Light is a very powerful symbol of human consciousness. Is something on the note lighter, brighter, current and resistance against a world that is dark and empty, which speaks to the deepest part of the human soul. This is one reason why the light has a profound meaning in so many different religions of the world.
Judaism
The light is a powerful symbol of Judaism and is evident every Friday evening at the beginning of the festivalweekly on Saturday. Saturday evening until the end of a Sabbath Havdalah candles to select them. Candles are also used in the celebration of Hanukkah, where a candle every night for eight nights with the light miraculous eight days, which was celebrated by the Jews back to their temple, from the greek-Persian invaders burned. For the Jewish people, the flame still burning the flame of the divine essence.
In Judaism, is also used to light the memory ofHave passed and are often lit in memory of a loved one or those who have died in a tragic way, as the Holocaust.
Christianity
In Christianity the candle is used for both decorative and religious purposes. In its decorative function, is a representation of the Creator of light, or specifically in the light of Christ. For this reason, it is often lit a candle and put on an old man. Ritual is often confronted with lighted candles and pictures of symbolsOrthodox tradition. A sacrifice lights can be switched to accompany prayer. Some churches also a paschal candle, representing Jesus, and lit only at Easter and other special occasions.
Buddhism
Buddhism is often candles before the statues of the Buddha to eat or drink, which is a sign of respect. Symbolically represent the end of enlightenment of Buddha and added it to the world.
Hinduism
In the Hindu tradition, Diya,or clay lamp, is a very important part of any religious rite. The lamp has a light at the ceremony, and serves as a symbol of prosperity and enlightenment. Every year, even Diwalli, also known as festival of light. About that holiday lights are lit to symbolize life and hope and the conquest of good over evil.
The symbolic nature of light, which means that there are many great religions of the world. If symbolizes the supreme creator, or the hopeof humanity, their lights flashing and inspiration for many who see his passion.
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