The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes #1399 - The Lore, Legend & Symbolism of Diwali
Oct 18, 2025
Explore the rich lore behind Diwali as Sadhguru shares insights into its origins, including the legendary tales of Krishna and Rama. Discover how the lighting of lamps symbolizes the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. With engaging analogies, he explains the profound relationship between light and clarity in life. Learn about the spiritual significance of light and its connection to collective consciousness. Sadhguru offers a practical exercise to eliminate personal ignorance, making this festive season a time for both joy and self-discovery.
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Diwali As Symbol Of Clarity
- Diwali (Deepavali) symbolizes a festival of lights representing clarity over ignorance.
- Light stands for our ability to perceive and enhance life, making clarity the festival's core meaning.
Legends Behind Lighting Lamps
- Many regional legends explain lamp-lighting on Diwali, like Krishna vanquishing Narakasura or Rama returning to Ayodhya.
- These stories illustrate why communities historically lit millions of oil lamps in the evenings.
Light As The Only Remedy
- Darkness is an absence that cannot be removed directly; only bringing light dispels it.
- This physical truth becomes a metaphor: enlightenment, not fighting ignorance, dissolves it.