Post Diwali Reflections

I had a blast this Diwali. Well quite literally. I’m back in my hostel and the university is quite empty and most students haven’t returned. They’re still high on the festivities I guess. My roommates aren’t back and that gave me a lot of time to reflect upon things. So sitting all by myself in my hostel room, a profound thought occurred to me. What does Diwali really mean to people?

Is it all about lighting diyas, setting off fireworks and crackers or eating sweets or exchanging gifts?

This festival of light symbolizes the victory of good over evil. But do we ever try to kill the evil within ourselves? We are deeply flawed as humans and every person has a vice that isn’t so nice. We let these vices get the better of us and soon they become a part of our personality.

How about we do something it? How about changing ourselves for good? I do realize change isn’t easy and most of us resist it but we fail to understand that it is for our own betterment. When we let go of unwanted things, we get blessed with better things. We attract good people and things that enrich our lives and make it more meaningful.

Get rid of jealousy, malice, greed, grudges, hate, addictions or any other “evil” that is stopping you from living a happy and fulfilling life. Make a little change and see the world around you light up like a million diyas.