This year Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, Thursday. Many ancient traditions are associated with Diwali, some of which very few people know about. These traditions have been performed for thousands of years, including writing 'Shubh-Labh'. This is done especially during Lakshmi Puja and there are important religious beliefs and reasons behind it. Let's know the reason behind this tradition.
Tradition of writing 'Shubh-Labh' on Diwali
At the time of Lakshmi Puja, a swastika symbol is made on the evening of Diwali and 'Shubh-Labh' is written around it. This symbol is considered to be a symbol of Lord Ganesha, which further increases the importance of Diwali worship. Swastika is included in the puja to get the blessings of both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Religious significance of ‘Shubh-Labh’
Writing ‘Shubh-Labh’ around the Swastika during Diwali Puja has special significance. ‘Shubh’ and ‘Labh’ are considered to be the names of both the sons of Lord Ganesha. In religious texts, ‘Shubh’ is also called ‘Kshema’. ‘Shubh’ means welfare and auspiciousness, while ‘Labh’ means wealth or profit earned through honesty. When both of these are included in life, only then happiness and peace is achieved.
Purpose of writing ‘Shubh-Labh’
Writing ‘Shubh-Labh’ in Lakshmi Puja is a symbol of the fact that with the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, we get such wealth and property that can be used for auspicious works and prosperity and peace remain in life. Diwali is a special festival of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, where honestly earned wealth is wished for, because only such wealth becomes a medium of permanent happiness and satisfaction.
Thus, the tradition of writing ‘Shubh-Labh’ in Diwali Puja inspires us towards honesty, well-being, and prosperity in life. This auspicious symbol not only signifies the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, but also inspires us to act in the right direction and earn wealth in the right way.
