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7" Brass Ashtalakshmi Deep

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Name: 7" Brass Ashtalakshmi Deep
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIS835
Price: 85.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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This Ashtalakshmi Diya is commonly used in welcome rituals. Lighting and worshipping with this brass Ashtalakshmi Diya brings all types of wealth. It is constructed using the lost wax casting process, and the flame arch or crown of the lamps comprises eight holy representations of Goddess Lakshmi in various shapes. The light represents good fortune and wealth. The golden matt finish is an amazing touch that exudes everlasting beauty. The Ashta Lakshmi Diya is a solemn and lovely addition to any puja location, pouring blessings and auspiciousness into the surrounding environment.

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Specifications

	MIS835
	Brass
	Height: 7 inch
	Width: 5 inch
	Depth: 6 inch
	Weight 900 gm

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A Beacon of Prosperity and Divine Blessings

Embrace the auspicious glow of divinity with this exquisite brass lamp, meticulously crafted to honor the Ashtalakshmi, the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, the celestial bestower of wealth and fortune. This lamp is not merely a source of light but a powerful symbol of prosperity, abundance, and spiritual well-being, designed to grace your sacred spaces and invite divine grace into your home. The central motif of the lamp features a radiant wheel adorned with the depictions of the eight powerful forms of Lakshmi, each representing a distinct aspect of prosperity: Adi Lakshmi (the primordial goddess of wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (wealth and riches), Dhanya Lakshmi (agricultural wealth), Gaja Lakshmi (wealth and power, often associated with elephants), Santana Lakshmi (progeny and fertility), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory and success), Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge and wisdom), and finally, Dhairya Lakshmi (courage and patience). The intricate detailing of each deity invokes their specific blessings, creating a holistic representation of the goddess's multifaceted benevolence. Inspired by ancient Indian traditions and the profound spiritual significance of lamps in Hindu worship, this brass artifact serves as a conduit for positive energy. The act of lighting a lamp, or *diya*, is a ritual deeply ingrained in various festivals and daily prayers. It symbolizes the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and the ushering in of knowledge, prosperity, and auspiciousness. The warm, flickering flame is believed to purify the environment and attract divine presence.

Craftsmanship and Cultural Significance

Forged from high-quality brass, this lamp possesses a timeless elegance and durability. Brass, a metal revered for its purity and ability to conduct spiritual energy, has been a preferred material for religious artifacts for centuries. The artisans have poured their skill and devotion into every curve and detail, from the intricately carved deities to the scalloped edge of the halo-like structure that frames them. The sturdy base, adorned with decorative motifs, ensures stability, while the central vessel is perfectly shaped to hold oil and a wick, ready to ignite a sacred flame. The presence of the Ashtalakshmi is particularly significant during festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, where devotees seek to invoke Lakshmi's blessings for wealth and prosperity for the coming year. This lamp can also be a cherished addition to your everyday puja altar, serving as a constant reminder of the divine's presence and the abundance that surrounds us. It's an ideal gift for housewarmings, weddings, or any occasion where you wish to bestow good fortune and blessings upon your loved ones. Let the divine glow of this Ashtalakshmi lamp illuminate your path towards a life filled with prosperity, peace, and divine grace.

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.