The celebration of Deepavali or Divali, may have religious roots of origin in Hinduism but today it is generally regarded as a festival of lights. It has far reaching implications and meaning in the life of each one of us.
Diwali is considered the symbol of the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance".
This is of special significance to us in Malaysia which today when the nation is engulfed by dark clouds of gloom over the future of our nation. Yes, our nation is being swallowed by black clouds of racism that bitterly divide our people. The light of a united multiracial Malaysia that was shining bright before is now flickering and getting dimmer and there is real danger it may fade away and thereby thrusting the nation into permanent darkness.
As we celebrate the festival of Lights, let us do our part as citizens to keep the light on strong so that it can dispel the ever-increasing darkness in our midst and brighten the path we tread. Let us rid of the inherent racist tendencies in us and embrace one another with goodwill.
We hope and pray the people will be enlightened to resist being misled by selfish leaders, who don't respect the verdict of the people and take them for granted.
For over 60 years we have we have painstakingly learnt to live in peace and harmony with mutual respect and tolerance for our differences. Our unity was the strength and the secret of our success story as a nation. Let us not allow anyone or any group to divide us for whatever reason.
As the saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall", it is in unity lies our strength to triumph over the darkness, the evil and ignorance.
God bless Malaysia
Happy Deepavali
