Happy Diwali

Diwali is the festival of lights and banishing darkness and ignorance.  In India (and now also many other parts of the world) Diwali is celebrated with lighting lamps and decorative lanterns, bursting crackers, wearing new dresses etc. etc. etc.

What we also do during Diwali make new beginnings and buy new things.  This is the time when we launch businesses, buy new cars, buy electronics, buy gold and so on.  Year after year I have been wearing new clothes, buying some or the other stuff and celebrating Diwali.

Surely, Diwali is also a time for giving and sharing with those who are less fortunate. Bringing smiles to those who are homeless and those for whom every day is the same and there is no reason (nor the means) to celebrate.

I wish everyone a very Happy Diwali.

I hope and pray that in some way or the other, throughout the year, we are all able to:

• Give those less fortunate
• Share with those who would value the sharing
• Introspect and think about our actions to drive away ignorance within

PS: A good friend of mine helped me today to introspect and be better person and inspired me to lead a more meaningful life. Trust me that’s the best way to say Happy Diwali.