Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Bishop Dabre’s Diwali message stresses morality

Bishop Thomas Dabre of Poona, an expert on inter-religious dialogue and promoter or sectarian harmony, has called for rooting out corruption by fostering morality and spirituality among people.

“It is really shameful and unbearable to have widespread corruption'' in a country of philosophers, holy men and women and religious places, said the prelate in his message on the occasion of Diwali, the festival lights, celebrated today.

Bishop Dabre says the festival, an integral part of India’s cultural life, is an occasion for people to get inspiration for a happy and fuller life.

He said the dream of Diwali, victory of good over evil, cannot be realized as long as corruption existed in society. Diwali can be meaningful in a society that has morality and spirituality as its bedrock, he added.

Absence of morality and spirituality is at the root of all our problems. Strengthening the moral and spiritual fabric of society is an important need of the moment, he added.

Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen to support efforts to root out corruption, Bishop Dabre said.