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4" Small Designer Oil Lamp With Petals | Brass

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The breezes released from the clouds' wombs, as chilly as the delicate touch of white lotuses and scented with ketaka flowers, can be breathed via the hollow of one's hands.

 

Kalidasa in his Ritusamhara gave special importance to the beauty of the Lotus. His verses explain how the delicate petals of rose get soiled or fall after aggressive droplets of rain touch them. This brass lamp with a central vessel of wick, looks like the manifestation of Kalidasa poems. The delicate petals of Lotus made of brass surround the oil basin. When lit the lamp looks like a lotus lit with the light of the soul. 

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MIV896
Brass
Height: 1.7 inch
Width: 4.5 inch
Depth: 4.5 inch
Weight 200 gm
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Illuminating Serenity: The Lotus Blossom Diya

Invite an aura of divine peace and auspiciousness into your sacred space with this exquisite brass diya. Crafted to resemble the unfolding petals of a lotus, this lamp embodies purity, spiritual awakening, and divine beauty, making it a cherished item for puja, meditation, or simply to adorn your home with a touch of sacred artistry.

Symbolism of the Lotus

The lotus flower holds profound significance across various spiritual traditions, particularly within Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hinduism, it is intrinsically linked to the Goddess Lakshmi, the bestower of wealth and prosperity, and to Lord Brahma, the creator, who is often depicted emerging from a lotus blossom. The lotus’s ability to rise from muddy waters, unstained and radiant, serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual enlightenment, purity of heart, and the triumph of spirit over material conditions. Its cyclical blooming and wilting also represent the continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth. This diya, shaped as a lotus, carries these potent symbols, making it more than just a lamp; it is a vessel of aspiration and devotion.

The Radiant Glow of Brass

Fashioned from high-quality brass, this diya possesses a timeless appeal. Brass, an alloy known for its durability and lustrous golden hue, has been a favored material for religious artifacts and decorative items for centuries. Its inherent warmth and the way it catches and reflects light enhance the ambiance of any setting. The polished finish of this lamp gleams with a gentle radiance, amplifying the flickering flame within and casting a warm, inviting glow that can transform your prayer corner or living space into a sanctuary of tranquility.

A Touch of Divine Craftsmanship

The intricate design, mimicking the delicate curves and layered structure of a lotus, showcases meticulous craftsmanship. Each petal is thoughtfully sculpted, creating a visually captivating piece that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This small but impactful diya is perfect for use during daily prayers, festivals like Diwali, or for creating a meditative atmosphere. Its compact size makes it versatile, fitting beautifully on altars, shelves, or even as a delicate accent on a side table.

Bringing Light and Blessings Home

This lotus-shaped brass diya is more than just a decorative item; it is an invitation to connect with the divine and to cultivate a sense of inner peace. Lighting a diya is a ritualistic act that symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and ignorance, and the illumination of knowledge and spiritual awareness. Allow the gentle flame of this brass lotus diya to fill your home with light, warmth, and the blessings of prosperity and serenity.

A Legacy of Light

In ancient traditions, the oil lamp, or diya, was central to religious ceremonies and domestic life. It was believed that the flame of the diya represented the divine spark within all beings and served as a conduit to the celestial realm. Families would light diyas to welcome deities, ward off negative energies, and to celebrate auspicious occasions. This tradition continues today, and this beautifully crafted diya allows you to participate in this timeless practice, connecting you to the rich cultural heritage and spiritual practices that have illuminated lives for millennia.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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