Happy Diwali 2022

Deepavali, the festivity of lights

Shining on us grace and delight. 

Sweets and crackers make us beam

Snacks and sparklers fill us with glee.

Groan we might of weight gained after, 

But meeting loved ones are moments treasured.

But spare a thought to the needy folks

Dresses and books and food they need more. 

Gifting culture is a part of Diwali, 

But make it not a mere business deed. 

Let us give of ourselves and ours

Not just today, but all waking hours. 

To make this world a better place

To strive for equity, not privilege. 

Be it Ram's return or Krishna's victory,

All celebrate freedom from ignorance and slavery.

The demon is not Ravan nor Narkasura

It is the lust for more: be it wealth or power.

Fighting for others underlies most mythology.

The triumph over greed is the story of Diwali.

Light our way out of ignorance. 

Light our way out of petulance. 

Light our way to perseverance. 

Light our way to excellence. 
Light our way to tolerance.

Light our way to benevolence.

Happy Diwali 2022!

- Written on 24 October 2022. 
- Self-Explanatory. 

A wish I got for this Diwali that I would like to cherish from Tigi

Hope your future is brighter and healthier then your past. Pray your future has love, respect and acceptance than you do deserve. May you smile the way you would have loved to. Cheers.