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8" Brass Shodash Upachara - Vedam

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Name: 8" Brass Shodash Upachara - Vedam
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: MIT352
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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This brass Shodash Upchar lamp is an arched lamp commonly known as an anasaka lamp. The word anasaka means without any wick. These lamps are devoid of an oil basin. This lamp consists of the Kirtimukha arch, mandatory for these kinds of lamps. There is also a central image of Veda, placed under the arch. There are small holes behind the arch to enable the insertion of cotton wick dipped in ghee and enable the process of aarti by lighting them. The statue of Veda at the center signifies the status of knowledge as the supreme virtue. These lamps are lit after the Dhoop aarti and before Naivedyam during the sixteen-step Shodasha Upchara.

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Specifications

	MIT352
	Brass
	Height: 8 inch
	Width: 8 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 400 gm

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Elevate Your Sacred Space with the Brass Shodash Upachara Lamp

Embrace the richness of Vedic traditions and enhance your spiritual practices with this exquisite 8-inch brass lamp. Crafted from high-quality brass, this lamp is more than just a decorative item; it is a vessel designed to facilitate the profound ritual of Shodash Upachara, a sixteen-step ceremonial offering to deities. Its intricate design and durable construction make it a timeless addition to your home altar or puja room.

A Symbol of Devotion and Auspiciousness

The Shodash Upachara, meaning "sixteen services," is a comprehensive form of worship found in Hinduism, dedicating sixteen distinct gestures of service to honor and welcome a divine presence. Each step is imbued with symbolic meaning, from offering a seat and water to anointing with perfumes and flowers, and finally, waving incense and light. This brass lamp, with its delicate curves and detailed ornamentation, is specifically designed to hold and present the essential elements of these offerings, particularly the *deepam* or lamp that represents knowledge, enlightenment, and the dispelling of darkness. The inherent auspiciousness of brass, a metal revered in Vedic culture for its purity and connection to the divine, further amplifies the sanctity of your worship. Imagine the flickering flame casting a warm glow as you perform these ancient rites, connecting you to generations of devotees who have sought divine blessings.

Craftsmanship Rooted in Tradition

The craftsmanship evident in this lamp speaks volumes about its heritage. The use of solid brass ensures its longevity and allows it to develop a beautiful patina over time, reflecting the journey of devotion. The design itself is a testament to skilled artisans who understand the nuances of sacred objects. The elevated frame, capable of holding various offerings, and the subtly integrated bells, which are often rung during puja to invoke divine attention and create a resonant atmosphere, are all thoughtfully incorporated. In Hindu mythology, the ringing of bells is said to ward off evil spirits and to awaken the deities to the prayers being offered. This lamp, therefore, becomes a conduit, a physical representation of your heartfelt devotion and a tool to deepen your connection with the divine. It is a piece that is not only functional but also deeply spiritual, designed to inspire reverence and facilitate a more meaningful worship experience.

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.