As Diwali lights start glowing across homes and cities, most people focus on the usual celebrations– family gatherings, festive foods, shopping for gifts, and decorating homes with lamps and rangoli. For many, the festival is all about the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, and it’s a time to celebrate traditions with joy and togetherness. But a recent Instagram reel by spiritual leader Sadhguru offers a different perspective. Instead of the usual stories and myths, he explains Diwali beautifully through the lens of science, geography, and human health. He talks about how this time of year affects our bodies, minds, and energy, and how the festival’s rituals were designed to help us align with these natural changes. In his view, Diwali is not just a cultural celebrati
Sadhguru explains why Diwali is not a religious festival: “From the Trayodashi of Karthikamasa, things change…”

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