Right since childhood, we Indians are taught that Diwali is a festival of lights. But I think there’s more to it. The festival of lights has a deeper meaning than what is propagated.
As I delve deeper into the religious background of the festival, I discover that lighting lamps, making rangolis, decorations, is just the authentic part of it. The real meaning of Diwali is cleansing one’s self from insecurities, ignorance, vengeance, hatred. Good riddance from unwanted and evil, is what Diwali is all about. And what’s why this festival holds special significance for me.
I stay away from the meaningless celebrations such as bursting firecrackers not only because they are anti-ecofriendly, but because animals are greatly impacted in these few days due to loud noise and pollution. So Diwali mood usually drags me into a cleaning spree. Decluttering, organising, shifting things here to there, but mostly getting rid of unwanted stuff. By the by, I also enjoy the sweet delicacies made especially on Diwali and my mom’s an expert cook at that.
Few days ago I realised that I haven’t been receiving posts from most writers that I like. My reader would not populate their posts. For some time, it was all right and then it started to really annoy me to find only a few blogs and their posts repeatedly posted.
A little digging revealed that most blogs I follow have died out. And that’s when it hit me that I’m following way too many blogs – 1808 precisely. More than half of these blogs have gone inactive since years, while most others haven’t posted anything in a long time. These blogs have cluttered up the space barring other posts from showing up.
Since I’m frantic about cleaning up things, I started it with my blog. I have begun to declutter it of the inactive blogs. In the last few days, I’ve gotten rid of about 565 blogs I used to follow. Voila! Now I can see posts from writers who do write actually. See! You see the sun, only when the clouds are gone.
And now, may the festive season inspire you to live happily surrounded by loved ones, that evil makes no home in your heart. Here’s wishing all you guys a sparkling and prosperous Diwali!
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Asha Seth
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Hey Asha! Are you feeling better these days?
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Oh yes, slightest bit. Thank you for asking, Anthony. Hope you’re doing super. 😃
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I’m great, Asha. Just making sure you’re feeling better 😊
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You’re so kind. God bless!
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What a beautiful insight you’ve shared 😊
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You pull me into your world, I can envision the beauty of Diwali. I love a good clear out, I tend to throw to much away & get moaned at by my family. I don’t care, it helps clear my mind too.
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Good thought on celebrating diwali. And a belated very happy diwali Asha. 🙂
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Hope you had a fun festive season. 🙂 Ashish
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Yes. Hope you too had a good diwali. 🙂
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Wish you a sparkling Diwali too. There are a myriad interpretations. I hope all of us can find ways of celebrating Diwali, as you seem to have, that makes the world a better place.
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Thank you, Ankur. Hoping to make a difference any which way possible. You had a nice time I hope. 🙂
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I loved this post Asha.. You explained the Diwali in a unique way.. And yes I too follow too many blogs not as many as you but its creeping up to 500 .. So I may well take a leaf out of your book and start clearing up some who are inactive..
Happy Diwali to you Asha, and thank you for the time taken in reading my own..
Blessings Sue ❤
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It may seem tedious at the start but later you’ll enjoy the results as I am. I always cherish reading your works, Sue. 😉 Diwali was fun. Thank you. How was Halloween?
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Fun time was had with my young granddaughter Asha.. 🙂 thank you.. and many thanks again for your compliments xx
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Loads of love ❤
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Happy Diwali Asha! Thanks for the information my sister!
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Loads of love to you, big bro! 🤓
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That was cool ‘connecting Diwali with WordPress’ Hope our new article (which is due) will provide the required fuel for the dejected bloggers out there…
Happy Diwali to u & ur family 🎉😀
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Yes, looking forward to that. Hope you had a pleasant Diwali. 🙂
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Yes Asha, It was a fun filled one!
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Brilliant! 🙂
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I could say it and say it again Asha and it still will not be enough, I am just so glad to know you! Then I read this wonderful post of yours and I’m thinking the whole time as I read I love the way this girl thinks….as I reach the line ‘that evil makes no home in your heart’ and think oh yes I absolutely love her!! ❤ ❤ ❤ Enjoy the day sweetheart! XO!
