Festivals come in life so that people can take a break from their mundane life…can realize the importance of other things in life…we can realize that there are lots of things around us which need our attention and we are here for many other things..however, what happens is..festivals become rituals and people forget the spirit… they remember the festivals and try to prove that they are apart of it.
When we light a lamp it is suppose to lighten the spirit and remove darkness inside and outside…it is suppose to illuminate our soul..we all are connected to our source of light and that is exactly what lightening a lamp has to do…it is suppose to connect us with our source..
However, if you do not let this light enter our hearts..is we block it…we do not let the real spirit of festival to enter our life..just following a mere ritual wont help anyone. I have seen people fighting on the name of festivals, trying to prove their ego, spending on what they cannot afford, where is the spirit here? They burn 1000s on crackers, but cannot feed poor kids, where is the spirit? Why cant you go and distribute some clothes and sweets to those who cannot afford and want to be a part of the festival? When you would see a smile on their face, you will realize how it illuminates your heart..we all belong to same source and bringing smile on others face actually will light up your heart….
Remember the spirit not rituals…
