Ashtalakshmi Puja Diya

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Name: Ashtalakshmi Puja Diya
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZBF93
Price: 35.00 USD
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	ZBF93
	Brass
	Height: 0.5 inch
	Width: 3 inch
	Depth: 3 inch
	Weight 40 gm

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Embrace Divine Prosperity with the Ashtalakshmi Puja Diya

Invite the blessings of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness into your home with this exquisite Ashtalakshmi Puja Diya. Crafted from pure brass, this diya is not merely a lamp but a sacred vessel that symbolizes the eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi, the harbinger of good fortune. The radiant glow of the diya, when lit, is believed to dispel darkness and negativity, paving the way for abundance and well-being. ––––––––––

A Tapestry of Divine Forms

The Ashtalakshmi, or eight forms of Lakshmi, each represents a unique aspect of prosperity. There is Adi Lakshmi, who grants salvation; Dhana Lakshmi, who bestows wealth; Dhanya Lakshmi, who provides grain and sustenance; Gaja Lakshmi, who grants strength and royal power; Santana Lakshmi, who blesses with progeny; Dhairya Lakshmi, who bestows courage and valor; Vijaya Lakshmi, who ensures victory; and Vidya Lakshmi, who bestows knowledge and wisdom. Each of these forms is invoked during puja with the Ashtalakshmi Diya, creating a holistic prayer for comprehensive prosperity. The intricate engravings on the surrounding coins, depicting these divine aspects, serve as a constant reminder of the multifaceted nature of Lakshmi's blessings. In ancient Indian lore, Lakshmi is often depicted as emerging from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan), holding lotus flowers and coins, symbolizing her ability to bestow both spiritual and material wealth. ––––––––––

Symbolism and Ritual Significance

The diya itself, with its central oil reservoir and wick holder, is a universal symbol of light and illumination, signifying the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. In Hindu traditions, lighting a diya is an integral part of worship, offering prayers to deities, and celebrating festivals like Diwali, the festival of lights, which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. The practice of using brass for religious items is deeply rooted in Vedic traditions, as brass is considered a pure metal that amplifies divine energy and retains its auspiciousness. This Ashtalakshmi Puja Diya, therefore, becomes a powerful tool for spiritual connection and material blessings, making your prayers more potent and your intentions clearer. Its compact size makes it perfect for altars of any size, bringing divine grace to even the most intimate sacred space.

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.