This Diwali, go beyond lighting diyas — awaken the light within. Discover how kindness, connection, and gratitude can truly illuminate your life.

The Deeper Meaning of Diwali Light

Every Diwali, we light rows of diyas to chase away the darkness around us. The glow fills our homes, but what about the shadows within — the doubts, fears, and disconnection that dim our inner light?

In Jainism, forgiveness (kshama) is not a one-sided concept. It is both the humility to seek forgiveness and the courage to forgive others. This dual practice dissolves resentment, softens the ego, and restores harmony within relationships and within the self.

“I want these thoughts to stop. I fight them every day, but they keep coming back stronger.”

In my practice as a psychiatrist, I’ve heard this countless times from patients struggling with anxiety. Despite their efforts to silence distressing thoughts, the fear only tightens its grip.

“Addiction is the only prison where the locks are on the inside.” – Anonymous.

As a de-addiction specialist, I’ve observed a significant rise in inquiries from individuals seeking help for various addictions. A particularly concerning trend is the growing prevalence of gambling addiction, with clients reporting staggering losses ranging from lakhs to crores of rupees.