What my granddaughters taught me about the true light of Diwali
A grandfather’s conversation with his granddaughters turns Diwali from a hectic celebration into a lesson about kindness, forgiveness and respecting everyone who forms part of a family.
Diwali, a vibrant festival, held deep significance for the granddaughters, Jiah and Jahnvi. The aroma of cardamom and ghee permeated the air as the young girls watched their grandfather prepare for the celebration. Jahnvi, aged six, pondered the similarities between Diwali and Christmas. While both were occasions for family and love, she observed that Diwali was more hurried and felt like a checklist.
Her grandfather explained that Diwali was not only a time for celebration but a reminder to live life with goodness, kindness, and forgiveness, even when faced with challenges. The story of Lord Raam's exile, victory over the demon king Ravana, and triumphant return resonated with Jiah and Jahnvi. They learned that Diwali represented the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the importance of holding onto one's true self amid the chaos of life.
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