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USA, November 8, 2004: Mother sends Light & Blessings for Deepavali. The Divine never gives us more gifts than we can handle at any given time. At this crucial time of challenge for human mind and spirit, the magnificent occasion of Deepavali arrives bringing with it an abundant of reprieve and lightness. Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Light – celebrated by millions of people throughout India and the world. It occurs on the last day of the dark fortnight of Kartika (October -November). This celebration is derived from several Hindu legends: It is the auspicious time when Goddess Lakshmi – Mother of prosperity & familial wellbeing- comes to visit the home. Traditionally, the hearth is cleaned and decorated with flowers, fruits, and sweets, and windows, gateways and courtyards illumined with dipa -earthen lamps filled with ghee – to welcome the Goddess’s presence. The dipa is a metaphor for hope and truth and the acquisition of knowledge that eliminates darkness. Seize this occasion to give hope and offer prayers for inner harmony and world peace. Light a dipa, take a sankalpa (“will; purpose; determination.” A solemn vow or declaration of purpose) and make a commitment to life’s harmony necessary to alleviate the troubled mind and dark times.



Deepavali also commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon Ravana, and the slaying of the horrendous demon Narksura by Lord Krishna – cosmic triumph that symbolizes success of the greater good over the ills of our time. Deepavali is considered Light Time – an illumed juncture in space that is the right time to recognize that all eventualities has its basis in karma – the ever spinning, unrelenting wheel of life that accounts for each and every one of actions past to present – but we do have the power to recast our dismay and grief into love and joy. At this auspicious time, remember to take a deep breath, light a dipa for every wish you make, forgive all, and reclaim your joy!



Lovingly,

Swamini Mayatitananda

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