Know, what did Gandhiji say on the first Diwali after the country became independent?

Ahmedabad, 14, November, 2020, Saturday

Diwali was celebrated for the first time on November 17 after India became independent on the 19th. On this day, Gandhiji made special mention of Diwali in the prayer meeting of Birla Bhavan and said that Diwali is the most important day of Vikram Samvat according to the Hindu calendar. It is also important to know why Diwali is celebrated as a festival of light. There was a fierce battle between Rama and Ravana. Ravana was the symbol of evil forces while Rama was the symbol of positive forces. Rama conquered Ravana and this victory established Ramaraja in India.

Although it is a pity that Ram Rajya is not prevalent in India, how can we celebrate Diwali? Only those who have Rama in their distance can celebrate this victory. Only God can illuminate our soul and that is the true life light. People today crave artificial light but we need love and compassion in our hearts. We have to light the flame of light in ourselves. Only then will we be able to applaud ourselves. Thousands of people today are in deep depression. Can any of you put his hand on his heart and say that he is a miserable person, whether he is a Hindu Sikh or a Muslim, he is your brother or sister? This is your test. Rama and Ravana are symbols of endless battle between good and bad. True light will come from within. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has come to see Bhagwan Kashmir with a sad heart. He was unable to attend the executive meeting yesterday and this afternoon.

For me they have brought beautiful flowers from Baramulla. I have always enjoyed such a gift of nature but today, that beautiful land has been polluted by plunder and bloodshed. The condition of Jammu has also deteriorated. Sardar Patel had to go to Junagadh in response to a request for advice from Dhebarbhai and Shamaldas Gandhi. For the establishment of peace and harmony in the country today, hatred and doubt must be removed from one's heart. If you do not want the presence of God and do not forget your internal differences and quarrels, success in Kashmir or Junagadh will prove to be like a torrent of water. May the year be a happy one for you and all the countrymen and may you serve not only India but the whole world. (Symbolic photos)