Darkness to Light

by Dr. Jaipal Singh

The kartik amavasya,
The darkest night of year
Brings Deepawali -
The festival of lights...

An opportunity for dark forces
Black magic and occult rituals
To alcoholism and gambling
For those who live in darkness...

But the essence of the festival is
Tamso ma jyotir gamaya -
Lead us from darkness to light
The eternal and everlasting
Jnana - the knowledge and wisdom
For our internal hope and bliss.

02-Nov-2013

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Comments on this Poem

Thank you, Nathmal Ji. I'm glad you find the poem meaningful. It's a pleasure to read your reviews.

jairathore
08-Nov-2013 00:21 AM

Very nice thoughts about the festival of light.You always present a meaningful poem about some creative plot.Thank you very much.Sir.

Nathmal Sharma
07-Nov-2013 07:25 AM

Thanks a lot, Padmajaji, I'm glad you find some substance in it.

jairathore
04-Nov-2013 00:58 AM

Thank you, Anugrah.

jairathore
04-Nov-2013 00:57 AM

Nice poem, full of wisdom!

Anugrah
03-Nov-2013 23:30 PM

Thanks for sharing this very enlightening and thought provoking poem, Jai Rathoreji.

Padmaja Iyengar
03-Nov-2013 12:43 PM

Thank you, Dear Rupradhaji; may the festival of light bring happiness and peace in your life.

jairathore
03-Nov-2013 07:11 AM

Thanks a lot, Kulbirji, and best wishes for happiness and peace to you and your family

jairathore
03-Nov-2013 07:00 AM

wonderful, loved it, Happy Diwali Jai ji.

Rupradha
03-Nov-2013 06:19 AM

Jaipal Sahib,

Thanks for enlightening us!

Kulbir
03-Nov-2013 06:16 AM

Jaipal Sahib,

Thanks for enlightening us!

Kulbir
03-Nov-2013 06:15 AM

Thanks you so much, Mahapatraji, and please accept my best wishes too for a very happy Deepawali.

jairathore
03-Nov-2013 05:31 AM

Thanks a lot, Purushothama Raoji, I'm glad you liked it.

jairathore
03-Nov-2013 05:25 AM

Thanks for the poem. Wish you Happy Diwali

Samarendranath Mahapatra
03-Nov-2013 01:32 AM

Thanks for the poem. Wish you Happy Diwali

Samarendranath Mahapatra
03-Nov-2013 01:30 AM

VERY EDUCATIVE CONTENT.GOOD

rpurushothamarao
02-Nov-2013 10:09 AM

Nice photograph! Thanks, Aparna Ji.

jairathore
02-Nov-2013 08:49 AM