diwali

This Diwali, feel the joy of giving | Feed the hungry, receive the blessings

Posted on by Vishwa Jagriti Mission

This Diwali, Feel the Joy of Giving

Diwali, the festival of lights, is also an opportunity to share our blessings with the needy. It is the occasion to participate in noble causes and seek blessings from God.

When we give selflessly, we not only bring happiness to those who need it most but also receive the blessings of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi for health, happiness, and prosperity.

And for that matter, in the festive season, nothing is nobler than feeding the hungry. Because on Diwali, while we light up our homes, feast on delicious food, and share gifts, it’s essential to remember those who struggle to fulfil fundamental needs like food.

Therefore, this Diwali, experience the joy of sharing by feeding the hungry.

Immerse Yourself in the True Spirit of Diwali

Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil.

We celebrate the festival by lighting earthen lamps and decorating homes, yet the true essence of the festival lies in uplifting others. It reminds us that the joy we receive from giving is far greater than enjoying it alone.

Feeding the hungry is a powerful way to honour the festival’s deeper meaning and spread light in the lives of the needy by removing the darkness of hunger and poverty.

The Darkness of Hunger

Despite the abundance of food and resources available around them, hunger remains a disturbing reality for a large number of people. Just because they can’t afford it.

While many of us enjoy delicious food during Diwali, countless children go to bed hungry, unable to afford even a single meal.

By contributing a small amount, we can help alleviate their suffering to some extent and make a meaningful impact on their lives during this festive season.

The impact of feeding the hungry

Food is a basic necessity for survival, but for many, it remains a luxury.

By feeding the hungry, we give them the strength to face another day and the hope for a better future.

This simple yet profound gesture carries deep spiritual significance, as our Sanatan culture emphasize the importance of sharing food and helping those in need.

During Diwali, feeding the hungry symbolizes removing the darkness of suffering and hunger from their lives, replacing it with the light of nourishment and hope.

How can you feed the hungry during festive season?

While you engage in making this festive season joyful, take a moment to spread the joy among those who need your kindness.

You can do it easily.

Annadaan on Diwali

Sharing food symbolizes prosperity. And donating food on Diwali is a tradition rooted in the festival’s essence of sharing and caring for others.

Extend your kindness to the less fortunate, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festivities regardless of their circumstances. As Annadaan is considered to be Mahadaan, it is equivalent to offering food to God. The act of Annadaan is a selfless service, which helps you develop kindness towards all.

By performing Annadaan, you can purify your karma and receive the blessings of the poor.

Joining VJM’s Mid-day meal programs

Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) runs mid-day meal programs for all the children who are studying at its schools and Gurukuls across India.

You are welcome to join Project Mid-day Meal, where you can sponsor a one-time meal for our school children for a minimum period of one year.

For as little as INR 4000–10,000, you can feed a student in our school, helping him or her complete education without facing classroom hunger.

Your small contribution has the power to bring about a better academic situation for poor and marginalised children at VJM institutions.

Distributing gift packets among Gurukul students

On Diwali, you can gift Gurukul Rishi Kumar’s the goodness of nutrition.

These children come from challenging socio-economic backgrounds, yet their willpower to pursue Vedic education and achieve their dreams defeats all the hurdles.

You can fill your day with genuine joy and contentment by distributing food packets among them.

This Diwali, make a choice for gifting a meal and enhance your festive joy

Make Diwali 2024 a memorable one for yourself and your loved ones. Here are some ways you can brighten up a child’s life with nutrition and health:

So, come multiply the joy of Diwali by ensuring nutritious food for school children.

Let’s bring smiles to their faces for making this festive season special for them and for ourselves.

Happy Diwali!

This Diwali, be the Reason of Someone Else’s Celebration

Posted on by Vishwa Jagriti Mission

“कितने भी दिए जला ले, रौशनी दिल के अंदर तभी पहुंचेगी, जब इंसान इंसान के काम आएगा!”

 

this diwali be the reason of someone else celebration

“No Matter How Many Lamps You Illuminate, The Light Enters The Heart Only When A Man Serves The Mankind.”

Diwali is auspicious in so many different ways and the celebrations fulfill humanity’s need for money, knowledge, and health. But Diwali is not just about self-fulfillment and self-enjoyment rather, it’s also about sharing joy with complete strangers and making them happy. Can we do something for underprivileged? Let’s celebrate this Diwali differently and make them happy.

This Diwali, take a few small steps and become the reason for someone else’s celebration. This is what you can do.

Support Small-Time Traders

During the festival time, support small-time traders, vendors, artists, and artisans who open shops around our vicinity. They sell earthen lamps, ethnic ornaments, candles, and other decorative items. Buy from them and be the reason for their ‘happy Diwali moments’.

Distribute Sweets Among Underprivileged Children

On Diwali, you’ll receive many gifts including sweets and dry fruit boxes from your loved ones. Instead of wasting them away, put them to noble use, and gift them to the underprivileged children. You cannot imagine the bliss that you would feel by doing this.

Charity Begins at Home, Truly

Sometimes we don’t need to go very far from home for doing something divine. Surprise your domestic helpers with a day off and some extra cash so that they can celebrate the festival with their family.

Don’t Forget the People Who Are on Road

Be appreciative of people who make your festivals and life safe and enjoyable. Be it a food delivery guy, a newspaper vendor or grocery wallah – you can gift them a box of sweets or a small tip as a token of deep gratitude.

Spend Time at an Old Age Home

Old age is really lonely for many elderly people during festivals as they miss their youth and also their loved ones during the time badly. You are well capable of elevating their mood by meeting them with a small box of sweets and some sweet talks. Hear out their experience and get immense love in return.

Be Concerned for Environment

This is the duty of everyone to feel a little bit accountable for the environment. Fortunately, now only green crackers are available in the market to fight air and noise pollution. Use only these crackers while celebrating Diwali and you can gift them to an orphaned child as well to make them enjoy their day.

Be Compassionate to Street Dogs & Birds

This is also crucial as any firecracker can affect street dogs, birds, and other animals to a great extent. Careless use of even green firecrackers can seriously injure and, sometimes, kill these animals. This is truly heartbreaking. Play with crackers in a responsible manner so that animals don’t get scared.
Whatever you do on Diwali, just keep this in your mind that no one shall feel any kind of pain because of you and you can become a reason for someone else’s celebration.

A Very Happy Diwali to all!
Blessings!

Sponsor a girl child today 👇

This Diwali, Along with Your Home Light up Someone’s Life | Sponsor a Girl Child