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Butter Lamp With Leaves - Made in Nepal

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Name: Butter Lamp With Leaves - Made in Nepal
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEM926
Price: 120.00 USD
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	ZEM926
	BRASS STATUE FROM NEPAL
	Height: 28.5 cm
	Width: 12 cm
	Depth: 12 cm
	Weight 1.30 kg
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Illuminating Tradition: The Brass Butter Lamp

Bring a touch of sacred light and artisanal craftsmanship into your home with this exquisite brass butter lamp, a testament to Nepal's rich cultural heritage. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, this lamp transcends mere utility, embodying centuries of tradition and spiritual significance. Its sturdy brass construction ensures longevity, while the intricate detailing speaks to the meticulous care invested in its creation.

A Symbol of Light and Purity

In many Eastern traditions, the act of lighting a lamp, especially with clarified butter (ghee), symbolizes the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. It represents the pursuit of knowledge, clarity, and spiritual awakening. The flame is often seen as a divine presence, a conduit for prayers and aspirations. In Tibetan Buddhism, butter lamps are a fundamental offering, lit to honor the Buddha, accumulate merit, and purify negative karma. The light is believed to guide beings out of ignorance and towards enlightenment. The concept of light dispelling darkness echoes through various mythologies, from the triumph of Apollo over the Python to the stories of divine lamps illuminating the paths of heroes and deities.

Artistry in Every Detail

The design of this butter lamp is both elegant and evocative. The tiered base, adorned with subtle yet striking etched patterns, provides a stable foundation. The central stem rises gracefully, leading to a decorative band of lotus petals, a universal symbol of purity and spiritual growth in Eastern philosophies. Suspended from this tier are delicate, intricately cast brass leaves, each one a miniature work of art. These leaves, reminiscent of nature's enduring beauty, add a unique visual charm and a gentle movement when the lamp is placed in a draft, as if dancing with the flames. The entire piece is finished with a warm, antique brass patina, reflecting its handcrafted origins and lending it an air of timeless authenticity.

A Sacred Offering, A Beautiful Adornment

More than just a decorative item, this butter lamp is a functional piece designed for ritualistic use or simply as a source of gentle, ambient light. It can be a focal point for meditation, prayer, or quiet contemplation, inviting a sense of peace and serenity into any space. Its presence can transform an altar, a bookshelf, or a side table into a sanctuary. Whether you are a practitioner of spiritual traditions or simply an admirer of fine craftsmanship, this Nepalese brass butter lamp offers a unique opportunity to connect with ancient rituals and elevate your surroundings with its radiant glow and symbolic beauty.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
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Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.

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