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Brass Goddess Gajalakshmi Diya

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Name: Brass Goddess Gajalakshmi Diya
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEN744
Price: 85.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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This brass lamp is a traditional Lakshmi Vilakku, with a crown depicting Goddess Gajalakshmi and a deep flat floor lamp oil basin. Goddess Gajalakshmi is the Hindu goddess who protects riches and prosperity. In this image, she is surrounded by two elephants, both of which are emblems of prosperity and fortune. The Goddess is shown with four arms, reclining in Padmaasana (lotus pose) yoga posture. She holds a lotus in each of her upper arms, while her lower hands are in the Abhaya (fearless) and Varada (divine blessings) mudras. It is thought that lighting this lamp communicates the devotees' prayers through the light of the lamp and provides the deity's blessings through warmth.

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	ZEN744
	Brass
	Height: 6.00 inch
	Width: 4.00 inch
	Depth: 5.00 inch
	Weight 605 gm

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A Beacon of Prosperity: The Gajalakshmi Diya

Invite divine blessings and radiant prosperity into your home with this exquisite brass diya, a testament to traditional Indian craftsmanship and spiritual devotion. At its heart, the diya features the auspicious depiction of Goddess Gajalakshmi, the revered deity of wealth, fortune, and abundance. Seated on a lotus, she is flanked by two majestic elephants, symbolizing strength, royalty, and the showering of prosperity, a motif deeply rooted in ancient Hindu iconography. The intricate detailing of the goddess and her celestial companions speaks to the skill of the artisans who have brought this divine form to life in lustrous brass. ––––––––––––––––––

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The presence of Gajalakshmi is believed to attract wealth, good luck, and overall well-being. In Hindu mythology, she is often associated with the lotus, signifying purity and spiritual awakening, and the elephants, who are shown anointing her with water, represent her power to bestow divine blessings. Lighting a diya, or oil lamp, is a sacred ritual in many Indian households and temples. It signifies the dispelling of darkness and ignorance, ushering in enlightenment, positivity, and divine grace. This particular diya, with its powerful imagery, is designed to amplify these benefits, making it an ideal centerpiece for your puja room, altar, or any space where you seek spiritual solace and material prosperity. ––––––––––––––––––

Craftsmanship and Enduring Beauty

Meticulously crafted from high-quality brass, this diya is not only a sacred object but also a beautiful piece of art. Brass, known for its durability and warm, golden sheen, has been a favored material for religious artifacts for centuries. Its ability to hold intricate designs and its natural resistance to corrosion ensure that this diya will retain its beauty and spiritual significance for generations to come. The traditional motifs and the robust construction make it a lasting addition to your spiritual practice, radiating both inner light and outer splendor. This diya serves as a constant reminder of the divine presence and the continuous flow of blessings in your life, making every flicker of its flame a moment of gratitude and reverence.

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.