Blessing on Seeing Beautiful Creatures
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Question
Hello, It is known that one who sees beautiful trees and creatures blesses "Shekacha lo be'olamo." Firstly, what is the meaning of this blessing? Secondly, does it refer to any flower or person that appears beautiful?
Answer
Hello
The explanation is that we praise the Almighty for creating beautiful creatures in His world.
It is not customary to recite this blessing nowadays. According to the explanation of Chayei Adam, it is because the blessing is only recited the first time one sees it, and for us, it is not something novel.
According to the explanation of Mishnah Berurah, it is because the blessing is only recited on something exceedingly beautiful, and who can precisely determine this.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 225, Sif 10