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Superfine Five Wicks Mayur Lamp

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Name: Superfine Five Wicks Mayur Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZCU77
Price: 165.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$190

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Specifications

	ZCU77
	Brass Statue
	Height: 6.4 inch
	Width: 4.5 inch
	Depth: 4.5 inch
	Weight 1.20 kg

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A Symbol of Radiance and Divine Grace

Elevate your spiritual practices and home decor with this exquisite brass lamp, meticulously crafted in the form of a majestic peacock. The peacock, a creature steeped in rich symbolism across many cultures, is renowned for its iridescent plumage and captivating beauty. In Hindu mythology, the peacock is often associated with the goddess Saraswati, the patron of knowledge, music, and arts, and with Lord Krishna, who is famously depicted wearing a peacock feather in his crown. It also represents immortality, royalty, and grace, making this lamp a fitting addition to any sacred space or as a statement piece for your living area.

An Emblem of Auspiciousness

This lamp is more than just a decorative item; it is a vessel of light and positivity. The inclusion of five wicks allows for a brighter and more encompassing illumination, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and ignorance, and the ushering in of wisdom and prosperity. The intricate detailing on the brasswork, from the delicate feathers of the peacock to the ornamental base, speaks to the artisan's skill and dedication. The warm, golden hue of the brass itself is believed to attract positive energy and ward off negative influences.

Crafted for Enduring Beauty

Constructed from high-quality brass, this lamp is designed for longevity and easy maintenance. Brass is known for its durability and its ability to retain its luster over time with proper care. The superfine finish ensures that every curve and contour of the peacock is rendered with remarkable clarity and elegance. Its compact size makes it versatile, allowing you to place it on an altar, a side table, a mantelpiece, or even a bookshelf, bringing a touch of divine radiance wherever it resides. Whether used for daily prayers, special occasions, or simply as an adornment, this peacock lamp is sure to inspire awe and create an atmosphere of serene 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.

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