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Charming. You really have a way with words.😍 Humbled as always by your sentiments expressed so beautifully. Love to you. 💕
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❤ 🙂 ❤ 🙂 ❤
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Happy Diwali….
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Thank you, Mohit. 🤓
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Nice n wonderful thought about diwali.happy diwali ,dear asha.
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Thank you 🤓
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U r welcome.
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Welcome dear.
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Happy Diwali
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Thank you and wish you loads of fun this Diwali. 😄
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Thanks,same to you Asha
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Glad I made the cut! 😁 I’ll always keep a fresh post up for ya, Asha!
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Haha! Cool and I’d always look forward to your posts. Which also means ample inspiration is to come my way. 🤗
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Yes ma’am!
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hope I ain’t among the 500 blogs..:D
I wish I was more regular, but I don’t have many followers on WordPress and Fb page refuses to accept post once published elsewhere. So I have around 20 articles rotting on my desktop..:(
and about Diwali, it’s a festival of lights and I wish it was just about that. anyway, Happy Diwali Asha..:)
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Oh no! I could never part with yours. You’re safe and secure, someone I do like reading about. Ajay! .😁 Thank you for the warm wishes.
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Hehe 🙂 enjoy!!!
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A nice commentary on the true meaning of Diwali, and an excellent link with decluttering
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That means a lot Derrick, since you found it interesting. Or so I hope. How ve you been, Friend?
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Well, thank you, Asha. 🙂
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Declutter is a good mantra for Diwali. Enjoyed reading the Diwali post. A very happy Diwali to you and your family Asha!
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Your comments are lovely as areyou, Radhika. Always. 😁 How goes your celebration?
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That is so kind of you Asha. It’s a quiet family affair for us. We’ve been celebrating green Diwali since many years now.,😊
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See, only if the masses would follow suit. It’d be such a happier planet. All the best, Radhika and enjoy to the fullest. 😄
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Happy Diwali Asha.
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Thank you, Sunith. Im sure you’re having a blast with your family. 😃 I had planned on rolling laddoos today but bad health ruined the excitement.😋
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This time, am away from family so it is a bit gloomy but I like to see others enjoying the festivities. take care Asha.
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Thank you. 🤓
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a very happy diwali asha..see, the way you celebrate is actually the best way, i myself stay away from the regular celebrations and try to find some solitude. great post. enjoy
shreyans
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I appreciate that. Every drop in the ocean counts, especially when the motive’s a good one. Good luck. Enjoy loads. And let me know what you did! 😍
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Thank you so much…you too have fun..sure thing..will tell you..cu
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Okay. Haffun! 😍😎
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Happy Diwali Asha! 🙂 Very nice article:)
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You are so sweet, Divya. I really write it absently mindedly since keeping unwell, but such hearty responses make me feel better already. 😄 I’m sure you’re Diwali is an appetising one. Delight us, with pics. Will you?! 😍😘
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I’m glad to hear that & I hope you get well soon! This read beckoned me to do some online decluttering myself. Not on WordPress though, it was my Instagram account that needed a round of cleaning.
Diwali is mild at home this year but if I’m going to be honest with you, I don’t need an excuse to splurge on desserts😊 Have a lovely week ahead my dear😘
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Thank you and take care yourself, sweety. 🤓
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I am glad you decided to clean your followers list. It actually is very necessary and I do the same thing that too periodically. Sometimes I find it hard to deal with it as not all of them deserves my unfollow. For many of them, I wish they shouldn’t have give up on writing. But that’s how it works. Anyways, have a safe and happy Diwali. 🙂
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I now wonder why didn’t I think of it earlier. But better late than never. I resolve to do.it regularly now on.
I guess lack of inspiration may do that to many. And perhaps, lack of time too. 😋
Enjoy the festive season. 😄😁
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Very inspiring post, Asha.
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Thank you, Von. 🙂
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Happy Divali Asha. We’re also celebrating here in Trinidad and Tobago, I hope you have a lovely one. Light over darkness always…
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Wow. It excites me to see the celebrations from friends abroad. The happiness is so contagious it almost consumes you. 😃 Do share pictures of your Diwali there. .😁
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