Hinduism and Diwali - KrishnayanGauraksha

History, Significance and Spiritual Importance

Many cultures have emerged and decayed in the world, but the ancient Hindu culture is the only culture which has stood the test of time and is surviving even today and is also spreading far and wide. The fasts, festivals and celebrations mentioned in Hindu culture are related to Chaitanya, hence these festivals and celebrations always create an atmosphere of enthusiasm. One such festival is Diwali.

Diwali—Festival of Lights

Diwali is an important festival of Hindu culture. Dakshinayan starts during the period of Diwali and due to early sunset, darkness spreads everywhere. To destroy the darkness of ignorance and to spread the light of knowledge, lamps are lit everywhere on Diwali. The atmosphere is also purified by the light of the lamp. Indians are all over the world, due to which this culture is also spread all over the world.

Celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month, this great festival fills the dark night with the light of innumerable lamps. Although Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over the country, it has special significance in Hindu religion. According to the beliefs of Hindu religion, on this day Lord Ram returned to the city of Ayodhya after killing Ravana and completing 14 years of exile; To celebrate his arrival, the people of Ayodhya lit ghee lamps and celebrated and since then Diwali started in India.

Secret meaning of Diwali

Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura and freed people from lust, lust, immorality and evil tendencies and made them happy by giving them divine thoughts. We have been celebrating this Diwali as a tradition for years. Today its meaning has been lost. Keeping this secret meaning in mind, if the identity is awakened, then the ignorant darkness, as well as indulgence and immoral, demonic tendencies will be reduced. On the occasion of Diwali, due to the religious activities and sadhana done by the living being, the soul will be connected to the soul and its self-enlightenment will be manifested. It is because of this spiritual energy that the living being experiences spiritual bliss.

What is the spiritual significance of Diwali?

During Diwali, the act of lighting lamps and candles represents the removal of darkness (ignorance, ego and negative thoughts) not only in our homes but also in our souls. The act of cleaning at the festival is not just physical, but symbolizes removing old grievances, asking for forgiveness and mending broken relationships. Just as houses are made to glow with the brightness of lamps, people are expected to light their hearts with forgiveness and love.

It is important to have inner light. Light means clarity. Without clarity, whatever other qualities you may have, they will not be gifts to you, but will become hindrances because without clarity, faith is also a disaster and today much of the work in the whole world is done without clarity.

What is the special thing about Diwali?
Diwali means festival of lights. Each of you is a light in your own right. This festival is celebrated all over India, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Mauritius, Suriname, Trinidad and South Africa. People wish each other a happy Diwali and distribute sweets. During Diwali we forget all the sorrows of the past. Whatever is filled in your mind, you burst crackers and forget everything. Like firecrackers, the past also goes away, everything gets burnt and the mind becomes new. This is Diwali. One candle is not enough. Everyone has to be happy and glowing with happiness. Diwali is the festival of ending darkness of ignorance with light of knowledge.

How do Hinduism celebrate important days?
On the day of Diwali, every city, town and village shines with the lights of thousands of lamps, but this festival is not just about lighting lamps outside. Diwali is a festival of lights and happiness, hence children, old people and elders all celebrate this festival together. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this day, hence everyone cleans their house properly and decorates it like a bride and decorates every place inside and outside the house with lamps. Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra and this day symbolizes the victory of good over evil. And that is why a lot of firecrackers are burst during Diwali.

Various types of sweets are made at home. Everyone at home wears new clothes and presents gifts to their friends and relatives. Diwali night is the night of Amavasya, hence on this night everyone lights a lamp outside their house so that the light of that lamp spreads light in the whole world and eliminates darkness. Diwali is an important festival which is celebrated with humility.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the spiritual significance of Diwali?

• It reminds us of the eternal battle between light and darkness, both externally and within ourselves. The rituals and traditions associated with Diwali provide an opportunity for spiritual growth, self-reflection, and the strengthening of bonds with family and friends.

What is the special thing about Diwali?

• This festival commemorates the return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after his fourteen-year long exile. It is believed that to welcome them back, the residents of Ayodhya lit thousands of Diyas (clay lamps). That practice still continues.

How do Hinduism celebrate important days?

• All major festival celebrations include visiting a temple, eating special foods and exchanging gifts. Diwali is the festival of lights. Light represents knowledge.