India Roundup - The Days of Self-Reliance: How India Lit the Lamps of Atmanirbhar Bharat
I had been down and out over the past few months. One thing which has been uplifting in recent times has been silent energy and enthusiasm of India in celebrating Diwali. It has hit me while I am away in US as well. I was involved in some wonderful series of celebrations o n the eve of Diwali while in US. From attending a Diwali event and a generous dinner in Science of Spirituality center on Friday to volunteering in ISKCON on Sunday to attending a wonderful Hanuman puja and f ireworks in majestic BAPS temple, the attendance in Diwali events was uplifting in an otherwise somber state of affairs for me. With the purchase of a new car in addition, Diwali lit up a small light in my otherwise dark life. I need to cultivate fin ancial and personal discipline from hereon to travel in good path away from scams and fraud. Time will tell how far I can stick to it but we can hope a good first step has taken shape on the eve of auspicious Diwali. Looking back at home country, the whole n...