What is the benefit of lighting a lamp (dīpa)?

Lighting a lamp removes sins, averts calamities, generates merit, and bestows wealth. It pleases the gods and ancestors, symbolizing the supreme Brahman and Janardana.

What does the 'Dipalakshmi Stotram' say about lamps?

The 'Dipalakshmi Stotram' states that a lamp is the beloved light of the world, dispelling darkness and is worthy of praise, being fond of hymns and responsive to surrender.

What is the prayer associated with lighting a lamp (dīpa)?

The prayer associated with lighting a lamp is, "dīpō haratu mē pāpaṁ sandhyādīpa namō:’stu tē," meaning "O lamp, remove my sins, salutations to you, O evening lamp."

According to the scripture, what is the effect of circling a lit lamp for a devoted wife?

The scripture states that a devoted wife who fills a lamp in her home and circumambulates it will become auspicious.

What qualities are attributed to the light (ruci) of the lamp (dīpa) in the verse?

The light of the lamp is described as beloved (dayitā) of the worlds (jagatāṁ) and capable of completely removing endless darkness (dīrghaṁ tamaḥ pratinivr̥tyamitaṁ).

śrī dīpalakṣmī stōtram

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Laxmi Stotra

dīpastvamēva jagatāṁ dayitā rucistē
dīrghaṁ tamaḥ pratinivr̥tyamitaṁ yuvābhyām |
stavyaṁ stavapriyamataḥ śaraṇōktivaśyaṁ
stōtuṁ bhavantamabhilaṣyati janturēṣaḥ || 1 ||

dīpaḥ pāpaharō nr̥̄ṇāṁ dīpa āpannivārakaḥ
dīpō vidhattē sukr̥tiṁ dīpaḥ sampatpradāyakaḥ |
dēvānāṁ tuṣṭidō dīpaḥ pitr̥̄ṇāṁ prītidāyakaḥ
dīpajyōtiḥ paraṁ brahma dīpajyōtirjanārdanaḥ || 2 ||

dīpō haratu mē pāpaṁ sandhyādīpa namō:’stu tē || 3 ||

phalaśrutiḥ |
yā strī pativratā lōkē gr̥hē dīpaṁ tu pūrayēt |
dīpapradakṣiṇaṁ kuryāt sā bhavēdvai sumaṅgalā ||

iti śrī dīpalakṣmī stōtram ||

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