Save the Date: Diwali Satsang

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, literally means “rows of lamps” and is one of the four main festivals of India. Throughout the world Hindus celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm. One lamp can light several others. You can even light another thousand lamps, and still the flame and the light of the first lamp will remain as it is. By becoming manifold, the light loses nothing. The rows of lamps teach yet another important lesson of unity. The light that shines forth from the sun, the moon, the stars, and fire is all the same. To see and recognize that one light, the light of consciousness, which is manifesting and pulsating in and throughout all of creation is the goal of life. Thus, recognizing all of creation to be an expression of your true self, spread the light of love and compassion. The lights of Diwali are displayed at the entrance doors, by the walls of houses, in the streets and lanes, signifying that the inner spiritual light of the individual must be reflected outside - it should benefit society. People passing by entrance doors lit with Diwali lamps may be prevented from stumbling on their way to reach their destination. Feeding empty stomachs, lighting blown-out diyas, and bringing light to those whose lives are in darkness is the true spirit of Diwali. This is true prayer.

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