Why do we light lamps at home

It is considered to be auspicious to light lamps in the morning and evening at home. It is believed that, if kids light lamps in the morning and study, it will help them to reach to their dreams faster without much difficulties in academic area. Lighting the lamp in the evening, brings wealth and prosperity to any house. There are certain procedures to follow while lighting the lamps.

One has to make sure that, the northern side of the house is closed fully. If a door or a window is open, make sure that, you shut it before lighting the lamp. The reason for this is, the magnetic current flows from the south pole to the north pole and if the doors or windows are open in the northern side, along with the magnetic current or field, the power of the lit lamp also may go out. The positive energy should remain fully inside and eliminate any kind of negative energy which is present inside the house. It is advised to chant the following while lighting the lamp, or upon seeing a lit lamp,

"Shivam Bhavathu Kalyanam, Ayurarogya Vardhanam
Mama Shathru Vinashaaya Sandhyadeepam Namo Nama:"

It is recommended to have two flames, one to the east and the other to the west. Make sure that, those pairs of wicks are not on top of the other one. It is better not to light the lamp directly using a match box or lighter. Use another small lamp, light it first and then the lamp should be lit with the small one. The wicks should be fully immersed into either ghee or oil. It is not recommended to use them if ghee or oil was used in the kitchen. The wicks used should also be preferably of cotton and clean. Never set one, three or four pairs of wicks. Two and five are advised always while seven is also fine. But, the most auspicious is with nine flames.

Hope that, it is not necessary to mention here that, the one who lights the lamp should also care about his/her personal cleanliness before arranging the lamps or lighting them.