Both storks and swans are white. And what distinguishes the stork from the swan? When it comes to understanding milk and water, a stork is a stork, and a swan is a swan.
The above-mentioned verse signifies the spiritual symbolism of a swan. A swan can separate milk from water. If a bowl of milk and water is supplied, it should be able to take only the milk particles while leaving the water alone! The stork lacks this skill. He may appear like a swan, be with a swan, fly, walk, or behave like a swan. But it doesn't turn him into a swan. This comparison holds a deeper meaning where the Hamsa or swan is the spiritually elevated person who can pick wisdom mixed with the adulteration of Maya. A stork with the same color is a person who cannot do that.
This Pair of Swans Idol in Granite from South India is a marvelous depiction of a compassionate pair of swans. Here the birds are seen trying to get close in an act of love. In an elevated sense of craftsmanship, the scales on the body of the swan are depicted perfectly. Even the eyes are carved perfectly displaying compassion.
Swans in India do have other symbolic meanings. For example, a pair of swans is considered to be the symbol of love. The Vaastu Shastra also supports placing images of a pair of swans to welcome conjugal harmony. Swans are believed to mate for life. They show affection by positioning their heads close to each other. This Granite pair is the perfect placement for homes aspiring for conjugal bliss and a love-filled environment.
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