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Why do Hindus light deepam? Visit any temple or place of worship. There will be lamps that are lit in front of the deity. You can see that churches too have candles being lit in the evenings. Still, many people do not understand the significance of lighting deepam. [ READ: Why Malayalis light the Nilavilakku] As a child, I grew up watching my grandmother and my mother light the deepam every evening. The glow it brought on their happy faces reflects why the benefits of Deepam embrace the family's positive energy and well-being. [Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://svara.substack.com/] Benefits of Deepam While atheists and liberals tend to scoff at our ancient rituals, Sanathana Dharma is aligned with the energies of the Universe. The benefits of Deepam are manifold. Light a diya and experience how the light embraces your energy first, lifting your spirits instantly. Just as an incense stick wafts fragrance, a diya brings in light that is positive and beneficial for the home

Sri Krishna Janmashtami greetings to all Krishna devotees! The name 'Sri Krishna' brings an instant sweetness and lightness to our hearts; many are the stories of the blue-hued prankster who delighted Yashoda! As all joyous celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami are in full throttle, here's a beautiful story on Bhima's Bhakti towards Lord Krishna. [READ: How Do You Light Deepam at Home?] Yes, we have heard and read about Arjuna's friendship and devotion to Krishna. Ever heard of Bhima's devotion to Sri Krishna? Here's an interesting episode from the Mahabharata to explain this. [ Subscribe to my Substack newsletter now ] The incident pertains to a time when Bheema was fast asleep. Sri Krishna showed this to his brother; they could hear Krishna's name being chanted in every pore of his skin even while he was asleep! How many of us think of Krishna while we are fast asleep? [READ: Happiness is like Mysore Pak ] A beautiful aspect of this story is that it