We Indians are a religious fraternity,we believe in the divine whatsoever the name may be,Jesus,Allah,Krishna,Govind Singh etc the names are never ending and every religious groups has its own diverse fraternities.
Today is the day of Diwali,a different Diwali not the one according to the calendar though.
Many are already of the belief that today's 9pm lights off,and Light on Diyas and candles have a meaning to it. Hindus believe that this is been done to invoke the power of Mars,other religions will have their own insights too.But what's important I feel is the power to unite and fight.
Viruses don't understand caste, religion,etc but we the home sapiens do.
We have listened to innumerable stories of killing the evil by the good so why not kill the evil virus also which has become a bane for our society. Well I know very well that lighting Diyas and candles won't kill the virus but the feeling of unity,the feeling of calmness in the dark will make our minds calm and strong.
Day in and day out we hear,read,discuss only about covid 19 as if it is the hit movie of the year. Newspapers,Social Media etc are full of covid 19 news only.People taking selfies,tagging some other friends and then that person tagging another person the chain continues....
Moreover debates and discussions about wheather we should light the diyas today,should we turn off the lights,what difference is it going to make,the questions are never ending
As the late prime minister of India rightly told that beyond science Indians believe in the metaphysical power of the divine god's and goddesses ,so why not abide by that.when the majority is religious then whatsoever be the reason let's turn off the lights and light the diyas and candles.
Religioust gatherings are happening albeit in small numbers in the name of Ram Navami Or Jamaat , every evening we see many people light diyas,candles,Incense sticks ,so why not repeat the same once again today as requested by the government.
So let's leave back all taboos ,all differences of religion , cast etc ,let's give our questions a full stop for a day ,let's believe for the good and together light the Diya of life today,a life free of Covid19.
I am an Atheist but still I would as I am tired of fear of contamination,tired of washing hands,tired of washing clothes and have a bath when ever I need to go out,aren't you tired too???Come lets celebrate a 9minutes Diwali @ 9 pm tonight!!!Cheers!!!!
