Navaraathri is celebrated in commemoration of the victory of Daivatwam (Divinity) over Danavatvam (demons) through the intercession of the Mahashakti as Chandi, Durga and Kali. Deepavali commemorates the victory of heavenly over hellish influences, of virtue over vice, as symbolised by the victory of Krishna-Satyabhama over Narakasura, of the upward pull into Heaven and the drag down into Hell. Satya or Truth will always defeat the forces of falsehood. That is the inner significance of Satyabhama being the instrument which the Lord used to destroy Narakasura. When Narakasura was destroyed, implying, when the six foes of human beings (lust, anger, greed, infatuation, pride and jealousy), which drag them towards a fall are overpowered, the flame of wisdom will shine clearly, bright and beautiful. It is to demonstrate this truth that on Deepavali day, deepas or lamps are lit and arranged on every house, dispelling darkness, which is the home of evil and vice.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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