To celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. The original form of Diwali is Deepawali, which literally means "rows of lighted lamps." The celebration is held on the darkest night of the year to highlight the significance of light.
"In Hindu philosophy, darkness is compared to ignorance, and lighting the lamp has significance of losing ignorance and gaining knowledge," he explained.
The lighting of deevas [lamps] in every house brings brightness and joy, and hope of finding light in darkness, achieving knowledge where there is ignorance, and spreading love where there is hatred.
Diwali also has ties to ancient myth and history.
"On this day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile," Randhawa explained. "People rejoice because Lord Rama had conquered Ravana, a cruel king. He had conquered evil, and good had triumphed.
Another reason of celebration of Diwali is For Hindus, the goddess Lakshmi is Diwali's presiding deity. Lakshmi personifies the energy that sustains and perpetuates life. She is, not unnaturally, goddess of wealth, prosperity and happiness and the six-pointed star we saw on the floor is her emblem.
The idea of light, so prominent at this festival, closely relates to that of prosperity. To people living in an agricultural society, coming out of the dark rainy days of the monsoon and stepping into the light and sunny new growing season is reason enough to celebrate.
Along with the myths of Diwali there are historical facts are assiciate, which makes the people to celebrate. Among the Sikhs, Diwali came to have a special significance on the return to its sixth master, Guru Hargobind who had been captive in the fort of Gwalior under the orders of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Guru ji also obtained the release of 52 Hindu rajas (small kings) from the prison of Jahangir."
To me, light has symbolized not only triumph of good over evil, But it also symbolizes guidance and celebration with those closer ones.
We worked hard to prove that we were, in fact, natural partners, which I believe we are. We have optimistic nation who believe that history doesn't shape us, but that we have the power to shape history. And that spirit of hope and optimism is really at the center of the Diwali celebration. As the days grow shorter, the Diwali reminds us that spring always returns -- that knowledge triumphs over ignorance, hope outlasts despair, and light replaces darkness. Diwali is a time for the revitalization of mind and spirit. And just as critically, it affords a chance to reflect on how we can bring light to others. It is an opportunity for us all, regardless of our own traditions, to renew a shared commitment to human dignity, compassion, and service - and it is a commitment, I think, at the heart of all great faiths.
Keeping in view the current situation of pandemic and increasing air pollution, one need to make sure the celebration should not be destructive rather our celebration must contain the healing process. Celebration bring joys but, at the same time, we need to celebrate looking at the future. If not, our Diwali may turn into a day of tragedy to next generation. Celebration need to be a celebration of culture and faith then exhaustion. However, may the Diwali bring spiritual life, good health, growth in economy, and peace in the nation.
"Let all the evil political force be an end."
"Let there be row of lites in every minorities home."
"Let mankind be enlightened through celebration of diwali."
"Let there be a new beginning in learning about each others and remain as co-traveller."
WISH YOU HAPPY DIWALI
Thoughts from Prof. Pranay Bin
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