
The Meaning of Lighting a Lamp in the Functions.
You all might have lighted the lamp at least once in your life. No matter the religion or geographical location, lighting a lamp is a traditional and significant practice for all. Some may light Diya while some light candles or some may light natural wood, lighting lamps is important in various functions and ceremonies around the world. From religious rituals to cultural festivities, lighting lamps has been an integral part of human history and continues to be a cherished custom even in modern times. But are they really that important or are they just a custom that looks beautiful? Hindu Sloka for Lighting Diya (Deep Prajolan) ॐ शुभं करोति कल्याणं आरोग्यं धनसंपदः । शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिनमोऽस्तु ते ॥ दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म दीपज्योति जनार्दनः । दीपो हरतु मे पापं संध्यादीप नमोऽस्तुते ॥ Om Subham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhana Sampadah Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya Deepa Jyoti Namostute Deepajyothi Parabrahma Deepajyothi Janardhana Deepo Me Hara Tu Paapam Sandhya Deepa Namastute Deep Prajolan Sloka Meaning: I fold my hands before the light that brings prosperity, auspiciousness, good health, the abundance of wealth, and the destruction of the enemy’s intellect. I fold my hands before the lord, the maintainer of this creation, in the form of this light.