Wick Puja Lamp

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Name: Wick Puja Lamp
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZAT83
Price: 30.00 USD
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$35

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	ZAT83
	Brass
	Height: 2.5 inch
	Width: 3.5 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 100 gm

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The Radiant Flame: A Symbol of Divine Light and Purity

Embrace the sacred traditions and elevate your spiritual practice with this exquisite brass wick puja lamp. Crafted from high-quality brass, this lamp is more than just a vessel for flame; it is a conduit to the divine, an emblem of light that dispels darkness, and a timeless symbol of purity and auspiciousness. Its elegant design, with a gracefully curved bowl and a sturdy, tiered base, makes it a captivating addition to any altar or sacred space.

Echoes of Antiquity: From Vedic Rituals to Modern Devotion

The practice of lighting lamps, or *diyas*, is deeply ingrained in the cultural and religious fabric of India, dating back to the Vedic period. Lamps have been an integral part of worship, ceremonies, and daily life for millennia. They symbolize knowledge, the banishment of ignorance, and the presence of divine energy. In ancient mythology, the eternal flame is often associated with the gods, representing their unending light and power. The flickering flame is also seen as a representation of the soul's journey towards enlightenment, a guiding beacon through life's complexities. This brass lamp carries forward this rich legacy, allowing you to connect with the spiritual resonance of these ancient practices in your own home.

A Sanctuary of Serenity: Enhancing Your Puja Experience

The gentle glow of this wick lamp, fueled by pure ghee or oil and a cotton wick, creates an atmosphere of profound peace and devotion. As the flame dances, it is believed to invoke the blessings of deities, purify the surroundings, and foster a sense of tranquility. The brass material itself is considered sacred and auspicious in Hindu traditions, enhancing the spiritual efficacy of the lamp. Whether used for daily *aarti*, special festivals like Diwali, or personal meditation, this lamp will infuse your sacred rituals with warmth, light, and an undeniable sense of divine presence. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces or as part of a larger altar arrangement, bringing a touch of sacred elegance to your devotional corner.

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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