śubhaṁ karoti kalyāṇam ārogyaṁ dhanasampadaḥ । śatrubuddhivināśāya dīpajyotir namo ‘stu te ৷৷
O radiant glow of the lamp,
which ushers in good fortune, well-being, and abundant riches,
I offer salutations to you in order to dispel the enmity of the mind.
Exquisite beauty in nature’s palette. Ecstatic joy in a sea of golden leaves. Purity of love in the heart of a child. God is always seated next to us… Seen or unseen.
Oregon, United States
This morning as I watched videos of Gurumayi celebrating Deepavali, a great sweetness enveloped me and this poem arose from within.
The Power of a Tea Light
I lit a tea light for Deepavali It burns all day on my puja reminding me of the beautiful beings that have illuminated my path through this life with their teachings.
The flame is just one. A humble celebration within the enormous city. However, this tiny tea light has the power to transform my environment and make it a sanctuary. I turn within, knowing that the important light I have to keep lit every day is the light of my awareness. I meditate.