On Deepawali — Abnish Singh Chauhan

Let the light spread
on this Deepawali.1

Let it
make a lotus bloom
within each of us—
pure, sacred, fragrant, divine—
unfolding gently,
illuminating
the inner world.

Let it
awaken compassion,
dispel doubt,
and ignite the flame
of love and wisdom.

Let it shine
in the outer world,
like the rising sun,
guiding us on the path
of hope and harmony.

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Footnote:
1. Deepawali: A festival of lighting lamps, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.