The Light Within

When I think of Diwali, I think of a lot; the experiences, the joys and even the sorrows that come along with it.

I have never been the “cool kid” who had a way with firecrackers like everyone else my age. That is something I still wanna imbibe in myself someday. There has always been something so unputdownable about the entire phenomenon of being able to be an absolute dabster at bursting pretty risky crackers. I would not say I have always been a buffoon about it either. There were times when I could bring myself to light a few; without fear. But that was just twice, if I remember correctly. It's been a while since I last tried; I guess, the fear still sits somewhere inside me.

Another essential part tied to the idea of Diwali is Rangoli. I had an entire phase with it when I was around 9 to 11 years old. Now, I don't even know how good of a Rangoli creator I am as an adult (since I'm eighteen already). Honestly though,I don't perceive myself to be an adult yet.

The least exciting part about Diwali has probably been the centuries-old idea of a massive and exhaustive clean up that every Indian home goes through. Yes, and it's now evident that I am an indolent soul. I have a way with using the word soul everywhere I can. But to say that my soul is sluggish would be sort of paradoxical as I do pour my entire self even in the tiniest of things I do for people around me. The relationship I share and have shared with the idea of love and kindness has always been a bizarre one. This is the thing about the inevitable nature of love. Every festival, be it Diwali, Holi, or any other; fosters love, kindness, togetherness, and a sense of affinity. This is why I believe everyone who is here living without these virtues revives them as it is the easiest job for one to take up.

Unlike philosophers like Hobbes and Kant, I believe that humans thrive off of love and love only and that it is hate that is taught or somehow forced to equip oneself with in certain situations. Whatever the situation may be, reciprocation of positive feelings and emotions remains the highlight for me. And this is what I think makes up the idea of a festival; this time of Diwali. I may not have shared a concrete story, but whatever the story might have been, the essence remains the same for me, a part of which I just shared with you all.

A prosperous Diwali to everyone!