Let There Be Light!

By on October 28, 2008 in Spirit, Spirituality

Some of the fondest memories I have of growing up in India are of Diwali. Being a land of many cultures and religions we had a new festival and holiday practically every month, but Diwali to me was the granddaddy of them all.

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18 Responses to Let There Be Light!

  1. Dave October 27, 2008 at 7:15 pm #

    Happy Diwali! I have never experienced it, but it sounds delicious! :)

  2. Genevieve October 27, 2008 at 7:43 pm #

    Good food and good friends, there's nothing better! Happy Diwali, girl!

  3. Adriana October 27, 2008 at 7:47 pm #

    Diwali crosses my mind and heart: orange, lights, colors, water, beginings…

    Happy Diwali! Dear Prachi and all! Still working on an article of India through the eyes of a Mexican, that was so touched by the nearness of our cultures. I shall sent you some shots of this inefable festval.

    Adriana

  4. rajeshmsharma October 27, 2008 at 8:01 pm #

    Dear Prachi,

    Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year to you Prachi!

    Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year to Deepak and Mallika and everybody connected to Intent.com, intentblog.com!

    Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year to all my friends and their family and to members of intent.com!

    Kem Cho, Majama Ne, Tame Kaya Gaam na! Huun apnu Amdavad ma rehto hato.

    Enjoy!!!!!!!

  5. BabaChu October 27, 2008 at 8:45 pm #

    How lovely and loving. The aromas of nurturing that come from your words, will bring me sweet dreams.

    Thank you so much, and many blessings to you.

    baba

  6. meadysmusings October 27, 2008 at 9:16 pm #

    Same to you!

  7. dakine October 27, 2008 at 10:57 pm #

    Aloha Prachi,

    what sweet memories, the wonder of it all reminds me of Chistmas when I was small. Happy Diwali !

    Michael

  8. Alsterberg October 28, 2008 at 4:15 am #

    Blessed and Happy Diwali !

  9. deniseheyse October 28, 2008 at 7:54 am #

    India sounds like it was great to grow up there. thank you for the insight- please keep writing your personal descriptive s!

  10. Maggie October 28, 2008 at 8:13 am #

    Dipawali is the festival of the creative impulse of wealth, abundance, fullness, light and enlightenment which according to the cyclic Vedic Calendar is more accessible on this day. I have been celebrating it several time with Maharishi, the great saint and teacher, who went to Heaven last February. The recitations of the Vedic pandits especially when performed coherentl and without disturbance and when those pandits are skilled to become silent in themselves and tune into it – the Vedas being the tradition of oral transmission of those basic constituents or impulses of creative intelligence lively on the most basic fundamental level of the universe, the unified field, as virtual fluctuations of that unified field, a field often also described as an unbounded state of pure consciousness, th source of all creation -enliven these creative impulses at this time of wealth and abundance , fullness, nourishment, clarity of mind, expanded restful alertness, positivety, optimism and light in world consciousness. This procedure of Vedic recitation is working on the quantum level of Nature's intelligence where we are all connected, one, and it is done explicitly with the intent to bring these values of abundance, welath, affluence, happines and light to every home and every family on Earth.

    The energy produced by these recitations is so high and wonderful and radiant!! If your like to listen to them go to http://www.MaharishiChannel.org and choose channel 3. I think the recitations will be repeated throughout the day. One listens to these recitations of the impulses of wealth and abundance not thinking of anything specific, just closing one eyes and relaxing, enjyoing, and really feels the nourishing power of this ancient tradition of enlivening the forces of Nature to bring blessings and abundance to the world.

    As I like you all so much I wanted to let you know about it. It does not belong to any religion, it is just universal knowledge, universal wisdom – like physics. No knowledge required about it. Just enjoying it, relaxing in the bliss.

  11. sal October 28, 2008 at 9:01 am #

    Prachi – Thanks for sharing with us your memories of this wonderful holiday. It offers real insight into what holidays should be all about. I am such a sentimentalist about the holidays – and I know it has nothing to do with gifts. It is all about the wonderful memories form my family as you evoke so clearly here.

  12. livethemoment October 28, 2008 at 9:37 am #

    Prachi,

    Thanks for sharing…I had very similar experiences growing up in Delhi.

    The city lit up with candles and the smell of firecrackers in the air! The traffic jams notwithstanding, Diwali was a time of a different energy, a time when everyone came together as one to celebrate, spread joy and share the love!

    Wishing everyone on Intent a very happy and prosperous Diwali! Celebrate your Inner Light!

  13. Everyday October 28, 2008 at 9:51 am #

    I love that Diwali is a festival of lights. I remember all festivals in India when we visited. So much celebration… and regular early morning fireworks. :)

    Happy Diwali!

  14. OutImpact October 28, 2008 at 12:56 pm #

    Same here, I'm interested in knowing more about this – spread the positive energy! :)

    Cheers,

    Bambi Weavil

    OutImpact.com – Making a positive impact in the gay community. Make yours.

  15. gregory57 October 28, 2008 at 5:52 pm #

    Prachi-Thank you for sharing your warm memories of Diwali in India, I'm really glad you experienced this type of love and belonging growing up. Also, thank you for reminding me that Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. If I remember correctly, people of many faiths celebrate Diwali but in Hinduism especially, there is an element of celebrating the transformation of spiritual darkness to hope and faith. I'm moved by how this great festival coincides with what I hope will be great change and a movement from darkness to light in the United States with the upcoming election. May Atman be realized and may love, compassion, and a deep and abiding awareness of the oneness of all lead us to Ananda, this Diwali. May the love and care of your loved ones in India always live in your heart. Peace, Greg

  16. prachi October 29, 2008 at 6:33 pm #

    thank you all for your lovely comments :)

  17. Chatterjee October 30, 2008 at 11:32 pm #

    Thanks Prachi. Being in India Dewali is as grand as ever. You being away, hope could make the most of it.

    Love,

    V C

  18. kyilmaz November 12, 2008 at 2:21 pm #

    Prachi,

    I'm just beginning my spiritual quest (42 years old- never had religion as a child). My mothers christian, my fathers muslim. My mother was forced to go to church so didn't force me and my 3 sublings to go.

    I went last week to church, then watched Deepaks DVD on Buddhism. So i am gaining a spirituality that originiated in India.(and seeing what else can help in the hard times).

    Ken