Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Happy Deepavali! Happy Deepavali! Deepavali falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya),the darkest day of the year. The illuminations and fireworks, joy and festivities signify the victory of divine forces over the powers of darkness. Deepavali reminds us that our pure consciousness is self-luminous and this light is the guiding force of our life. One lamp can light thousands of more lamps and still the flame of the first lamp remain as it is. The lights of Deepavali represent the Brahman, the creator, the sustainer and recycler. The essence of the Deepavali light principle is reflected through this famous Upanishad mantra with the meaning: Brahman the light of consciousness remains unaffected by spreading light without losing an iota of Fullness or Brightness! Purnamada Purnamidam Purnaat Purnamudachyate Purnasya Purnamadaya Purnamevasishyate The light that shines forth from the Sun, the moon, the stars, and the fire is the same. To see and recognize that one light - the light of consciousness is the goal of life. The lights of Deepavali enable us to recognize our true divine nature - the light of love and compassion. The displayed lights of Deepavali symbolize our inner spiritual light – the guiding force of our life with peace and happiness. Wish you all a very Happy Deepavali! Ram Chandran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Dear Rama Chandran, Where did the word 'Diwali' come from ? Is it an apabrahmsha / misnomer for Deepawali. I feel embarassed to use the word 'Diwali" which means "pauper" or "Insolvent" in Kannada language.( Which has earned 7 prestigeous 'Jnana PeeTha Prashasthi') What is the root for this word? or is it a word giving equivalent meaning of Deepavali in any of the Indian languages. Note that you have not used that word anywhere in your posting except in the subject. Kindly clarify. Thanks and wishing you a happy DeepavLI ( I never want to wish you to become Diwali) Subrahmanya UH - Ram Chandran advaitin Tuesday, October 28, 2008 3:33 PM Happy Deepavali! Happy Diwali! Happy Deepavali! Happy Deepavali!Deepavali falls on the new-moon day (Amavasya),the darkest day of the year. The illuminations and fireworks, joy and festivities signify the victory of divine forces over the powers of darkness. Deepavali reminds us that our pure consciousness is self-luminous and this light is the guiding force of our life. One lamp can light thousands of more lamps and still the flame of the first lamp remain as it is. The lights of Deepavali represent the Brahman, the creator, the sustainer and recycler. The essence of the Deepavali light principle is reflected through this famous Upanishad mantra with the meaning: Brahman the light of consciousness remains unaffected by spreading light without losing an iota of Fullness or Brightness!Purnamada Purnamidam Purnaat PurnamudachyatePurnasya Purnamadaya PurnamevasishyateThe light that shines forth from the Sun, the moon, the stars, and the fire is the same. To see and recognize that one light - the light of consciousness is the goal of life. The lights of Deepavali enable us to recognize our true divine nature - the light of love and compassion.The displayed lights of Deepavali symbolize our inner spiritual light – the guiding force of our life with peace and happiness. Wish you all a very Happy Deepavali!Ram Chandran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Namaste Sri Subrahmanyaji: In the entire northern parts of India, people exchange their greetings using " Happy Diwali " which is equivalent to Deepavali, Deepawali and Divali! India is a vast country with many languages, customs and many pronunciations and usages of words and phrases: In addition when we try to find equivalents in English, there are many more variations. Deepavali, Deepawali, Diwali, Divali, etc., means the same. Let us not waste our time in finding out the meanings of meaningless names and forms! Also the celebration of Deepavali and the exact time of its observation also varies in different parts of India. The bottom-line is that everyone seems to have the understanding that it is one of the most enjoyable day/night for all people (irrespective of their race and religion). Let us be enlightened by the symbolism and the deep philsophical meaning behind the festival of lights!! Happy Deepawali! Ram Chandran advaitin , " subramanya.uh " <subramanya.uh wrote: > > Dear Rama Chandran, > Where did the word 'Diwali' come from ? Is it an apabrahmsha / misnomer for Deepawali. I feel embarassed to use the word 'Diwali " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 advaitin , " subramanya.uh " <subramanya.uh wrote: > > Dear Rama Chandran, > Where did the word 'Diwali' come from ? Is it an apabrahmsha / misnomer for Deepawali. I feel embarassed to use the word 'Diwali " which means " pauper " or " Insolvent " in Kannada language.( Which has earned 7 prestigeous 'Jnana PeeTha Prashasthi') > What is the root for this word? or is it a word giving equivalent meaning of Deepavali in any of the Indian languages. Note that you have not used that word anywhere in your posting except in the subject. > Kindly clarify. > Thanks and wishing you a happy DeepavLI ( I never want to wish you to become Diwali) > Subrahmanya UH Dear Subrahmanya-ji, Dipa means light and Avali means row in Sanskrit and so the word Dipavali means a row of lights. In Hindi the word Diva means light and Ali means (in Hindi as well as in Skt) a row. So Divali also means a row of lights in Hindi. The word Divali is used in Maharashtra and throughout North India. S.N.Sastri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Dear Shastriji, Thanks for the explanation. Then use of ' v ' in place of ' w ' seems to be more appropriate, I feel. Thanks and regards Subrahmanya UH ---Dear Subrahmanya-ji,Dipa means light and Avali means row in Sanskrit and so the word Dipavali means a row of lights. In Hindi the word Diva means light and Ali means (in Hindi as well as in Skt) a row. So Divali also means a row of lights in Hindi. The word Divali is used in Maharashtra and throughout North India. S.N.Sastri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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