Diwali is here and cleaning is in it's full swing. We clean each and every corner of the house to welcome Goddess Laxmi. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. So the Goddess dwells in cleanliness and leaves if she finds filth.
Have a deep look. What about the inner richness?? Doesn't it gets repelled by the grossness in us? So lets take the cleaning to our spiritual self and invite our inner richness. What filth will you first like to clean up??
Happy Diwali!!
You have posed a very valid point Arunima, nowadays we are more engrossed in the activities such as outward cleaning, shopping, selebrations, parties etc. But we never stop and take time out for the real purpose of such festivals, that is to recondition our own minds and take a moment to think about others. Inward cleaning such as ridding ourselves of negative thoughts, selfish thoughts etc, is equally essential.
Any filth that pollutes my surroundings will be given highest priority for getting rid of.. Any how, I Prefer to celebrate Diwali in a simple manner. I hate extravagance.Yes, cleanliness is next to Godliness. At the same time, I take care not to become a victim of a fire accident. Additionally, Bursting Crackers will cause Noise Pollution which cause many health Hazards.
Taken a pledge to introspect daily at the end of the day. Though I do it, but sometimes just let it go due to busy schedule or reluctance to do so. But would like to do it for a minute or two each day for my inner betterment. Moreover, cleaning regularly won't let the grossness pile up.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. So the Goddess dwells in cleanliness and leaves if she finds filth.
Have a deep look. What about the inner richness?? Doesn't it gets repelled by the grossness in us? So lets take the cleaning to our spiritual self and invite our inner richness. What filth will you first like to clean up??
Very true...cleanliness is an ongoing process that never ends. Self analysis definitely help us introspect and know our weaknesses and strengths..
rambabu wrote:Remember Sqatxh Bharat. If every one does his or her share of Cleanliness Country will be neat. Another Hazard durin g Diwali is Mosquitoes . They cause much harm than than the Noise of Crackers
Swacch Bharat and cleanliness of country is a mandatory responsibility of every citizen. But my question is about the inner spiritual cleaning. Both your posts talk about outward cleaning and the safe and responsible ways to celebrate Diwali. I would like views on inner richness and spiritual cleaning on this forum. About your inner filth and how you plan to get rid off
rambabu wrote:Most of the women are very particular about maintaining the Home clean festival or no Festival. In my House, the Maid comes once in a Day and cleans. But my wife, even after cleaning, by the maid, she cleans one more time.
Why should it be a woman's job alone? Does not the man have any responsibility towards keeping the house clean?
rambabu wrote:Most of the women are very particular about maintaining the Home clean festival or no Festival. In my House, the Maid comes once in a Day and cleans. But my wife, even after cleaning, by the maid, she cleans one more time.
Again the same thing! Why aren't you reading posts before answer??? Arunima has clearly stated and she has even replied to your comment that the topic is about inner cleaning of our own minds and not outward or home cleaning and whether you wife does it or not! Consider this a warning, if you do not pay heed to rules, I am deleting your posts!
I have seen people who though read holy books, do not miss a chance to abuse, accuse and curse others. Even people who do not read holy scriptures are also fond of criticism and become judgmental then what's the difference between the reader and non-reader of holy books. Inner cleaning is very important than the cleaning and decoration of the house. People clean their houses as Goddess Lakshmi comes and resides in a clean abode but people do not realise that God never resides in them who have a nasty heart and attitude. Though it cannot be felt openly, one has to pay for it in their lifetime.
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:You have posed a very valid point Arunima, nowadays we are more engrossed in the activities such as outward cleaning, shopping, selebrations, parties etc. But we never stop and take time out for the real purpose of such festivals, that is to recondition our own minds and take a moment to think about others. Inward cleaning such as ridding ourselves of negative thoughts, selfish thoughts etc, is equally essential.
We need not to wait for festivals for recondition of minds, it must be a regular activities.
Shampa Sadhya wrote:I have seen people who though read holy books, do not miss a chance to abuse, accuse and curse others. Even people who do not read holy scriptures are also fond of criticism and become judgmental then what's the difference between the reader and non-reader of holy books. Inner cleaning is very important than the cleaning and decoration of the house. People clean their houses as Goddess Lakshmi comes and resides in a clean abode but people do not realise that God never resides in them who have a nasty heart and attitude. Though it cannot be felt openly, one has to pay for it in their lifetime.
