The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred time in the Hindu calendar, especially for the worship of Lord Shiva. During this month, devotees perform the Jalabhishek of the Shivling, observe fasts, and follow specific rituals. However, very few people know that lighting a lamp daily in the northeast corner (Ishan Kon) of the house during Sawan is also considered very auspicious. From a Vastu and spiritual perspective, this simple remedy provides numerous positive effects.
What is Ishan Kon and why is it so powerful?
The northeast corner of a house is called Ishan Kon. This direction is considered the direction of the gods and is particularly considered the abode of Lord Shiva. According to Vastu Shastra, this direction is the primary source of energy for the house. If purity and positive energy are maintained here, happiness, peace, prosperity, and spiritual progress automatically begin to come into the house.
The lamp becomes a symbol of devotion to Shiva and spiritual connection
Lighting a lamp daily in the Ishan Kon brings the grace of Lord Shiva. This lamp becomes a symbol of devotion and surrender to Shiva. It is believed that this begins to remove the troubles in the seeker's life and brings mental strength and stability. The effect of this practice increases manyfold during Sawan.
Lakshmi enters the house, income increases
When a lamp is lit in the Ishan Kon, it activates the economic energy of the house. Scriptures mention that the flame of the lamp in a positive Ishan Kon attracts Mahalakshmi. This begins to resolve old pending work, opens new sources of income, and brings stable prosperity to the house. Especially, the business class and working professionals benefit greatly from this remedy.
Positive energy spreads in the atmosphere and the mind finds peace
The light emanating from the lamp and the fragrant smoke of cloves, camphor, or basil burning in it, makes the atmosphere of the house pure and energetic. Lighting a lamp in the Ishan Kon removes stress, discord, and mental anxiety from the house. This makes the family atmosphere peaceful and sweetness comes into relationships.
Effective remedy for the peace of Vastu defects
Often, bathrooms, heavy furniture, or storerooms are located in the Ishan Kon of houses, which creates Vastu defects. This defect increases mental stress, financial loss, and health-related problems. In such cases, lighting a lamp daily gradually reduces the effects of these defects, and positive energy is reactivated.
Special benefits are obtained in practice and meditation
For those who have to meditate, do yoga, and chant mantras, the Ishan Kon is considered the most suitable direction. The energy of this direction is sattvic and calm. If a person chants "Om Namah Shivaya" or "Mahamrityunjaya Mantra" after lighting a lamp here, its effect increases manifold. This remedy focuses the seeker's mind and helps him/her to enter deep meditation.
What should be the correct method of lighting the lamp
- First, clean the Ishan Kon well and make a small platform or place of worship there.
- A lamp of desi ghee is considered the best, although mustard oil can also be used.
- It is auspicious to put two wicks in the lamp. Also, putting a clove, camphor, or basil leaf is considered very beneficial.
- Before lighting the lamp, join your hands and recite "Om Namah Shivaya."
- If possible, sit there and chant the Shiva mantra 108 times until the lamp extinguishes.
