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Stylized Hand Held Puja Lamp

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Name: Stylized Hand Held Puja Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBD86
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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	ZBD86
	Brass
	Height: 1.5 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 2 inch
	Weight 140 gm

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Embrace the Divine Light

The flickering flame of a diya holds profound significance in Hindu tradition, symbolizing knowledge, purity, and the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. It is an intrinsic element in countless rituals, prayers, and celebrations, connecting us to the divine and illuminating our spiritual journey. This exquisite, stylized handheld puja lamp, crafted from gleaming brass, is designed to be a beautiful and functional centerpiece for your devotional practices. Its elegant form, reminiscent of ancient artifacts, invites a sense of sacredness and tradition into your home. ––––––––––

A Symbol of Auspiciousness

In Hindu mythology, light is often associated with deities and auspicious occasions. The act of lighting a lamp is believed to invoke blessings, ward off evil spirits, and purify the atmosphere. It is a common practice to light diyas during festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, where the illumination signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The warm glow of this brass lamp can transform your personal prayer space into a sanctuary of peace and devotion. Its tactile nature, the cool, smooth brass under your fingertips, further enhances the meditative and grounding experience of puja. ––––––––––

Crafted with Reverence

This puja lamp is not merely an object; it is a vessel for devotion. The choice of brass for its construction is intentional. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, has been revered in Indian culture for centuries, valued for its durability, lustrous appearance, and its perceived ability to hold and radiate positive energy. The handcrafted nature of this lamp speaks to the dedication and skill of the artisans who have brought it to life. Each curve and detail is thoughtfully rendered, creating a piece that is both aesthetically pleasing and spiritually resonant. The stylized design, with its clean lines and the decorative circular motifs along the handle, adds a touch of timeless artistry, making it a piece that can be passed down through generations. Imagine holding this lamp, feeling its weight and balance, as you offer your prayers, or perhaps using it to create a serene ambiance for meditation or quiet contemplation. ––––––––––

An Everlasting Glow for Your Sacred Space

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner of puja or seeking to establish a more dedicated spiritual routine, this handheld puja lamp offers a beautiful and meaningful way to enhance your rituals. Its compact size makes it ideal for placement on altars, tables, or any sacred corner of your home. The robust brass construction ensures it will remain a cherished item for years to come, its golden sheen perhaps mellowing slightly with time, acquiring a patina that tells the story of countless prayers offered and blessings received. Let the gentle light from this lamp guide your thoughts, foster inner peace, and connect you to the timeless traditions of devotion.

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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