The early man was so afraid of darkness. Light became his first god. He had started worshipping the sun. " we meditate on the efflugent glory of the divine light: may he inspire our understanding". This was the interpretation given by the former president and philospher S.Radhakrishnan on Gayatri Mantra. The true meaning of guru is " one who dispels the darkness(ignorance).
Don't confuse with present day school teachers and college lecturers.
Today is kartheegai deepam. Every household in this part of globe illuminate their houses with earthen lamps. Even spiralling inflation has affected the celebration mood. The families have cut down the number of lamps because of hike in sesame oil.
When you see the earthen lamps from a distance it resembles your ajna chakra ---located in the centre of your forehead just in the middle of your eyebrows.
The importance of this chakra is to ignite your intellect. It helps in maintaining your balance. Raising of kundalini shakthi to this chakra brings out a positive transformation in saadhak( one who practices yogic lifestyle) life.
In ordinary life people used to smear vermillion red or holy ash or sandal paste at ajna chakra point.
