Hare krishna,
While worshiping how many incense should we light? Some where I heard we should light 3 incense that signifies:
1. dharma
2. karma
3. aatma
but I am not sure about this?
Please clarify.
Hari bol!!
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According to the Vaishnava tradition, only one stick of incense is required for the ārati ceremony. Lighting three sticks may be symbolic in some places, but it is not mandadory. The most important thing is the sincerity in the offering. Hare Krishna!
my humble obeisances Nischalinn Prabhu,
i never heard about the significance of the numbers of the incenses. It is interesting. In the Temple daily Mangala Arati we used to offer 3. But on Sunday feast Arati 5 and long lasting incenses. It is according to the crowd.
But at home i offer only one :)
Your servant,
@Rahul Prabhu, thank you for the reply. Please clarify the reason. We are curious to know the fact.
Also, thank you Bhaktin mataji for your reply.
Hari Bol!!!
hare krishna,
dear devotees.
I've found out that lighting 3 incense signifies our BODY, MIND and SOUL.
Please suggest if there are any other reasons too.
Hare krishna!!!
my humble obeisances Rahul Prabhu, could You please ask more about this to Your councellor why odd numbers?
Maybe we will learn more.
Thank You!
Your servant,