Lotus Wick Puja Lamp

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	ZAU41
	Brass Statue
	Height: 2.5 inch
	Width: 3.3 inch
	Depth: 3.3 inch
	Weight 70 gm

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Embrace Divine Radiance: The Lotus Wick Puja Lamp

Elevate your spiritual practice and home ambiance with this exquisite Lotus Wick Puja Lamp, meticulously crafted from radiant brass. More than just a source of light, this lamp embodies centuries of tradition, symbolizing purity, knowledge, and auspicious beginnings. Its elegant design, reminiscent of the sacred lotus flower, evokes a sense of serenity and divine grace, making it a cherished addition to any altar or sacred space. The lotus, a potent symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, represents spiritual awakening, detachment, and the journey from darkness to light. Just as the lotus blooms beautifully, unblemished by the muddy waters from which it rises, so too can our inner spirit ascend to greater consciousness. This lamp, with its lotus-inspired silhouette, serves as a constant reminder of this profound symbolism, illuminating your path towards spiritual enlightenment.

A Beacon of Devotion: Tradition and Craftsmanship

This puja lamp is more than an object; it's a vessel for devotion. In Hindu rituals, the lamp, known as a *diya* or *deepam*, holds immense significance. Lighting a lamp is an act of welcoming the divine, dispelling negativity, and invoking blessings for prosperity and well-being. It is traditionally lit at the beginning of prayers, ceremonies, and festivals, marking the transition from the mundane to the sacred. The gentle flicker of the flame is believed to represent the presence of the divine, a beacon of hope and spiritual energy. This brass lamp, with its timeless appeal and sturdy construction, is designed to be a faithful companion on your devotional journey for years to come. The warm, golden hue of brass is also associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, further enhancing the auspiciousness of this piece.

Symbolism in Every Detail

The delicate petal-like edges of the lamp's bowl are a direct homage to the unfolding petals of a lotus, a flower deeply intertwined with the narratives of creation and divinity in Indian mythology. Lord Brahma, the creator god, is often depicted emerging from a lotus, signifying the birth of the universe. Goddess Lakshmi, the epitome of beauty and fortune, is frequently shown seated upon or holding a lotus. The act of lighting this lamp can be seen as an offering, a way to invite these benevolent deities into your space and receive their blessings. Its compact size makes it ideal for personal puja altars, meditation corners, or even as a thoughtful gift for loved ones during auspicious occasions like Diwali, the festival of lights. Let its gentle glow fill your home with peace, positivity, and divine light.

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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