The Hindu culture and practices are
mystical. The celestial aspects of our being has not been so blissfully woven
around a religion with such enigma and tranquility. The practices and rituals
followed in Hindu culture are often criticized to be intertwined with taboos of
superstition. Nevertheless it is the same culture which enlightened us with the
practices and way of living which preaches the most developed and civilized
ways of living.
There are simple practices which
Hindu culture treated us. These practices and rituals have wonderful tales and beliefs
built around them. But the most important fact behind all such stories are
scientific. The stories were only used as driving force to make people akin to
something which is very scientific. Lighting of akhand diya for instance in different part of our home is one of
the most unquestionable practices that has been followed with complete devotion
by our mothers and grandmothers since ages. The tradition is passed on to
generation from generation.
The philosophy of lighting the lamp
in Hindu household is profound. Lighting of lamp in Hindu culture denotes
dispelling away darkness or sadness from our lives and welcome happiness with
open arms. The akhand Diya is lighted following profound auspiciousness. The
bottom portion of the lamp or the lotus seed is considered to be Lord Bramha,
the middle of the Lamp is Lord Venkateshwara, the portion where the oil of Ghee
is poured is Lord Rudran, The portion where wick settles is Lord Maheswara and
the end of the wick is Sadashiva while the Ghee or oil is Natham.
There is also a deep rooted
scientific significance of lighting diyas at your place as well. Lighting the Diya
with ghee makes it a pure and safe repellent for insects. Therefore, many such
practices are followed in Hindu culture which beholds both spiritual as well as
scientific significance.
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