BECOME A TRUE MONEY MAGNET: Dr. DEEPAK GOSWAMI

BECOME A TRUE MONEY MAGNET: Dr. DEEPAK GOSWAMI

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------------This Diwali, become a true 'money magnet' and bring positive change to your financial life. The divine veneration of Goddess Mahalakshmi, Lord Ganesha, the Ashta-Lakshmi (the eight forms of Lakshmi), and Lord Kubera is not merely a religious ritual; it is an eternal 'maha-mantra' (great formula) for wealth, righteousness, wisdom, and prosperity.

Diwali is not just a night for arranging rows of lamps; it is a grand festival dedicated to igniting the light of prosperity within one’s thoughts, behavior, actions, and financial life. It is a peculiar irony of human existence that people spend their entire lives chasing wealth, yet devote very little time to understanding where wealth comes from, how it is sustained, how it grows, and when it truly becomes meaningful.

Lord Ganesha is the first to be worshipped; every auspicious endeavor begins with his remembrance. Beyond its spiritual significance, this holds a profound practical meaning for one’s financial life. In today’s economic landscape, the wisdom represented by Ganesha is what enables one to create budgets, devise business plans, develop skills, and assess risks. Without discernment, even vast wealth can lead to ruin. Vices such as substance abuse, gambling, ostentation, unnecessary debt, and greed can shake the very foundation of one’s financial well-being.

In the Indian spiritual tradition, Goddess Mahalakshmi is the presiding deity of opulence, good fortune, auspiciousness, grandeur, and well-being. Her essence teaches us that prosperity is not defined solely by gold, silver, land, property, or the balance in one’s bank account. A home blessed with food, good health, education, mutual respect, harmony, and hope for the future is a home where prosperity manifests in many forms.

The established religious tradition describes the 'Ashta-Lakshmi'—the eight distinct forms of the Goddess. These forms are: Adilakshmi (inner stability), Dhanalakshmi (resources), Dhanyalakshmi (food security), Gajalakshmi (prestige), Santanalakshmi (values/upbringing), Veeralakshmi (courage/fortitude), Vijayalakshmi (achievement of goals), and Vidyalakshmi (knowledge). Integrating these eight forms of prosperity into one’s life constitutes true success.

In the Indian religious tradition, Kubera is regarded as the lord of wealth. The practical message from Kubera is to keep a record of your income and expenditure. Avoid unnecessary debt. Build an emergency fund tailored to your circumstances. Before making any investment, understand its legitimacy, associated risks, and duration. The true way to honor Kubera is to maintain transparent accounts of your earnings and to make financial decisions with prudence.

Positive thinking entails cultivating self-belief, understanding one’s fears, setting goals, and taking consistent action toward them. Simply declaring, "I will become wealthy," is not enough. One must also ask: What skills will I acquire? Whose problems will I solve? What service will I provide in exchange for value? And how will I keep my earnings secure? This Diwali, make a seven-point resolution for prosperity—key elements of which include daily skill enhancement, tracking income and expenditure, and avoiding wasteful spending. The ultimate message is this: treat wealth as a means to live your life, not as its master.