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Deepawali or some may say Diwali, meaning an array of lights is a festival celebrated in the Hindu month of Karthik by the Hindus, the Sikhs, and the Jains all across the vast expanse of the earth. According to the epic the Ramayana, the people of Ayodhya lit diyas to welcome their king Rama after having returned home having spent fourteen long years in exile and also to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana, who had abducted his wife Sita, out of lust. The death of Ravana did not only put down curtains on the hard fought battle between Lord Rama and Ravana but most importantly marked the victory of good over of evil. Since, then this festival is celebrated each year with great pomp and joy.
Every year, a sum of money is spent on decorating homes, preparing delicious dishes, purchasing expensive gifts for the near and dear ones. Preparations are made beforehand so, that nothing goes missing on this auspicious day. But, amidst these materialistic things what is most importantly acknowledged are the words ‘truth’, ‘good’, honour’, etc.
This auspicious occasion can act as a catalyst to rekindle the fire, the young generation of India possess. It can act as an agent of change, and clean the young souls in the flames of diyas. Because it is what we need most now. Especially when people ruling the country are ready to risk the lives of many just for personal gains.
In the light of its diyas the young generation of India can cultivate the ability to distinguish between what is wrong and what is right. They can begin their quest for magice and not be complacent with what little knowledge each have. For, it is said , ‘ one who searches for pearls must dive below’.
This Diwali, young minds should take a vow to grow stronger in their social aspect. They should always be ready to lands to the faltering brothers and give lift to the lame and the slow. Because these values will not only guide them today but will always act as a beacon light whenever they have to sail through difficult times.
It’s the young generation on whose strength the outlook of a nation depends. And, when we talk of our country , it is very much true since, the majority of our population belong to this category. So, we can hope that our young brigade, neath the light of this Diwali will inculcate the values, to get enlightened and make a higher living.
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Post Written by:
Ravikant Singh
EE, 4th year
BCET
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