What is “light”? Is it brightness? Is it high electricity? Is it simply a visual quality? The concept of light is very complex. There are two ways of explaining light. Yes, it is brightness and electricity. You have heard that in many religions God is light.

However, the Light of God excels that of the sun or any other star. His brightness is equivalent to trillions of stars. It is blinding to the naked eye. This light of God carries the Divine Intelligence called ‘Arul’. It moves at a tremendous speed.

The Tamil word 'Arul' means Divine Intelligence as opposed to human rationalistic intelligence, which is called 'marul'. Marul includes our science and technology as well, since they follow human laws which are time bound. Truly, Arul itself is a mantra that defies any discursive reasoning used to define it. The moment you say 'Arul,' you invite in the mercy and intelligence of God.

When we align ourselves with the light of God we get things done in the speed of light. Light depending on its intensity has lesser or more intelligence.  More light means more intelligence. No light means no intelligence and no knowledge. No light is darkness.

We have completed the year 2011.  It is time for reflection on what we have done in 2011 and what we want to do in...