Diwali memories
My first recollection of Diwali is of my parents telling me to take two days of school. For these two days, the dreary routine of school was replaced by wonderful food, gatherings of friends and relatives, and of course fireworks. It might have been for shallow reasons, but how can any kid not grow up loving such a festival?
October 24th, 2006 at 7:28 pm
What was it like when Lord Rama arrived back to the Ayodhia?
Im sure we can recall at least one small instance of the waiting and longing and the joy and the expectation of someone you care for and love. If you haven’t experienced that joy then Im sure you will oneday.
I remember the time when Nelson Mandela was released from prison and was glued to my telly as were millions around the world waiting and waiting and trying to catch that first glimpse of the great man.
Here are some reactions I found on a website
“I had been waiting for this all my lifeâ€
“When he finally arrived there was huge euphoria.â€
“We were happy that …….. evil way of life forced on millions of fellow human beings was coming to an end.â€
“Daddy why do you cry”. I just tell him, I am shedding my tears out of joy.
“As he emerged the hairs stood up on the back of my neck”
“A moment to reflect, a moment to pause and shed a tear of joy and happiness - a moment I never thought I would witness.”
“This was a moment that brought joy and happiness in the continent.”
“I remember feeling so connected to him,”
I can then similarly imagine the same joy by the people of Ayodhia.
No wonder then that very day has been etched in the lives of the people forever and was declared a great day of celebration, joy and happiness, well Im sure you know the rest.
HAPPY DIWALI
October 24th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
Namaste and Happy Diwali to all the readers; I would like to share my experience that occured on Diwali 2006, my entire family celebrated together in the Sanathan Dharam Mandir, my brother wrote and directed an epic from the Ramayan(The Life & Times of Shri Ram) Most of the kids in our Mandir participated in the play and my niece and her friend did a religious dance at the end well it was so beautiful that the audience applauded numerous times for those kids they did a wonderful job and we had a grand celebration together with lots of delicious indian food and sweets. By the way I was born in Trinidad West Indies and my great grand parents came from India and it has been our tradition for as long as I can remember that we always celebrate all the indian festivals even though we are not from India we are in fact Indians and Hindus from birth.
October 25th, 2006 at 9:16 am
Diwali is not only the greatest of the Hindu festivals. It brings joy, happiness across all ethnic lines projecting into the unity of the Hindufold.
Let us not forget the great impact it has left all over the world, especially in the countries of Soth-east Asia , where most of the countries take pride of their past and present culture evovled over milleniums of years. The greatest contribution lies in the reflection of Sri Ram’s character building in the Ramayana. His serene personality, patience and tolerance accompanied by his love for the poor [ Bhilni] are all lacking in the present day world. A role model as the ideal man is most demanding at present especially in India-where family strife is rampart, contempt for the poor and Government riddled with corruption and selfishness , greed and criminals in important sectors of Government blantantly showing of their muscle have made their way of life. We need another Rama and Ram Rajya to alleviate Bharat out of the chaos of the day. We shall continue to look forward for Ramas of India who are given and taught the virtues Of Shri Ram. May this Diwali usher forth an era of enlightenment for the subjects of India.
November 17th, 2006 at 10:37 am
Your comment on Diwali is a perfect reflection of what we should aspire to retain and nurture for our youngsters.
Now, and in the future too.
In this world of constant change we should remember your comment that Diwali is a simple and loving festival full of happiness and humility.
Devotion is a simple thing but it is the thing we seem to lack more and more as time goes by.
Your comment is a reminder that devotion and real happiness is still possible these days.
November 18th, 2006 at 12:06 am
is this Satish Sharma aka Bob?