Summary

Lalitha Brahma reflects on the inspirational and spiritual significance of sunsets, drawing parallels between the setting sun and the lighting of an inner lamp, emphasizing themes of gratitude, continuity, and inner peace.

Abstract

The web content is a contemplative piece by Lalitha Brahma, who uses the metaphor of a sunset to delve into personal feelings of tranquility and inspiration. Brahma describes how the sunset's colors evoke a sense of potential energy and reassurance for the next day. Instead of feeling a sense of goodbye, Brahma welcomes the evening with spiritual practices, such as chanting "Lalitha sahasranamam," which fosters a sense of gratitude and connection to the divine. The article also includes a spiritual hymn that Brahma chants to feel abundant and peaceful. Additionally, the author acknowledges the influence of other writers and provides links to their work, inviting readers to create their own inner light. The piece concludes with a call to subscribe to Brahma's stories and a mention of a podcast for further engagement.

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Brahma finds sunsets inspiring and comforting, equating the fading light with a reminder to light one's inner lamp.
The author does not view sunset as an end but as a transition, welcoming the evening with spiritual practices and a sense of gratitude.
Brahma hears a message in the sunset, interpreting it as a call to maintain inner light regardless of external circumstances.
The sunset brings hopes of continuity and reassurance, providing energy for the day ahead.
Spiritual moments are experienced during sunsets, with the recitation of a hymn that enhances feelings of abundance, reassurance, health, and peace.
The article expresses appreciation for the writing community and the inspiration drawn from fellow writers.
Brahma encourages readers to engage with their work by subscribing and tuning into a podcast for a deeper connection.

Prompt: At Sunset The Sky Speaks In A Thousand Colors.

Feeling Sad to Say Goodbye to Sunset? Read This to Light Your Inner Lamp

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I created a Draft post to participate in the prompt. Then I got busy and never even looked at it. Dr. Preeti Singh, I am not sure if this is too late. I am writing this piece well after the beautiful sunrise, with clear intentions to complete this piece of writing.

Now coming to the prompt

At Sunset The Sky Speaks In A Thousand Colors.

How does the sunset inspire you?

Whether I watch the sunset from my home or a beach or the mountains, the beautiful sunset, even though it is set down, the orange to-red hue always makes me feel cool, comfortable, and fully rested. It gives me the potential energy with the reassurance of adequate kinetic energy for running my next day!

Sunset inspires me with the words:

Hey Lalitha, I am the outside light fading away. You go to your Swami (God) altar and light the lamp inside your house and get inspired.

What hopes does it bring for you while waving goodbye to the day.?

First of all, I don’t feel goodbye. On the contrary, I welcome my evening with background chanting of auspicious hymns like “Lalitha sahasranamam” from my Laptop. It helps me cook for dinner with thoughts of gratitude for everything like my gas oven, pots and pans, ingredients, and suppliers of all these materials, you name it.

Does it speak to you?

Absolutely. I can hear the following words:

“Hey Lalitha, As the night, the day! I am always there in some part of the World. I will be back. It is for you to make meaning of my presence and absence. One thing I must tell you. You create your sun or small lamp inside your heart and keep it glowing regardless of me showing up at Sunrise or saying goodbye at Sunset.”

Do you have any spiritual moments when you see the sun setting?

Yes. Whenever I see the Sun during Sunrise or midday or sunset

I chant the hymn/sloka

Lyrics : Om Japa Kusuma Sankaasham Kaashya Peyam Mahaa Dyutim | Tamorim Sarva Papaghnam Pranathosmi Divakaram || ~ Meaning : Oh Divine One, who is as magnificent as the Hibiscus flower To you, the blessed son of Kashyapa, how powerfully radiant. To you, the fierce enemy of darkness, and the One who washes away all sins, To your brilliant infinite light, I humbly bow.

Source: Mahakatha

When I chant this sloka/hymn, I do feel abundant, reassured, healthy and peaceful!

My request:

I invite you to create your own eternal inner lamp of light!

Shout Out to

Tom Kuegler for providing valuable information thru the article titled “4 Of The Best Social Media Platforms For Writers In 2023”

Luna Moss for a thoughtfully crafted article titled “6 Reasons Why We Need Friends”

Thank you Dr. Preeti Singh for inspiring me to write this article and introducing these amazing writers Dr. Fatima Imam, Hermione Wilds Writes, Joyce Nielsen, Marta Henriques, Arun, William J Spirdione, Neera Handa Dr, Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar, Elvie Lins, Marta Henriques

At Sunset The Sky Speaks In A Thousand Colors.

Nature Prompt December 2nd week

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Thank you for reading my recently published article where I share a small accomplishment after turning 60:

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