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Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Diwali

Sachi Patel (left) Ellen Clarke-King (right)

Diwali is a celebration of light, goodness and knowledge which tells the story of Rama's defeat of the demon Ravana.

Wishing all Hindu staff and students a joyous and auspicious Diwali. May the divine occasion of Diwali illuminate your path, bringing spiritual prosperity, love, and happiness to you and your loved ones. May this festival fill your life with countless blessings and peace.– Sachi Patel, Hindu Chaplain

Transcript

Hi everyone. My name is Ellen Clark-King and I'm the Dean of King's.

I wanted to offer a special greeting to all our Hindu staff and students this festival time, and to wish you all a joyful and prosperous Diwali.

Diwali is a celebration of light, goodness and knowledge which tells the story of Rama's defeat of the demon Ravana.

It invites all of us to consider where these life-giving things are present in our own lives. What is illuminating our thinking right now? Who is bringing goodness and warmth into our lives? Where are we being challenged and excited by new knowledge?

And also for all of us to consider, how can we contribute to defeating some of the demons that undermine our own and other people's possibilities for happiness?

May we all find new causes for celebration and for curiosity this autumn. And Happy Diwali to all who celebrate.