A diya or an earthen lamp is synonymous to the festival of Diwali.
Diyas of different shapes and sizes adorn every corner of the house on this
day, adding fervour to the festive spirit. But do you know there’s something
more symbolic about lighting diyas? And knowing that can help you transfrom
your thinking.
The oil in diya
represents dirt or vices like greed, jealousy, hatred, lust etc. that humans
tend to nurture sub-consciously in daily life. The cotton wick is symbolic of aatman(or self). So in order to
attain enlightenment and unite with the supreme power, one must get rid of
materialism. A diya emits light only when the wick fuelled by oil burns.
A diya also
symbolizes knowledge. Lighting a diya thus means an ignorant person moving from
darkness towards light. Applying knowledge for a greater cause should be the
purpose of existence.
This Diwali, you can
dispel bad luck or obstacles that are hindering your financial growth by
lighting a diya at these strategic locations.
According to
religious texts, it pleases Goddess Laxmi and what better occasion to do this
than Diwali.
1. Road intersections
Place a diya at the
intersection of roads at night to dispel bad luck.
2. On
your main gate
On the
night of Diwali, light two diyas in front of the main gate of your home.
3. Under
Peepal tree
Light a
diya under a peepal tree on Diwali night. Don't look back after that.
4. In
your home
Inside
your home, light a lamp where Laxmi is worshipped everday. On Diwali night,
fill it with enough ghee to keep it burning throughout the night.
5. Near a
closeby temple
For
blessings of God, light a diya near any temple at night.
6. Under
Bilva Tree
Lighting
a diya under a bilva tree in the evening brings blessings of Lord Shiva.
7. In
your Verandah
Light a
diya in your verandah everyday to dispel negativity.
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