Why not be a little different this DEEPAVALI?

November 4, 2002

fOLKS, THIS IS TO WISH YOU ALL AVERY HAPPY DEEPAVALI!

here is an article i read on 'chennai on line' which i liked very

much and i thought i will share it with you all!

This Diwali why not try and be a little

different?

Why not for a change light up the lives of

unknown children and dispirited citizens?

Why not bring a smile on the face of a nameless child whose heart

cries out for love.

It is not essential to spend a fortune

in order to bring joy into somebody's life; you can

do it with a compassionate word and a benevolent

heart!

Life is - living with humane attitude!

This Diwali make an effort and search for old friends

and send them a card, let them know that they are an

element of your nostalgia!

Instead of being amidst just family and friends do something special

that will bring a change in someone's life.

You need not be wealthy to give, offer your time and joie de vivre to

someone.

Visit an old age home and spend this happy

occasion with all the people who have been spurned by

their near and dear ones.

Pay a visit to an orphanage and light up the day by bringing

contented smirks on these fond faces.

If you are well to do and can afford to spend, try enchanting the

lesser fortunate souls by sending donations.

Send a magnanimous share of sweets and gifts to the handicapped

children.

Allocate a part of your Diwali expenses for a charitable trust.

Part of the joy of giving to charity is the gratifying

feeling that comes from sharing our wealth.

Aid social welfare organizations that lack funds.

Distribute sweets to folks who do not have enough money to buy them.

On Diwali day dole out a charitable amount to a

destitute you meet!

Try; being philanthropic is not so difficult after all!

Magnanimity and altruistic feelings can be cultivated.

To give means, to gain redoubled all that you have given.

Don't expect to receive return gifts instantaneously.

Forget about your generosity and you will get it all back

unquestionably some day, somewhere from some one!

chennai on line

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folks, there are many on line charities on the web and you can make

your contributions on line... these contributions go directly to help

the needy and the poor in less developed countries!

love and best wishes!

November 4, 2002

Now, this is the best Deepavali message that has been seen so far. India is in

the heart, and anywhere one is, one can bring light, forgiveness, and charity on

this day, making it one's own private Deepavali celebration.

Thank you for passing on this inspiring message friend.

Guru Om