Puja Me Lohe Ka Deepak: When puja is performed in our homes every morning and evening, lighting a lamp is considered the first step. A lamp is not just a wick and a small vessel filled with oil; it symbolizes dispelling darkness, bringing knowledge, and spreading positivity. Since childhood, we have heard that lighting a lamp daily in the home keeps evil away and maintains peace and happiness. But have you ever considered that not every lamp is auspicious? Yes, the metal used in puja also holds great significance.

Many people perform puja with an iron lamp without thinking, but according to the scriptures, this mistake can diminish the effectiveness of your prayers. This is because every metal has its own energy, and when we use the wrong metal in puja, it not only reduces positive energy but can also have a negative impact. Let's find out why an iron lamp is considered inauspicious for puja and which metals are most auspicious for it. Bhopal-based astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma provides more information on this topic.

Why is an iron lamp not considered auspicious
-In the scriptures, iron is considered an impure metal because it is associated with the planet Saturn. Saturn's energy is considered hard and heavy. When iron is used in sacred activities like puja, it can increase Saturn's influence, leading to obstacles in life, financial stress, or mental instability.
-It is said that lighting an iron lamp affects the purity of the place of worship and weakens its positive energy. Furthermore, performing aarti or puja with an iron lamp prevents concentration and results in incomplete worship.

-According to astrology, iron is the metal of Saturn, so it is advised not to use it in puja. Saturn is certainly a just planet, but it is considered a harsh planet. The energy of iron is incompatible with gentle and peaceful activities like puja.

If a person regularly uses an iron lamp, unwanted obstacles, financial losses, or mental confusion may gradually increase in their life. Therefore, it is said, "In worship, one should light a lamp made of auspicious metal, not an iron lamp."

Which metal lamps are auspicious for worship?
1. Brass lamp – This is considered the most auspicious. Items made of brass increase positive energy in the home and please the gods and goddesses quickly.

2. Copper lamp – This metal symbolizes purity and health. Lighting a copper lamp brings mental peace and purifies the environment.

3. Silver lamp – This is especially used during the Lakshmi puja. It brings prosperity to the home and reduces financial problems.

4. Clay lamp – Lighting a clay lamp during special festivals or fasts is also considered auspicious because it increases the positive energy associated with the earth.

How to Choose the Right Lamp for Worship
-If you perform daily puja, a brass or copper lamp is best. The lamp should always be lit in the north-east direction, as this direction is considered the abode of the gods.

-Remember to fill the lamp with ghee or sesame oil and, after lighting it, carefully place it so that the flame burns continuously. Never let the lamp go out, as it is believed to disrupt the energy in the house.

What happens when using an iron lamp for worship?

-The scriptures state that if a person repeatedly performs puja with an iron lamp, the atmosphere in their home gradually becomes heavy. Mental peace diminishes, and stress increases over small matters. If you notice such signs in your home, immediately start using a brass or copper lamp.

Keep in mind:
The purpose of puja is not only to please God, but also to increase inner peace and positivity. Therefore, next time you light a lamp for worship, keep this small thing in mind so that your devotion goes in the right direction.

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