3" Small Gajalakshmi Lamp In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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Goddess Gajalakshmi the bestower of good luck and prosperity is depicted in many art forms. Her images are specially carved or attached to ritual objects to increase the auspiciousness of the object. This brass lamp with the Gajalakshmi motif is one of the most popular images of the deity. This lamp with a medium-depth oil basin comes with a flame back of Goddess Gajalakshmi assisted by two elephants. The back is solid and the deity is seated under a Kirtimukha throne. The lamp has a good weight due to the use of brass as the building material. The lamp is believed to be very useful in getting rid of negative energy when lit regularly during sunset and sunrise.

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Specifications

	ZEO216
	Brass Statue
	Height: 3.2 inch
	Width: 2.7 inch
	Depth: 3.5 inch
	Weight 300 gm

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A Beacon of Divine Grace and Prosperity

Invite the blessings of abundance and good fortune into your home with this exquisite brass Gajalakshmi lamp. Meticulously handcrafted in India, this miniature masterpiece depicts Goddess Lakshmi in her benevolent form as Gajalakshmi, the bestower of wealth and prosperity, flanked by two majestic elephants. The brass material lends a timeless elegance and a warm, inviting glow, making this lamp a truly captivating piece of devotional art.

Gajalakshmi: The Divine Protector and Provider

In Hindu mythology, Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and prosperity. Her form as Gajalakshmi holds particular significance. Legend has it that when the cosmic ocean was churned (Samudra Manthan), Lakshmi emerged from the depths, and as she did, two elephants showered her with water from their trunks, symbolizing her royal welcome and her divine power to bring forth abundance. The elephants represent not only regal power but also strength, wisdom, and the purification of the mind, further enhancing the auspiciousness of this representation. This imagery signifies that with Lakshmi's grace, one can achieve not just material wealth but also spiritual purity and inner strength.

Artistry and Devotion in Brass

Each detail of this Gajalakshmi lamp speaks of the dedication and skill of the artisan. The intricate carving of Goddess Lakshmi, seated gracefully on a lotus, her hands bestowing blessings and holding lotuses, is a testament to traditional Indian craftsmanship. The powerful yet gentle depiction of the elephants, with their ornate decorations, adds to the regal aura of the piece. The lamp's basin, designed to hold a small flame, offers a symbolic way to illuminate your sacred space and invite divine energy. Whether placed in your puja room, living space, or as a decorative accent, this brass lamp is more than just an object; it is a conduit of devotion and a beautiful embodiment of auspicious energies.

A Touch of India's Rich Heritage

This lamp is not merely an object of beauty but a piece of India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Brass has been a revered metal in India for centuries, used in the creation of sacred idols and functional art. The tradition of lamp-making, particularly for devotional purposes, is deeply rooted in Indian culture, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the ushering in of light, knowledge, and prosperity. Owning this handcrafted lamp connects you to this ancient legacy, bringing the warmth and spiritual resonance of India into your contemporary living. It makes for a thoughtful and meaningful gift for loved ones, bestowing upon them wishes of prosperity, well-being, and divine blessings.

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.