14th October 2025
I read a beautiful couplet from Sant Kabir this morning, which reads:
जब मैं था तब हरी नहीं, अब हरी है मैं नाही,
सब अँधियारा मिट गया, दीपक देखा माही |
Translated, it means that when I was immersed in my ego and arrogance, I could not see God (the supreme power). But when I illuminated the lamp of knowledge within myself, all darkness of ignorance vanished, ego went away, and I found God in the light of knowledge.
At the start of this Diwali week, if there is anything we can wish for today, this is it.
Let’s illuminate within ourself – and around us – the lamp of knowledge so that the darkness of ignorance vanishes, ego and arrogance goes away, and we find God and his wisdom in that light of knowledge.
Let’s find peace amidst the noise all around by lighting our own “inner light” and using it as our guide to become more sensible, smarter, and independent in our decision making – in life and investing.
This Festive season, let’s light the lamp of love, abundance, compassion, and knowledge in our heart, to serve ourself, to serve others, and to dispel any darkness around us.
There is no better long-term compounding than when we invest in ourself and those around us.
Light the lamp within this festive season and stay blessed forever.