House cleaning and inner cleaning both are important. But inner cleaning is tough than house cleaning. So most of peoples prefer house cleaning on festivals. Every one know that brusting crackers is harmful for enviornment and health but no one like avoid it. Deepawali is on 30th but one of my neighbor is bursting it for last one week.
In our ancestral village Diwali is celebrated for seven days starting with Naraka Chaturdashi , Bali Padyami, Laxmi Pooja and so on..One of the day is for Go Pooja for the cows and cattle.The cow shed is cleaned thoroughly and decorated, so also the cows. The children and the entire family takes part in the Pooja . Among the agriculturist communities nature plays an important part and most of the festivities are connected to nature. The fields too are cleared up of all the unwanted weeds . It is also a way of showing our gratitude and respect for nature.
anil wrote:Shampa Sadhya wrote:I have seen people who though read holy books, do not miss a chance to abuse, accuse and curse others. Even people who do not read holy scriptures are also fond of criticism and become judgmental then what's the difference between the reader and non-reader of holy books. Inner cleaning is very important than the cleaning and decoration of the house. People clean their houses as Goddess Lakshmi comes and resides in a clean abode but people do not realise that God never resides in them who have a nasty heart and attitude. Though it cannot be felt openly, one has to pay for it in their lifetime.
House cleaning and inner cleaning both are important. But inner cleaning is tough than house cleaning. So most of peoples prefer house cleaning on festivals. Every one know that brusting crackers is harmful for enviornment and health but no one like avoid it. Deepawali is on 30th but one of my neighbor is bursting it for last one week.
Here too bursting Crackers will start much ahead of Deepwali. These crackers cause not only nuisance, also cause deafness.
rambabu wrote:anil wrote:Shampa Sadhya wrote:I have seen people who though read holy books, do not miss a chance to abuse, accuse and curse others. Even people who do not read holy scriptures are also fond of criticism and become judgmental then what's the difference between the reader and non-reader of holy books. Inner cleaning is very important than the cleaning and decoration of the house. People clean their houses as Goddess Lakshmi comes and resides in a clean abode but people do not realise that God never resides in them who have a nasty heart and attitude. Though it cannot be felt openly, one has to pay for it in their lifetime.
House cleaning and inner cleaning both are important. But inner cleaning is tough than house cleaning. So most of peoples prefer house cleaning on festivals. Every one know that brusting crackers is harmful for enviornment and health but no one like avoid it. Deepawali is on 30th but one of my neighbor is bursting it for last one week.
Here too bursting Crackers will start much ahead of Deepwali. These crackers cause not only nuisance, also cause deafness.
I am deaf but I feeling too much problem with these crackers. My town in border area so here crackers of loud sound are banned but no one caring it.
usha manohar wrote:In our ancestral village Diwali is celebrated for seven days starting with Naraka Chaturdashi , Bali Padyami, Laxmi Pooja and so on..One of the day is for Go Pooja for the cows and cattle.The cow shed is cleaned thoroughly and decorated, so also the cows. The children and the entire family takes part in the Pooja . Among the agriculturist communities nature plays an important part and most of the festivities are connected to nature. The fields too are cleared up of all the unwanted weeds . It is also a way of showing our gratitude and respect for nature.
Showing our gratitude for nature surely is way to spiritual richness. Surely makes us realize that no matter how accoutered we feel as a supreme creation of God, We owe it to Nature and are bound to be grateful to it. Definitely brings reverence and humility, both a must for inner richness.
Shampa Sadhya wrote:I have seen people who though read holy books, do not miss a chance to abuse, accuse and curse others. Even people who do not read holy scriptures are also fond of criticism and become judgmental then what's the difference between the reader and non-reader of holy books. Inner cleaning is very important than the cleaning and decoration of the house. People clean their houses as Goddess Lakshmi comes and resides in a clean abode but people do not realise that God never resides in them who have a nasty heart and attitude. Though it cannot be felt openly, one has to pay for it in their lifetime.
Yesterday, I got a beautiful image on WhatsApp where there is a picture of huge ear and a lady cleaning the inner of ear with a broom. The caption read "Diwali cleaning is on. Please clean your ears of the kachda (dirt and filth )that you enjoy listening about others".
I think message was clear and very deep. Do not feed your senses with any dirt which accumulates in inner grossness
@Arunima kunwar