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The message of Deepawali

According to the Vedic culture, the message of Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya (from darkness unto light) is given through the festival of Deepawali to all peoples of the world. During the night of Deepawali the myriads of little clay lamps (dias) seem to silently send forth Deepawali messages: Come let us remove darkness from the face of the earth. This is not the work to be done by one dia or by one individual. It requires collective effort. In the diffusion of light the question of high and low is forgotten. This is the lesson taught by both small and big dias.
The second message of the burning dias is to destroy the difference between rich and poor- the destruction of discrimination based on poverty and wealth. The burning dia, whether in a palatial bungalow or in a grass hut, is a symbol of this unity. The wall of separation based on economic status cannot prevent the penetration and spread of the light of the dia.
The third message of the burning dias of Deepawali is to kindle the extinguished lights of our neighbours. Let us find out what is needed- whether there is a shortage of wick or oil- and just by a little help the neighbour’s lamps can be lit. One dia can light several others. A little charity can bring joy to countless others.
The row of lamps teach yet another lesson and that is of unity as exemplified in Satyam, Shivam Sundaram- Truth, Joy and Beauty.
The lights of Deepavali [...]

Being energetic is the key to success (Teachings of Chanakya)

BEING ENERGETIC IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS – Radhakrishnan ‘Chanakya’ PillaiShare
WORLD’S FIRST MANAGEMENT GURU – CHANAKYA AND HIS TEACHINGS From KAUTILYA’S ARTHASHASTRA (WRITTEN IN 3RD CENTURY BC) WHICH CAN BE PRACTICALLY APPLIED BY EACH PERSON EVEN IN MODERN DAY SCENARIO.
The first requirement for any work in life is being optimistic with a positive mindset. And if you mix this with the right amount of dynamism, aka energy, you’re set for success.
Why else do you think all the ‘motivational speakers’ are so well-received globally? It’s their workshops that make a person who is feeling low in life all charged up again.
Chanakya brings out similar qualities in the Arthashastra as well:
“Bravery, resentment, quickness and dexterity – these are the qualities of energy.” (6.1.5)
In one line, Chanakya tells us how, in addition to enthusiasm, energy is important too. He has gone into great detail to make us understand what energy means in the above verse.
These points are also leadership qualities that should be developed by any person who aspires to be successful not only in the corporate world but also in life in totality:
BRAVERY
Literally speaking, bravery is ‘facing something frightening or unpleasant in a courageous way’. A brave person is ready to face life’s unpleasant events with a strong heart and a tremendous willpower to carry on.
He is ready to fight and win challenges enroute towards his goal. This is also the most important [...]

” Footprints “

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he saw two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He found that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noted that it happened at the most difficult and saddest times in his life.
This really disturbed him and he questioned the LORD thus, “LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most, you would leave me”.
The LORD smiled and gently replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, I carried you in my arms”.
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