Turn over a new leaf!
This year due to the recession, Diwali celebrations were a bit lackluster, but anyhow, the Diwali spirit continued to shine unabated. So, what is so special about Diwali? Historically, Diwali is celebrated because of the triumph of good over evil. When Ram defeated and slayed Ravan and brought Sita back, the inhabitants of Ayodhya, celebrated with crackers and night lamps and the tradition continues to this day.
Diwali is a time of introspection, a time when you fight the demons in your head and let the better person in you win. Diwali is also celebrated by worshipping Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu and she symbolizes the worship of prosperity and progress in the material world. From material success alone can spiritual well being come about; this is true especially for householders.
So, this time after Diwali, make it a point to introspect and question your deepest beliefs about yourself and your thoughts, actions and deeds. Let this time open for you avenues that were once shut and embark on that special journey of life towards enlightenment.
It is not merely about physical splurging of gifts and goodies but the effulgence of the self that is the same in each one of us. Let Diwali end all the darkness in your life so that you emerge out of all your problems and disabilities, a much stronger person and a force to reckon with.
Make this after Diwali time special by pledging to turn over a new leaf as Diwali symbolizes the fight between good and evil and burn away the ugliness inside of you.
The least you can do is try to improve the present state that you are in. So, if you are in the physical, ‘bodily’ affliction, you can try some thinking and ideating, some creativity and intelligent or intellectual pursuits should bring about some change. If you are in the mental sphere, where you only feel and emote, you can try some new ideological debates and discussions and finally, if you’re already in the intellectual state, you can try the philosophical or spiritual plane. That will not only alleviate your present pains, but also release good energy from your being.
Neha Singh
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