Lighting lamps using lighter

[satyam]

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Vanakkam,

I would like to know, if there are any objections shastra-wise regarding lighting ghee lamps in temple with lighters? Thank you.

 

[Raji Ram]

It is very easy to light one 'agal viLakku' (with one match stick) and use that lamp to light all other lamps.

Why should we seek the help of a lighter? :noidea:

 

[Raji Ram]

Source: Google images

This can light any number of lamps.

 

[satyam]

Vanakkam,

Thank you RR ji for the input. Lately I am seeing the practice of lighting lamps with lighter, so it appeared unusual to me. Yes, that is a good idea to light one lamp first and then lit others with it. Thank you.

 

[prasad1]

Vanakkam,

I would like to know, if there are any objections shastra-wise regarding lighting ghee lamps in temple with lighters? Thank you.

We did not have electricity is shastras, would you give up electricity?
There in no mention of Cars, would you walk instead?

Convenience is the key word. You can not turn the clock back and go back to stone age.

Sastras tell you to be smart, not foolish. It might sound harsh, but a little bit of enlightenment is required.

 

[prasad1]

Source: Google images

This can light any number of lamps.

True.

 

[renuka]

We cook Naivedhyam with Gas stove these days.

I dont think there should be any problem cos no matter from which source fire comes ..its Dharma is to burn.

After all I can also ask..is using matches allowed in Shastras?

 

[Raji Ram]

......... Convenience is the key word. You can not turn the clock back and go back to stone age. .....

You are correct, Prasad Sir! But lighting a ghee lamp in a temple, using a lighter, seems to me ultra-modern!!

Is it so difficult to use a match box in a temple? :noidea:

 

[B V RAAGHAVAN]

Namaskarams,

There is nothing unusual in lighting a lamp with a lighter. I was told by some learned person that to light a lamp one should not use another lamp directly. Lamps can be lit with match sticks, lighter or cotton wigs.

Anbuden
Adiyen

 

[satyam]

Vanakkam,

Thank you Raaghavan ji for the input.

 

[biswa]

Ideally we should use flint stones only.

 

[Raji Ram]

Ideally we should use flint stones only. ..

Come on, Biswa Sir!

In flint stone age, there were no temples in which people lighted ghee lamps!!

I guess this lighter ( my son gave me one but I did NOT use it!! ) will be convenient! Let us be 'modern'!! :thumb:

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Picture courtesy: Google images

 

[prasad1]

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