While Americans blow out the candles on their birthday, Indians pay reverence to the symbolism of the flame. Over 10,000 years, when dark nights seemed to bring darkness of energy, spirit and action, the flame was the symbol of hope, of faith, and of perseverance. It is funny that westerners casually blow out the very flame that dispels darkness.
Burning Noise into Wisdom
Burning Noise into Wisdom
Burning Noise into Wisdom
While Americans blow out the candles on their birthday, Indians pay reverence to the symbolism of the flame. Over 10,000 years, when dark nights seemed to bring darkness of energy, spirit and action, the flame was the symbol of hope, of faith, and of perseverance. It is funny that westerners casually blow out the very flame that dispels darkness.