Is it compulsory to light a lamp in the pooja room?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:
No, it is not compulsory. It is your choice.
You be a light to yourself. Our body is like the wick and consciousness is the light, that is important. But it is nice to keep a little ritual at home, lighting a lamp or doing some ritual creates an atmosphere. It is done only for that, not to please God. It brings a certain serenity in the environment.
