Source: epaper.timesofindia.com
INDIA, November 4, 2010: [HPI note: This is a quote from Hinduism Today’s publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami as published on the Novemeber 4, Diwali edition of the Times of India]
The inner significance of Diwali is that it is a joyful celebration of the victory of good over evil, of our spiritual qualities dominating our basic instincts, intellect and ego. Light is a universal symbol of spirituality. Thus bringing more light into our homes and therefore our lives symbolizes each of us becoming a more spiritual person.
The light of the soul can transform our baser qualities of greed, distrust and hatred into selfless giving, trust and helpfulness. It can inspire us to be consistent in our efforts to progress on the path of spiritual unfoldment. And it can reveal to us our true identity as immortal souls living and growing in the great school of earthly experience.