An excerpt from the merits of offering oil lamps (light) as described in the Legend of Bhikkhunī Pañcadīpikā (Apadāna, II. 196).

1. Being reborn in the heavenly realm of Tāvatiṃsa, in a palace 60 leagues (yojanas) tall and 30 leagues wide.
2. Being surrounded by countless lamps radiating brilliant light throughout the heavenly realm.
3. Having the ability to see everything clearly in all directions—above, below, forwards, and back.
4. Having clear sight to perceive without obstruction those destined for good or unfortunate rebirths.
5. Becoming the chief queen of 80 celestial kings and the chief queen of 100 Universal Monarchs (Cakkavattī kings).
6. Whether reborn as a celestial being or human, always being surrounded by a hundred thousand lamps.
7. When residing in places such as assembly halls, under trees, temples, stupas, caves, or secluded forests, there will always be brightly shining lamps.
8. Gaining supernatural powers of the divine eye, reaching the pinnacle of mastery in higher knowledge, fulfilling all duties, and being free from defilements.
9. After the offering of oil lamps, never falling into the suffering realms for a hundred thousand eons.
10. At the age of seven, all defilements are eradicated and one attains the state of Arahantship (a fully enlightened being).

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