In our office, there was an occasion for a Dhanteras celebration. The majority of our office personnel were dressed in ethnic attire. As lawyers, we do not have that kind of freedom. Our black and white dresses were on, as were the District Courts.
After attending court matters, most of our colleagues returned to the office. The Dhanteras celebration was planned for the office during the launch hours.
Most of the office staff, including court assistants, office assistants, and colleague advocates came to the office by that time. As is customary in our office, it was time for our Sir to distribute gifts to all of the staff.
The office environment became more pleasant when a few of the staff started cracking jokes on others. All of us enjoyed this. The Dipawali Festival is to be celebrated across the country on coming Monday. So all of us were enthusiastic.
During that office ceremony, I was unexpectedly called to say a few words. As the invitation was extempore, so was my reply. I simply reiterated the words of wisdom poured upon me, by Sir, a few hours ago.
Just a few hours ago, I happened to have a conversation with my Sir. As with his usual smiling face and witty style, he asked me as to what was so special about Dipawali Festival.
I answered in the same way any other could have said regarding this festival. As for example , this festival brings happiness in one's life etc. Sharing of gifts betters the relationship.
He was having his own vision about this festival. Cetainly it was not the vision, which I could have envisaged. Such perception often comes when a fact is perceived from a different label.
He began with carving out distinction of Dioawali with other festivals. Dipawali is one of the festivals which is celebrated across the country. But there are many other such festivals, like Holi, Durga Puja, Muharram, X-mas celebrations etc.
Naturally, all of the festivals bring festivals into people's lives. But there is something unique about this festival. It not only brings happiness to the family of the country, but the nation as a whole.
This festival is unique in the sense that it provides a great boost to the country's economy. I kept on repeating the words of wisdom , Sir, shared with me.
The potters who make earthen lamps, sweet sellers , toy makers, incense, incense stick makers, fruit sellers, home decorators, jewellers, utensils makers and sellers, who are the people for whom this festival does not provide work.
During this festival season, a great boom in the shops of the digital markets is seen. Where ever one may go, be it mobile shops, television, computer etc., long lines of consumers are seen.
Almost a month ago, the entire market was decorated with gift shops. This festival makes everyone prosperous in this country. From the poorest of the poor to the biggest traders, every one benefitted.
The time of Diwali is considered to be very auspicious. That's why countless people like to buy and sell flats at this time. The real estate market often witnessed a boom during this season.This is the only festival where gifts are exchanged on such a large scale.
There is no such business in this country which this festival does not affect in a positive way. From the smallest business to the biggest profession, this festival benefits the people.
This is the only festival that boosts the economy of this country. It would not be unreasonable to say that the festival of Deepawali is very important, not only for the common man but also for the progress of this country.
And finally, I end my words with the wish that may this festival bring prosperity and wealth in everyone's life. In this way, the celebration of Dhanteras in our office ended.
His words are still echoing in my mind as he said that Dipawali brings economic prosperity not only to the family of a common man but the nation as a whole. It boosts economy of nation.
This vision of Sir towards the festival of Diwali also made me think how different the approach of one person towards any events makes that person different from others.
He rightly observed that perhaps it is the result of celebrating festivals like Diwali in this country that, where the economy of the whole world collapsed during the Corona time, the Indian economy was not that much adversely affected.
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