There are 5 main elements in the universe – fire, water, earth, air and space. And of these five, fire is considered the most important. It is a symbol of life, it guides people away from darkness, it helps them overcome their fears, and so much more. And even in primitive thought and belief, fire, or light, signified life. Be it the photosynthesis of plants that occurs only in the sun, the circadian rhythm of humans that works according to day and night, light and fire basically hold all the essence of being alive.
What did Sidhguru say?
In a video circulating on the internet, Sidh Guru Urging people to light and keep a lamp near their bed, at a safe distance, before going to bed. He explains to people that this will benefit them greatly, just like fire rituals and cleansing fire. Sadhguru further explains that in ancient times every house had a specific place where a lamp or gave They used to burn all the time, but it is no longer the case because people have equated the burning of lamps with a religion.
But why should this be done? According to some of Sadhguru’s videos, fire is a primal life force — a direct manifestation of energy, and keeping a small flame close to you while you rest is like keeping an active source of life close to you.
Why keep the lamp burning?
For starters, fire is considered alive. It can breathe, grow, extinguish, maintain itself, and more. And whether it’s good or bad, fire also has the power to change and change what it touches. When the stove catches fire, 5 people in the house are fed, but when the same fire catches a cloth, something gets burnt and falls on the ground.
And so, keeping a flame near your bed while you sleep allows this energy to work its way into your space. The gentle light from the lamp is believed to maintain the energy in the space, a positive one, allowing you to sleep well and wake up relaxed.
A peaceful energy around you
Lighting a lamp before bed can also help people have a more positive, calm and peaceful state of mind. The warmth of the light, the subtle glow, the feeling of hope and safety, all help you to have more positive thoughts when you sleep and when you wake up. Unlike the harsh, direct lights of bulbs, tube lights or lamps, the flickering of oil lamps is much calmer and more peaceful.
Helps ward off negative energies.
While some people don’t believe in ghosts, spirits, negative energies and ghosts, others do, and believe that a small flicker of light can help keep these negativity at bay. It is believed that evil spirits and energies are usually found only in places where there is stagnation, hatred, sadness and conflict. And so, when fire is present somewhere in the form of life, these negative energies flow out of that place.
Better sleep quality
Although the body needs to produce melatonin in order to be able to sleep, and melatonin is produced in the dark, for some people, deep darkness is not the best place to sleep and rest. And for them, the practice of lighting a lamp provides the warm, natural glow of a flame that soothes their mind and body, allowing them to relax.
Also, since oil lamps do not emit blue light, as screens do, the glow of the fire helps with better sleep.
Do these 5 things before bed, says Sadhguru.