Diwali 2025
Because of our schedules and last minute visit from Minal and Atul, this year Diwali was not an affair of big fanfare. I just lit two lamps as token on the day of Vasu Baras before leaving home for Death Valley. Earlier had ordered some boxes of special sweets to share with the Badlanis( Roshni’s parents) and with the kids and some friends. Today applied the traditional utana( perfumed herbal mixture) to Abhay’s body prior to shower. And of course reached out to all family and friends today with Diwali greetings through texting and WhatsApp. It still brought plenty of festive vibes. The real substance of the Festival of Lights I found today summed up in that one line from the famous abhang by Sant Sohiroba: Antaricha dnyaan diva Maalavu nako re! Hari bhajanaa vina kaal Ghaalavu nako re….. That Light within you The Light that shines even when you are asleep The Light that most people are unaware of even when they are awake The Light that is filled with comp...
