Compare the two flames in figures A and B for 2 minutes. Please note your reading mentallywith regards to which figure you prefer
what is your answer on this and what’s the reason?
Answer
One feels better looking at the lamp as opposed to the candle.
The Spiritual science behind the experiment
Note: In order to understand this explanation, it is recommended that you read the article on the three subtle basic components.
The pleasant or unpleasant effect in the subtle dimension of any object depends on the proportion ofsattva, raja and tama components in that object.
The frequencies, which are emitted by the wick of the candle or the lamp, depend on proportions ofsattva, raja and tama of the fuel that is used for the candle or the lamp.
In the case of a candle the fuel is generally paraffin wax (which is a by-product of petroleum), which is primarily tama-raja predominant and hence it emits tama and raja-tama frequencies. As a result, it also attracts similar frequencies from the environment. This does not have a beneficial effect on the immediate environment and is least conducive to attract any divine principle.
For rituals and worship “ In every ritual or worship the aim is to seek the grace of the divine principle of God that is worshipped in that ritual as well as to generate and imbibe a maximum amount of the subtle basic sattva component. If the components used in the ritual or worship are of subtle basicsattva predominance, then there is higher ability to attract the divine principle of God and thus His grace.
Thus if the ritual or worship calls for offering of candle or lamp, then it would be to our best spiritual benefit if we offer a lamp fuelled by clarified butter instead of any other fuel.
The options for the fuel used in descending order of merit would be
- Clarified butter (Ghee)
- Sesame oil
- Peanut oil
- Candle
Research Courtesy : Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc. Australia and USA




