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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, any auspicious work or worship of Gods and Goddesses is considered incomplete without lighting a lamp. The lamp not only dispels darkness but it is also a symbol of positivity and prosperity in our lives. However, some special rules for lighting lamps have been mentioned in the scriptures. If you chant a special mantra while following these rules, the results of your worship increase manifold and there is never any shortage of wealth in the house.
Effect of Mantra: Must recite these lines while lighting the lamp
According to religious beliefs, reciting the mantra given below while lighting a lamp is extremely beneficial. This mantra not only destroys the negative energy of the house, but also provides health and happiness and peace:
‘Good luck, good health, wealth. Shatrubuddhivinashaya lampjyotirnamostute.’
Meaning: I salute the light of the lamp which brings auspiciousness and welfare, which gives health and wealth, and which destroys the (evil) intelligence of the enemies.
5 surefire rules for lighting lamps: Do not ignore even by mistake
According to astrology and Vastu, it is mandatory to keep these things in mind while lighting the lamp:
Condition of monolithic lamp: If you light Akhand Jyoti in the house, then always keep it in the southeast corner (south-east direction). This improves the health of the family members.
Difference between oil and ghee: Ghee lamp is always for Gods and Goddesses. Right should be towards the hand, while the oil lamp should always Left Should be kept towards the hand.
Wick Selection: For ghee lamp, use white cotton wick, while for oil lamp, red Kalave (Mauli) wick is considered best.
Discarding the broken lamp: Never use a cracked or broken kerosene lamp. This is considered inauspicious and causes Vaastu defects.
Do not light a lamp with a lamp: One should never light another lamp from one burning lamp. According to the scriptures, by doing this a person can get buried under the burden of debt.
Importance of directions: Which way should the flame of the lamp point?
The direction of the flame of the lamp also affects your fortune. A lamp facing east provides long life and health. At the same time, a lamp facing north brings wealth and prosperity. However, keeping the flame of the lamp towards the south direction should be avoided, as it is considered the direction of the ancestors and is prohibited in normal worship.