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Name: Butter Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZCV19
Price: 20.00 USD
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	ZCV19
	Brass Statue
	Height: 6.7 inch
	Width: 2.5 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 100 gm

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Illuminating Tradition and Serenity

This exquisite brass lamp is more than just a decorative item; it is a vessel of tradition and a beacon of tranquility. Crafted from solid brass, its lustrous finish speaks of enduring quality and timeless elegance. The lamp's design, characterized by its graceful curves and balanced proportions, evokes a sense of spiritual harmony and artistic mastery. Its compact size makes it ideal for gracing altars, mantelpieces, or any corner where a touch of sacred light is desired.

A Symbol of Divine Light and Auspicious Beginnings

In many cultures, particularly within Hinduism and Buddhism, the lamp, or *diya*, holds profound symbolic significance. It represents the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and the illumination of knowledge, prosperity, and spiritual awakening. The act of lighting a lamp is often accompanied by prayers and mantras, invoking blessings and purifying the environment. In Hindu mythology, lamps are associated with deities like Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and are lit during festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, to welcome good fortune. This brass lamp, with its radiant glow, can bring that same auspicious energy into your home, serving as a constant reminder of the divine presence and the power of inner light.

Craftsmanship Rooted in Heritage

The artistry evident in this lamp is a testament to generations of skilled craftsmanship. Brass has long been a favored material for religious and decorative objects due to its malleability, durability, and inherent warmth. The ribbed detailing on the stem adds a subtle yet captivating texture, while the flared base provides stability and an aesthetic appeal. This lamp is not merely an object, but a piece of functional art that carries the echoes of ancient traditions and the dedication of its makers. It is a beautiful addition to any spiritual practice, meditation space, or as a thoughtful gift to a loved one, symbolizing a wish for brightness, peace, and well-being.

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.

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Illuminating Tradition and Serenity

A Symbol of Divine Light and Auspicious Beginnings

Craftsmanship Rooted in Heritage

The Power of Light: Understanding the Role of Oil Lamps in Hinduism

Why do we light a lamp?

Why only an oil or ghee lamp?

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