तामसोमाज्योतिर्गमय — From Darkness, Lead Me to Light
(Compiled & Interpreted by Dr. A. Shanker, www.ShankerStudy.com)
The Festival Beyond Celebration — A Cosmic Perspective
As lamps glow across homes and hearts, Diwali 2025 arrives not merely as a celebration but as a celestial alignment — a sacred point in time when light, faith, and consciousness merge. Falling on Kartika Amavasya, this year’s Diwali carries a deeper resonance. The night when darkness is at its peak also holds the greatest potential for inner illumination.
According to Vedic astrology, this Diwali coincides with an energy shift where Saturn’s discipline, Venus’s grace, and Jupiter’s divine wisdom converge — transforming the festival into a rare opportunity for karmic cleansing and renewal.
“When faith touches the elements, ritual becomes science.” — Dr. Shanker Adawal
Astrological Importance of Diwali 2025
The festival of lights marks more than the victory of Rama over Ravana — it signifies the cosmic triumph of awareness over ignorance.
Let’s understand what makes this year’s Diwali astrologically potent:
- Saturn’s Influence (Shani Pradosh Vrat Coinciding)
- The presence of Shani’s energy on Diwali brings karmic awakening.
- It encourages discipline, self-reflection, and responsibility — reminding us that true prosperity is born from purity of action.
- Venus and Lakshmi’s Grace
- Venus (Shukra) rules material comfort, art, and harmony — aligning perfectly with Lakshmi Puja, the invocation of abundance.
- Offerings of light and fragrance activate Venusian vibrations, promoting peace in both personal and financial life.
- Brahma Yoga and Kartika Amavasya
- The presence of Brahma Yoga enhances creative and spiritual power.
- When darkness is deepest, Brahma Yoga activates the seeker’s intuition — a time when even small meditations can bring large shifts in energy.
- Sun and Ketu Connection — The Flame of Consciousness
- The Sun (symbol of Atma) and Ketu (moksha-karaka) create a moment of spiritual disconnection from illusion.
- This encourages detachment from chaos and reconnection with one’s higher truth.
Puja Timings and Rituals (Lakshmi Puja Muhurat)
- Date: 20 October 2025
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat:05:41 PM to 07:55 PM (New Delhi)
- Amavasya Tithi:Begins 11:12 AM (Oct 20) – Ends 09:04 AM (Oct 21)
- Pradosh Kaal:05:48 PM to 08:22 PM
Suggested Ritual Flow:
- Cleanse your home with water and light incense.
- Draw Lakshmi’s footprints entering the home — symbolizing wealth and auspicious beginnings.
- Light 13 diyas, especially in the North-East (Ishaan) direction.
- Offer lotus, ghee lamp, sugarcane, and jaggery to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Chant “Om Mahalakshmyai Namah” 108 times.
- Sit quietly for 5 minutes, focusing on gratitude — the energy of receiving begins where the mind surrenders.
The Spiritual Science Behind the Light
In Vedic thought, light represents more than flame — it symbolizes frequency and consciousness.
When a diya is lit during Amavasya, it pierces through the inertia (Tamas) of both the environment and the mind.
This process transforms external ritual into internal awakening — what we call “Antar Jyoti”, the inner lamp.
Diwali is not when you light a lamp — it’s when the lamp lights you.
Planetary Alignment & Symbolic Impact
| Planet | Energy Vibration | Spiritual Effect |
| Sun | Vitality, Divine Will | Awakens inner strength and self-realization |
| Moon | Calmness, Intuition | Balances emotions, deepens reflection |
| Mercury | Clarity, Speech | Enhances mantra energy & prayer accuracy |
| Venus | Love, Prosperity | Attracts harmony and abundance |
| Saturn | Karma, Structure | Purifies habits and brings long-term growth |
| Jupiter | Wisdom, Grace | Amplifies blessings through faith and humility |
Practical Tips for Diwali 2025
- Avoid lending or borrowing money on this day.
- Do not argue or light lamps in anger — it disturbs Venus energy.
- If possible, feed black dogs or crows in the morning to balance Saturn.
- Keep a small silver coin near the prayer area during Lakshmi Puja — energize it for financial stability.
- Before sleep, light a diya in the kitchen or balcony — it keeps negative frequencies away overnight.
The Cosmic Message
Diwali 2025 comes as a reminder —
that light and darkness are not enemies but phases of transformation.
The same darkness that hides your path today may reveal your wisdom tomorrow.
So, light your lamps not just in corners of your home — but in the corners of your heart.
“तामसोमाज्योतिर्गमय — From darkness, lead me to light.”
May this Diwali awaken inner peace, outer prosperity, and universal goodwill.
Wishing everyone a spiritually luminous and abundant Diwali 2025.
— Compiled & Interpreted by Dr. A. Shanker, www.ShankerStudy.com
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