Diwali Musings - Embracing Light, Legacy, and a Mindful Celebration!
The Ancient Light
॥ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ॥
From untruth lead me to truth
From darkness lead me to light
From death lead me to immortality
When countless diyas pierce the darkness of an autumn night, Diwali paints our world anew with hope and possibility. This festival of infinite lights, woven deep into Hindu mythology's tapestry, celebrates humanity's timeless journey from darkness to light.
The Eternal Story
Each year, we relive the jubilant homecoming of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. His victory over the mighty Ravana sparked spontaneous celebrations across his kingdom, as people's long-suppressed joy found expression in lights and festivities - a tradition we carry forward to this day.
Personal Reflection
To me, Diwali offers a sacred pause - a moment to shed the accumulated weight of the year gone by. Like the fresh clay of a new diya, it presents us with an untouched canvas for fresh beginnings.
Some of us come to this festival bearing the sweet fruits of a bountiful year, celebrating with brilliant colours of bursting firecrackers lighting up the night sky and shared prosperity. Others who didn't exactly have a noteworthy journey, arrive seeking renewal, finding in these lights the promise of dawn after their long night, as we bow before Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi with hearts open to new possibilities letting us cast off our burdens and resolve to set things right.
Our Collective Celebration
In our tapestry of festivals, celebrated year-around, Diwali shines uniquely as a homecoming of hearts. It pulls family threads back to their roots and helps bonding the loosened strings, as members traverse continents and time zones to reunite under ancestral roofs. No matter where they are across the globe, they engineer their plans in such a way (months in advance) that on this day they get to greet each other in person.
The recent pandemic years, though challenging our traditional gatherings, only strengthened our resolve to preserve these precious bonds of togetherness. Thanks to the grace of God, we can now heave a sigh of relief, coming together again in the old-fashioned way to fulfil our annual emotional connection. Let us make an outreach attempt to also embrace the ones who may not have the privilege of having their own beloved ones around them.
Wishes for the Future
I take this opportunity to wish all a very happy Diwali. As the festival lights kindle hope anew, I wish for you:
- Triumphs that transform past struggles into stepping stones
- Inner wisdom that illuminates your path forward
- Prosperity that flows like the generous ghee of a blessed lamp
- Moments of joy that multiply like countless reflections in a mirror
May divine grace shower you with precisely what your soul seeks this season. Let each lamp you light spark a new beginning, each sweet you share sweeten life's journey.
May the ensuing year bring with it sweetness of accomplishments engulfing all your past sorrows, if any.
May you rise to every occasion that merits your minutest of intervention.
May your wisdom evolve to handle all your interpersonal and professional discords (I wish there are none) in the deftest manner.
May the year ahead multiply your joy, happiness, contentment and achievements (not to forget your wealth and prosperity) of their already accumulated levels in equivalent of the numbers of diyas your eyes lit up with or whose divine flames you could feel on your body and soul. I also pray to the great Almighty to nourish you with his/her choicest blessings and drench you with the sweetest, everlasting memories to treasure for life. I wish for you amazingly blissful times. Amen!
To all those who couldn't find a reason to cherish today: ”Find your happiness in life’s smallest pleasures. Don’t wander without purpose - Life brims with surprises, waiting to bring a smile to your face. I am sure you can easily find at least a few pleasant ones to bring a cheer to your sombre mood. If not anything else, read this text once again along with the never-ending archives of the author on his blog but please....".
A Conscious Celebration
As we welcome this ancient festival into our modern world and light our lamps to celebrate this timeless festival, let's celebrate with awareness and responsibility - choosing earth-conscious ways to express our joy. Let each flame we light remind us of our role as guardians of both tradition and tomorrow. Let us remember that every small conscious choice creates ripples of positive change.
Our mindful celebrations today ensure that future generations will inherit both the brilliance of our festivals and the beauty of our planet. After all, true celebration uplifts not just our spirits, but all of creation.
This Diwali, let us take a moment to breathe, reflect, and envision the year we wish to create.
Join me in celebrating this festival of lights and yes, let’s make merry, mindfully and joyfully! Do responsibly top it up by making it peacefully rocking!
॥ दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म
दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः ।
दीपो हरतु मे पापं
दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
The light of the lamp is the Supreme Brahman
The light of the lamp is the destroyer of all sins
The lamp removes the darkness of ignorance
I bow to the light of the lamp
May this Diwali bring light to every corner of your life.
May each lamp you light this Diwali illuminate:
- A path to your dreams
- A reason to smile
- A moment of peace
- A spark of inspiration
In this dance of light and shadow, may you find your own sacred rhythm. Feel free to share this message with those who’d find comfort and joy in its words.
With Festive Warmth,
Ritesh
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About the Author:
Ritesh writes about life, culture, and spiritual wisdom through a contemporary lens. Through the interplay of tradition and modernity, Ritesh explores life's deeper meanings in his writings. His reflections serve as bridges connecting ancient wisdom with modern perspectives, inviting readers to find their own light in timeless teachings.