Diwali
symbolizes light. And light signifies “knowledge”. But shockingly, you are
losing it. And it’s really unfortunate to see you becoming “ignorant” towards the
spirit of Diwali.
Yes, you are
an ignorant for sure. You are truly unaware of what is going around you. You
are made to accept the fake virtual reality that others force upon you. You are
in a way, blindly following what others enforcing upon you. And one such
ideology they are compelling you to abide by is “Saying no to crackers”.
“Saying no
to crackers” is a movement in disguise to crush the “spirit of Diwali” inside
you. They are the ones who hate seeing you happy. Therefore, it’s their attempt
to crush your love for the festival.
Every year
the eyes of over a billion people worldwide turn to Sydney Harbour on New
Year’s Eve just to see and enjoy the sight of the spectacular fireworks display
over there. The event is televised and watched by travelers all over the world.
Are they not
using crackers?
Are they not
damaging “environment”?
So why it’s
always during “Diwali” such issue hit the concern of various environmentalists?
Why you are
readily losing the “spirit of Diwali”?
I ask you if
the people abroad are not losing the spirit of their festivals they why you are
losing it all?
Many of the Indian
iconic personalities and politicians could be seen at Sydney Harbour every year
just to witness this big historical moment. They could be seen praising Australians
for their amazing efforts. The Indian biggie’s politicians even call and congratulate
the Australian Political powers for the success of this grand event. It’s
really good to see Australian preserving this culture and tradition year after
year. I really praise them for their magnificent endeavor.
I ask you if
the people abroad never miss a chance to promote their festive mood then why we
are all the time ready to miss everything depending on other’s outlook.
We have
beauty called “Taj Mahal” in our country that too can be illuminated by
fire-works this Diwali. And I bet no exuberance of the world can be more
beautiful than this sight. The people all across the globe would become our
guest on this big occasion if such event is organized. Such event if orderly
planned and implemented would catch the sight of the nations of the world
giving India a global recognition.
But we are
so much surrounded by these negative influences that we have lost the real
essence of the “festival of light”. These negative influences are causing havoc
in our festive pursuit just because we are blindly following a path that
everyone follows?
So just say “No”
to negative influences and “Yes’ to spirit of Diwali. Let the light of Diwali
be so bright this time that it dazzles the nations across the world saluting
our festive pursuit.
When others
can, why can’t we?
“Say no to
crackers” is just a baseless notion of yours.
Tell me
where this attitude of yours disappears away when there’s some wedding in your
house.
What do you
call those fireworks you lit when India wins some match?
Why this
attitude of yours find way only during Diwali just to show the world that you
are so called “eco-friendly”?
What a fuss I
must say.
Dubai earned
a new Guinness World Record for witnessing the spectacular Fireworks Display.
With millions of visitors both residents and tourists on every New Year, Dubai
is successful in creating a mark in the world.
The question
which arise here is when the global world around is not missing the “joy of
moment” then why are you losing it all?
Why can’t we
set a record this “Diwali” just to display the “spirit of light” worldwide?
After all we too have the power and magic that
can create history.
What say my
dear?
The soul of
every festival lies in its ways of celebrating. Then why are we made to curb
the true identity and uniqueness of our festival?
Every
festival has its soul. Holi has its soul in colors likewise Diwali has its soul
in crackers. You agree or not, it’s the truth of every culture. You can’t deny
it.
La Tomatina
is a festival held in the Valencian town of Bunol every year. The participants
throw tomatoes and get involved in this tomato fight purely for fun. The people
all around the world go to Bunol just to become a part of this fest.
Why don’t
you ask them to celebrate a tomato-less Tomatino festival?
Are they not
wasting so much food?
If they can
rejoice the part of their culture then why we are the ones who are throwing it
out?
Christmas is
celebrated all over the world with utmost devotion and joy. Whether it’s Mexico,
Peru, Bolivia, Spain, Latin America or the other parts of the world prayers are
offered, parties are held and fire-works are abundant at midnight everywhere. It’s through the
crackers and fire-works the message of happiness is sent across the globe.
If the
nations worldwide can rejoice in their festival then why can’t you?
Why can’t
you show your joy by lighting scintillating fire-works?
Why are you
missing the true essence of “festival of light”?
People in
all parts of the world celebrate the night of their festivals with huge
fireworks show.
Not only
festivals, take a view of Olympics, Commonwealth games or any other games
organized in different parts of the world. A huge amount of fire-works were
displayed on opening and closing ceremonies of these big events. These events
itself violated this very notion of anti-cracker campaign, the message did not
sound as convincing to the people. Then why it’s always on the occasion of
Diwali such controversy is raised.
I ask you
are these big events not ruining the environment?
Are they not
causing ecological imbalance?
Then why
it’s always the festival of Diwali that is used as a target to hurt your
sentiments?
Let this
Diwali be so bright and illuminating that its dazzle crosses the borders
illuminating the nations around. Let the darkness of the world be washed away
with the glittering scintillating luster of these sparkling crackers. Let the
world see our festival of Diwali symbolizing “light”. Don’t let the spirit of Diwali die in you. Let
other countries get echoed with the loudness of our “uniqueness”.
Try ignoring
such negative influences and Say “Yes” to Spirit of Diwali to preserve the
“uniqueness” of your culture that is eternal.
So which
cracker are you buying this Diwali to add your portion of “light” to the
“spirit of Diwali” my friend?
-Author : Deepshikha Gupta