Brass Betel Leaf Lamp (Paan Patta Deep)

India being a spiritual land has a rich heritage of Hindu religious philosophy and mythology. It believes in the concept of ‘Omnipresent Devine '.Our spiritual practices are aimed at invoking the Devine by lighting lamps (Diya), offering flowers and other such divine activities on all auspicious occasions. Hindus start their daily worship, all auspicious functions, and festivals, religious and social, with the lighting of the lamp.

It is customary in every Indian household to light the deepam (lamp) twice, morning and evening before the deity.

ShubhamKarotikalyanamarogyamdhansampadam!

Shatrubuddhivinashay deep jyotinamastute !!

The lamp has a special significance in Sanatam Hindu dharma. It is a symbol of Tej (fire glory). The lamp is lighted in our prayer room, before the deity every morning before starting the Puja.

“TamsoMaaJyotirgamay” a Sanskrit verse, explains the importance of lighting the lamp. It says that igniting the lamp light leads us from darkness towards light. It is a signatory of invoking the blessings of fire God Sun. It burns to give the message of peace and light to man. All auspicious functions, religious as well as social, start with the lighting of the lamp as it is instrumental in invoking gods for peace and grace.

Significance of lighting Diya (Deepam):-

a- Diya lighting custom has deep intellectual and spiritual significance. This customary practice signifies the submission of one's ego and soul in front of the supreme power.

b- Diya oil represents the negative elements of (jealousy, greed, hatred, anger, and lust) that encapsulate the soul. These materialistic entanglements of the soul need to be burnt out to cleanse and purify the soul refining it for submission in front of the supreme power of God.

c-Deepam Light is equated with knowledge. Diya or lamp signifies removal of ignorance through lighting the fire of knowledge. By lighting a Diya of light and knowledge, the darkness of ignorance is dispelled. We bow to spiritual powers which demand to dispel of ego, self and materialistic desires for acquiring spiritual success.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PAAN DIYA

This beautiful brass pan shaped lamp has its own special place in Sanatan vaidiki Hindu dharma. The beetle leaf commonly called ‘Paan’ plays a prominent role in the socio-religious life of the Hindus. Paan is said to be the seat of Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. So, the lamp igniting on the betel leaf wards off evils and invite good omen. Lighting of Paan Diya shows us a way out of problems, difficulties and tensions and brings us luck, wealth and happiness.