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6" Small Vishnu-Chakra Lamp with Three Sprigs of Vine at Base

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Name: 6" Small Vishnu-Chakra Lamp with Three Sprigs of Vine at Base
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEO902
Price: 325.00 USD
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An elegant bronze lamp to add to the aesthetics of your home or office. In traditional Indian spaces, a lamp such as this one is as good as a temple.

The Hindu dharma values little above awareness, which leads to a state of sustainable stability or sattvaguna. The burning wick of a lamp is a symbolic confluence of the triguna, sattva-rajas-tamas, and stands for the predominance of sattva above the other two.

As such, the ritual lighting of the lamp is an integral part of Indian tradition, done every day at duskfall by the women of the household.

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Item Code:	ZEO902
Specifications:	BRONZE
Height:	17 inch
Width:	6.7 inch
Depth:	6.7 inch
Weight:	3 kg

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The lamp that you see on this page is a contemporary replica of Hoysala architecture and iconography. A wide-set, upturned lotus forms the base of the lamp. From the pistil of a flower with flattened-out petals rises a stem with a tapering middle. At the bottom and at the top, the stem transitions into engraved diskettes that add to the complex silhouette of the lamp.

The lamp itself is a circular, shallow-bottomed vessel which may be set off with multiple wicks. The most striking aspect of this lamp composition is the chakra of Lord Vishnu. It is mounted on an ornately carved stem that rises from the centre of the ghee vessel.

Zoom in on the same to appreciate the level of detail and symmetry that has been introduced into the chakra. Finally, three sprigs of vine, equidistant to each other, rise from the upturned lotus base and meet at the stem a couple of inches above.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?

A. Panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid. To know more about how bronze statues are made, please read our article on Panchaloha Bronze Statues. Whereas, brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow.
Q. Can I see the original photo of the product ?

A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.
Q. Can I return the statue ?

A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy.
Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?

A. For any customisation, a new bronze statue has to be made. To know more, kindly email us at help@exoticindia.com.