Life of a pomegranate

The pomegranate is one of the most powerful ancient symbols, rich in meaning and present in various traditions and major religions. In Judaism, it symbolizes righteousness, as it is believed to have 613 seeds, corresponding to the 613 mitzvot, or commandments, of the Torah. It also signifies fruitfulness, knowledge, and wisdom. In Christianity, the pomegranate represents resurrection and eternal life. In Chinese symbolism, it stands for fertility due to its abundance of seeds. The Qur’an contains several references to pomegranates, with legends claiming each pomegranate holds one aril from paradise. In applied arts like carpet design across Asia and the Middle East, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility.