More of Cape Town's Diwali Celebrations

aum
start the day, end the day,
for peace is transient, translucent and transparent,
aum,
for peace should be achievable, attainable and permanent,
end all tasks, start all new tasks,
aum.
shanthi, shanthi.
-A. Bhoopchand-

















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