a part of the practice of other religions, including Mandaeism (masbuta), Judaism (mikvah), and Sikhism (Amrit Sanskar). In Shinto, water is used in almost all rituals to cleanse a person or an area (e.g., in the ritual of misogi).

The Divine Powers of Water

Water is vital for any living organism’s survival. Did you know that chlorophyll (i.e. Green) is a mixture of water (blue) and Sun (Yellow)? And that Darkness is required for this alkhemy to bring out the green plants or any that is naturally produced or naturally simulated? (I digressed, apologies).

I have already covered the divinity of water as the majority of faith groups and native cultures make use of water in their rites, rituals, and ceremonies to invite their “God(s)”. Most spiritually inclined individuals tend to bathe in rivers and/or running waters to revive and energize their inner selves. The results are always that which brings inner peace with self and the world, calmness, and over an understanding of the intricacies of life. Shamans encounter water dwellers that can only be seen with cosmic eyes. Some constantly see visions of themselves engulfed by unimaginable gigantic ocean waves or the ocean speaking with them hence “stories” of mermaids or fish-man are told since antiquity. No wonder Aqua-Man eventually made it into our home screens to narrate the antiquity days

Remember every living organism was born in water from an amniotic sac to shells, seeds, etc, we are from the primordial dark waters and the light of the creator was breathed into existence. When humans enter the earth, they are bathed with water and they are reciprocally bathed when they send for burial.

Conclusion

Spent some time around flowing water and taking a shower or a bath. Speak to the water as if it is a person and drink some spring water whilst at it. The Sacred symbolism of water is the mother nature of water represented in faith groups and cultures.

With Lots of Love and Peace, take care.