Diwali, for those of you who don’t know, is the Festival of Lights for those who adhere to Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. It celebrates, in Hinduism, the return home of the god Rama after 14 years, who was welcomed with rows of alight lamps.
The essence of the festival is the same across all the religions though – it’s a celebration of Ātman – an innermost light which is pure and infinite. It’s like your individual soul, as opposed to the physical body that you occupy. It’s what allows us to love and show compassion. Even in Second Life, it manifests itself behind all the pixels and mesh – it’s behind every (non-bot) avatar.
I want to take the occasion to thank everyone over the past year for friendships and for lighting my path, without whom I wouldn’t be a fraction of who I’d be. And to look forward to the future, and whatever it may hold.
Wishing you a Happy Diwali, and a Prosperous New Year.
Ana Lutetia on October 17, 2009
Happy Diwali!
Miskat Qinan on October 17, 2009
Happy Diwali, Prad!
Banana Vella on October 17, 2009
Shubh Deepawali and prosperity to you, Prad!
Kitty O'toole on October 20, 2009
Hope you had a fantastic Diwali Prad…even though I’m not Hindu myself I really love this festival, so lit lots of candles and incense at home and enjoyed.
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