02 Mar ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’! – Short Reads#7
Holi– the festival of colours is a reminder, a celebration, of the victory of Good over Evil.
A boon given to demoness Holika failed to protect her when she tried to use her power to kill innocent devotee Prahlad. So, as per the story, powers gifted by God himself fail to yield results if used for destructive purposes.
Then how does this phrase, thrown around lightly, about Holi and Pre-Holi activities, justify the notorious actions? – ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’.
Throwing water-filled balloons at passers-by, causing accidents, teasing/cat-calling women, drinking and driving, creating ruckus around hospitals, all in the name of ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai‘.
The real sense of this phrase is letting go of grudges and fostering friendships. ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’ is the essence of forgiving and being forgiven, caring and being cared for, prioritising and being prioritised, of moving on from the past mistakes, of clearing off the negativities and filling the empty space with exuberance of colours, cheerfulness of relationships, liveliness of music, flavours of delicacies. All this and more come together to create a ‘Yaadon Wali Holi’.
Wish you all a very Happy Holi, laden with friends, food and family fun!
Stay Safe and ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’!
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