Wisdom from Diwali festival – Diwali is one of the most valued festivals of India. The significance of Diwali is the victory of good over evil or the devastation of all negative qualities – ferocity, irritation, fear, jealousy, greed, etc, to embrace more positivity. Let’s pay attention to the true meaning of Diwali and run-through some key values that can play a significant role in shaping the daily lifestyle.
Eliminate darkness and convey brightness in our life.
People light diyas and lamps to remove darkness of the night and dispel the darkness of soul. This reminds us to kindle inner light, which protects us from spiritual darkness. But it should be noted, to limit the use of cheap plastic decorative items. These are not eco-friendly and cannot be disposed-off post-Diwali. So buy earthen lamps or diyas and avoid using plastic decorative electric lights. Lighting earthen lamps is a symbolic representation of kindling the divinity within us.
Remove negativity to bring positivity in our life.
We clean our home to welcome the goddess Laxmi as it is believed that the Goddess will enter our home and bring good fortune. All dirty things and rubbish are removed from the houses. That means we should cleans our heart by burning ego, hatred, anger and greed, so that God can live in our heart.
Discipline
Diwali usually starts with the Brahmamuhurta (around 4:00 a.m). This hours of the morning are said to be the ideal time for improving efficiency, procuring knowledge, attaining moral discipline, developing physical and mental health, and thereby attaining professional and personal success.
Humility and patience
Lord Rama was always an example of perfect son to his parents, ideal protector of Dharma and an ideal of morality. We should take motivation from lord Rama not only for his tolerance but also for living a life of dharma and virtue. We also pray to lord Hanuman for giving the strength to stick to dharma despite any difficulty and odds.
Improve social life
During festival visiting friends and family and sharing the holiday improves our social life. It always gives the sense of warmth and togetherness. This adds lot of joy and festivity in the air.
At the outset, the duty of an individual is to understand moral, economic, psychological and spiritual values. These are also considered to be the basic objects of human pursuit. Remember to celebrate green Diwali and use fireworks that do not make whole lot of noise and pollution.
Mrs. D.A. Kalpaja
Chairperson
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
