Phagwah symbolises the freedom from confinement in every regard, the Viraat Sabhaa Guyana said in a message to mark the Hindu celebration today.
“The season offers many opportunities for human reflection. Every human being should aspire to be a product of Liberation. In simple, man should recognize he is more a product of divinity rather than sin. Liberation, the high point of the Hindu life can only be achieved when the divine inherent potentialities in the individual is explored and exploited to its fullest extent. The capacity for such an exploration solely depends on the discriminate power of the aspirant i.e. to be loyal to our conscience rather than be a slave to our minds and senses”, the Sabhaa said.
It said that phagwah also sends the message of integration and cohesion. The multifarious colours associated with the festival is a clear testimony of varieties adding to nature’s beauty.
It added that the message of good triumphing over evil must not be overlooked. “The story of Bhakt Prahalaal and his tyrant father Hiraanyakasipu should never be forgotten. There is no crime in civil resistance. Bhakt Prahalaal never resorted to violence; he excluded himself from the political affairs of the kingdom which was ruled through dictatorship.
He didn’t allow himself to be bullied by the opposing forces created by his father. As a matter of fact, he never wanted to inherit a kingdom that is rooted in violence and atrocities. It was this type of resistance Mahatma Gandhiji emulated to confront his oppressors. Gandhiji’s victory over the British oppressors was a clear indication that hate, violence and war are not the answers to any crisis”, the Sabhaa said.
Holi is also a time for sharing, the Sabhaa said.
“It is a time when farmers and peasants celebrate the harvesting of their crops and at the same time, indulge in Yagnas and Pujas, thanking God for his benedictions and also securing blessings for their future crops. Basant therefore sends a universal message, which has the potentialities to remove hopelessness and reinstate confidence”, the message further stated.
