A Diwali quotation and meaning
Here is a simple Jain-inspired Diwali quotation and its meaning:
Quotation: "Jñāna ki jyoti se andhkaar mitao; ahimsa, ôngaman, aur sādhan se jeev ko prabudd karo."
Meaning: Let the light of knowledge dispel the darkness, and through non-violence, self-control, and practice, awaken the soul.
Notes:
- In Jainism, Diwali is celebrated as the day Mahavira attained Nirvāṇa, and the festival emphasizes inner enlightenment—truth, non-violence (ahimsa), and spiritual discipline.
- Different Jain traditions (Digambar and Śvetāmbara) may phrase prayers or messages a bit differently, but the core idea is the same: illuminate the mind with right faith (śraddhā), right knowledge (jñāna), and right conduct (cāritra).
- This quotation focuses on inner illumination rather than external lights, which aligns with the Jain emphasis on personal spiritual progress.
Wishing you a Diwali filled with inner peace and steadfast spiritual progress.