On Diwali!

On Diwali

Let’s light up ‘a favour’ this Diwali – in our lives....

As kids most of you must of read ‘Munshi Premchand’s’ short story ‘Idhgah’. It is a very touching story where a poor boy waits all through the year to buy himself something in the village fair that is called ‘Idgah’ because it is set during ‘Id’ – the festive time and instead buys his mother ‘chimta’ (tongs to hold utensils) for he remembers that she is ever burning her fingers while cooking. If you haven’t read it then read that story – a must read for everyone....

Now coming to our story, can we light up someone’s life too during this Diwali? Fine, those who are already vexed with that expression of ‘oh one more lectures on donating /charity’ don’t bother to read further. Relax! This is not for you! You go ahead and enjoy your festival your way...just be happy the way it pleases you......

And for those you want to make it more than just a festival to ‘enjoy with family and friends’....well, here is the suggestion...you need not even take out huge amounts of money...just take few crackers from the pile that you have purchased (already) – say couple of flowerpots, few sparkles, couple of bombs maybe – just about a handful of this and that and make a pile of those things. Next ask your neighbours to do the same and pool all these things (crackers) in a place. Don’t force anyone to give specific cracker – even a small coloured match box will do.  Put all flowerpots in a box or a packet and likewise put each of specific cracker in a single box or cover and take these to the nearest old age home or an orphanage and give it to them to enjoy...you can also give couple of simple diyas with little bottle of oil (each one giving a little of each) could light up their entire place for couple of days...

If you don’t talk to your neighbours then this is the time to talk and with a good cause....

If you find making friends with them painful and labourious then each of you has a ‘whatsapp group’ into which you can put this suggestion and pool the resources and do the needful.....each group can end up giving to the nearest orphanage and there by may be you can light up more than one place.....

and for those who say 'we don't burn crackers because we are environmental friendly' well to them - just as you spend it with loads of sweats and new dresses make it possible for the less priviledged to celebrate this festival the same way - share sweats and fruits with the orphanage (and yes even this you can pool up with your various gangs/groups)

This ‘Diwali’ as you light up your homes make an effort to light up your hearts too......light up a favour and receive ‘blessings’ your way.....Dhanteras and Diwali is the time when Mother Lakshmi gives abundance to each according to his ‘karma’ and eligibility....and this is the best way to increase your eligibility........

But as I heard someone tell  “to me it doesn’t matter if it gets converted into ‘blessing’ or not...just a look of joy on those kids faces lights up my entire year...”

and yes for every little bit of your 'sharing' with those kids, trust me you have wished me 'Happy Diwali' the right way - not just in paper but in true spirit....and you can see 'my smile' in every smile that you have lighted up.......thankyou for lighting up my world this way........

Concluded..........

R.E.C : Remember the Lakshmi Devi and miser story told usually in II degree class..