TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Q: Why do we burn crackers on Diwali?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The festival of Diwali is unique in the world, do you know why? There is a psychological secret hidden in it. All year long we interact with people, socialize with them, and some anger, some frustration builds up and some attachment and aversion accumulates. And we continue to live with these emotions. Sometimes people say, ‘Oh my head almost exploded! There is so much anger and frustration inside that I was ready to explode.’ How to eliminate this hidden attachment and aversion?
Just as when a cracker bursts, sparks fly and sparklers emerge, may our minds also explode giving rise to bliss. When we observe firecrackers exploding in front of our eyes, we become empty within. This is the underlying psychology. Then we distribute sweets and begin the New Year by lighting lamps to awaken the light of knowledge, so this is important.
Okay, I would advise you not to light too many firecrackers. Burn as few as is possible. So many birds and animals and even children get scared, and we should not bring fear in any living being. Burn more sparklers and the firecrackers that do not make noise, and very few of the noisy ones. I won’t say not to light on Diwali, but light a few, okay!
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