2" Small Brass Swastik Design Diya | Handmade

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Name: 2" Small Brass Swastik Design Diya | Handmade
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEQ593
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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This simple yet lovely brass lamp with a Swastika emblem in the center is an auspicious ceremonial object favored in Hindu households for daily respect procedures. The swastika is a Hindu emblem of auspiciousness and wealth. People use the sign to begin religious rites. It is also written on new receipt books, door panels, and the walls of new dwellings to invite Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. The simple designs on the mouth of the lamp make it more beautiful. This lamp with the sacred Swastika design is an excellent medium for warding off evil energy.

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Specifications

	ZEQ593
	Brass
	Height: 1 inch
	Width: 2.6 inch
	Depth: 2.85 inch
	Weight 195 gm

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A Beacon of Auspicious Beginnings

Illuminate your sacred spaces and bring a touch of divine grace into your home with this exquisitely crafted brass diya. This small, yet significant, offering is more than just a lamp; it's a vessel of light, tradition, and profound symbolism. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, its warm, golden hue speaks of ancient craftsmanship and a deep connection to heritage. The intricate floral border adorning its rim adds an elegant flourish, showcasing the artistry passed down through generations.

The Sacred Swastika: A Symbol of Prosperity

At the heart of this diya lies the revered Swastika, a symbol of immense spiritual importance across many cultures, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In Vedic traditions, the Swastika is believed to represent auspiciousness, good fortune, and prosperity. It is often associated with Surya, the sun god, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the eternal flow of energy. The four arms of the Swastika are sometimes interpreted as representing the four Vedas, the four goals of human life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha), or the four seasons. Its presence within this diya amplifies its inherent blessings, inviting positive vibrations and warding off negativity. The unbroken lines signify continuity and the eternal presence of the divine.

Whispers of Tradition and Ritual

The diya, or oil lamp, has been an indispensable part of Indian culture and religious practice for millennia. From the grandest temples to the humblest homes, its flickering flame has been a constant presence during prayers, festivals, and important ceremonies. Lighting a diya is a symbolic act of dispelling darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and inviting the divine light into one's life. It is believed to invoke blessings, purify the atmosphere, and foster a sense of peace and spiritual connection. This small brass diya, with its embedded Swastika, is a perfect embodiment of these ancient rituals, making it an ideal companion for your daily prayers, meditation, or for creating a serene ambiance during festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights. Its compact size makes it versatile, fitting beautifully on altars, side tables, or windowsills, casting a gentle glow that soothes the soul.

The Power of Light: Understanding the Role of Oil Lamps in

Hinduism Hinduism is a boon to human society for it guides everyone to follow their Dharma and rise above the material concept of life. Hinduism is also known as “Sanatan Dharma”. These are Sanskrit terms in which Sanatan means “eternal” and Dharma means “Intrinsic nature or occupation”. Thus it deals with the intrinsic nature or the real identity of the living entities; that which can never be taken away from them. The principles of Hinduism are given in the Vedic literature or scriptures that are considered “Apaurusheya”; they have not been written by any ordinary person but have been compiled by Vyasadev, the literary incarnation of the Supreme Lord Krishna. The word “Veda” means complete knowledge, both material and spiritual. The knowledge in Vedic literature is so vast and precise that if one looks carefully, he will notice that nothing is sentimental or imaginary but is based on facts and truth. There is a clear description and information about the identity of all living beings, the nature of the Absolute Truth, the reason for the existence of this world, the information about the world beyond this universe, and the relationship between us and God, the Absolute Truth.

Why do we light a lamp?

There are many rituals recommended in the Vedas for engaging our body and mind in the service of God. One of them is the lighting of ghee or oil lamps before the deity. According to the Vedic injunctions, all auspicious functions begin with lighting a lamp. It has a great spiritual significance. It is believed that the light of the lamp symbolizes “knowledge”, the wick symbolizes the false ego of the living entity, and ghee (clarified butter) or oil symbolizes all the negative tendencies (Anarthas) accumulated in the heart such as greed, lust, anger, and envy. When the lamp is lit by spiritual knowledge, all the Anarthas are exhausted, and the false ego, which is the root cause of conditional life, is also burnt. Therefore, the lamp is lit before the Lord as a sacrifice of our false ego in His service. Just as the light of the lamp dissipates all darkness, similarly, the light of knowledge dissipates ignorance of the Jivas and enables us to realize our real identity and purpose of life.

Why only an oil or ghee lamp?

One may question why only an oil lamp is lit before the Lord and why not an artificial light source. This may sound logical but lighting a lamp has a further spiritual significance. The flame of the light in a lamp always burns upwards indicating that by cultivating spiritual knowledge, one achieves the highest perfection of life and is always victorious. Also, a traditional lamp is the purest form of offering.

In almost every house of a follower of Sanatan Dharma, an oil or ghee lamp is lit before the altar of the Lord or before the Tulsi plant. Some people light it at dawn, some at dusk, and some people prefer to light it at dawn and dusk. Either ghee or sesame oil can be used to burn the wick. Vaishnavas (devotees of Lord Vishnu or Krishna) especially light a ghee lamp every day in the month of Kartik to offer their love and devotion to the Lord.