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2" Small Brass Swastik Diya | Handmade

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Name: 2" Small Brass Swastik Diya | Handmade
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: ZEQ590
Price: 25.00 USD
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This brass lamp in the shape of a Swastika is a lovely invention that combines the positivism of the symbol with the limitless ability of the lamp to illuminate. It is widely held that the swastika's cross signifies God and creation. The four bowed arms represent the four human goals (purushartha): purity (dharma), prosperity (artha), love (kama), and freedom (moksha). Swastika also signifies the world wheel, where eternal life is always changing from one point to the next, all while rotating around the permanent center, God.

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Specifications

	ZEQ590
	Brass
	Height: 0.75 inch
	Width: 2.55 inch
	Depth: 2.5 inch
	Weight 175 gm

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An Emblem of Auspiciousness and Light

This exquisite brass diya, handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, embodies a profound symbol of good fortune and spiritual significance. The diya is shaped as a Swastika, an ancient and revered symbol found across various cultures and religions, most notably in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In its Hindu context, the Swastika is often associated with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and is considered a powerful emblem of prosperity, auspiciousness, and well-being. Its four arms are believed to represent the four Vedas, the four goals of life (dharma, artha, kama, moksha), or the four seasons, signifying cosmic balance and eternal movement.

Illuminating Tradition

Beyond its symbolic meaning, this Swastika diya serves a practical purpose as a lamp. Diyas have been an integral part of Indian culture for millennia, used in religious ceremonies, festivals, and daily worship. Lighting a diya symbolizes dispelling darkness and ignorance, ushering in knowledge, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. The gentle flicker of the flame is believed to invoke positive energies and create a sacred atmosphere. This particular diya, cast in solid brass, not only holds deep cultural resonance but also offers a beautiful and durable vessel for a tradition of light. The intricate detailing on its arms, reminiscent of ancient motifs and natural forms, adds to its artistic appeal, making it a captivating decorative piece even when unlit.

A Touch of Divine Grace for Your Home

This handmade brass Swastika diya is more than just an object; it is a conduit to ancient traditions and blessings. Its compact size makes it versatile for placement on altars, shelves, or small tables, bringing a touch of sacredness and a warm glow to any space. The radiant brass, with its inherent warmth, complements the symbolism of light and prosperity. Whether used for daily prayers, special occasions, or simply as a beautiful reminder of auspicious beginnings, this Swastika diya offers a tangible connection to heritage and a beacon of positive energy in your home. Its unique design and artisanal craftsmanship ensure it stands out as a treasured piece, radiating both aesthetic beauty and spiritual depth.

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.