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6" Brass Kapoor Aarti Spoon | Handmade

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Name: 6" Brass Kapoor Aarti Spoon | Handmade
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEQ588
Price: 40.00 USD
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Karpoor Aarti is an essential component of Indian custom that involves offering a fire lighted by burning camphor or Karpoor balls to cleanse the atmosphere. Karpoor smoke is also used to sterilize clothing and ceremonial artifacts. A single-container lamp or a five-container lamp is typically used to provide Karpoor fire or smoke. This metal lamp with five wicks is a practical way to pay homage to the Almighty. The lamp looks wonderful, thanks to a lovely Hoysala-style vine knot at the handle. When ignited with oil instead of Karpoor, the wicks are also sharp and produce extremely soft flames. This lamp is ideal for everyday worship rituals.

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Specifications

	ZEQ588
	Brass
	Height: 0.7 inch
	Width: 3.4 inch
	Depth: 6.8 inch
	Weight 240 gm

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An Emblem of Devotion and Divine Radiance

This exquisite brass kapoor aarti spoon is more than just a decorative item; it is a conduit for spiritual connection and a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Hand-finished with meticulous care, its intricate design speaks of devotion, drawing inspiration from ancient motifs that have graced sacred spaces for millennia. The warm, golden hue of the brass evokes the divine light that illuminates the path of seekers, reminiscent of the eternal flame that represents the omnipresent divine.

Echoes of Sacred Rituals

The act of performing Aarti, a ritual of waving lamps in front of deities, is deeply embedded in the spiritual fabric of India. This spoon, with its multiple depressions, is designed to hold fragrant camphor (kapoor) or small diyas, allowing the smoke and flames to ascend in a purifying and reverential offering. In Hindu mythology, camphor is believed to possess potent purifying properties, capable of cleansing not only the physical space but also the mind and spirit. The visual spectacle of multiple flames dancing together in a synchronized offering is a powerful representation of unity, devotion, and the collective aspiration for divine grace.

Artistry Rooted in Heritage

The ornate patterns adorning this aarti spoon are characteristic of traditional Indian metalwork. The flowing lines and stylized forms evoke imagery found in temple architecture, ancient manuscripts, and sacred texts. It’s possible that the intricate swirling patterns are inspired by the Naga, the serpentine deities revered in many Indian traditions, often depicted as guardians of hidden treasures and cosmic energies. The craftsmanship speaks of a heritage passed down through generations, where each piece is infused with a sense of purpose and reverence, transforming a utilitarian object into a work of art.

A Symbol of Purity and Light

The brass material itself holds significance. It is often associated with purity, auspiciousness, and durability in Hindu culture. Brass lamps and utensils are frequently used in temples and during religious ceremonies, believed to amplify the spiritual energy of the space. This aarti spoon, with its beautiful patina and the inherent sanctity of the metal, becomes a focal point for prayer, meditation, and the creation of a serene and sacred atmosphere within your home. It serves as a tangible link to the practices that have nurtured spiritual growth for centuries.

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.