What does Deepavalli signify ? - A Wonderful Explanation by Bhagawan

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" What does Deepavalli event signify? It signifies killing

the demon in man. 'Nara' means man and 'Asura' means demon. This demon

is present in every human being. It is not necessary to acquire great

Astras and Sastras (weapons) to kill this demon. Man is called 'Nara'

because there is Atma in him. That Atma is the embodiment of love. It

is possible to kill the demons only through love. Therefore, realise

the Atma Tathva and develop love. This is true Bhakti (devotion).

 

We

are celebrating such a sacred event of killing the demon Narakasura as

a festival by preparing so many delicious dishes and feasting on them.

But, we are not making any effort to understand the inner meaning of

this sacred event. In order to understand the sanctity of this great

event, we must join Satsanga (good company). You should not lead a life

of selfishness. That is the life of a Vyashti (individual). That is a

wasteful life. It is only in Samashti (community) life, can you realise

divinity. You must lead a happy life by identifying yourself with

Samashti (society). In fact, Samashti is the embodiment of divinity.

Give happiness and take happiness. Happiness is not a one-way traffic,

it is a two-way process of give and take. Speak good words. Develop

Samyak Drishti (sacred vision). Lead a life of purity. Make your life

sanctified. - From Swami's Divine Discourse on November 4, 2002

 

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