Gravitas Plus: This Diwali, declutter your life 

Our culture was never a materialistic, but today we lost in this consumerism world... we should revisit our sanathan way of life, which is closer to nature... Lets lead the world... Happy Diwali to all...

On point Palki. I'm sick of brands hijacking festivals and turning them into shopping festivals. Palki speaks beautifully on the trappings of consumerism and debt. Spending does not bring joy. Use Diwali to deep clean ❤️ Jai Hind

As an English Christian, I completely agree when it comes to Christmas here, it’s gotten to commercialised.

This is the spirituality that give guts in her journelism. Long live Palki

Great massage to any youth like me, much love from Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

I am not Indian, but I do like this Philosophy. But we American women we do spend a lot on STUFF , but for me personally I have changed a lot since the covid 19 started, we are not socializing the the way we used to or And not buying the way we used to either, I value life and the people around me more than I did a year ago. Take care every one, from the US 🇺🇸 ❤

Dear Palki, we Indians are basically not shopping crazy. So many advertising is trying to lure consumers. However there is a ray of hope. People are slowly becoming aware. Your video definitely would boost this thought. Happy Diwali in advance.

"A good book can change your life" and when Palki sharma speaks it's like a good book speaking to me. Thanks a lot to WION.

I'm not Indian, I'm British but I love this woman. I'm not subscribed to this channel, I'm subscribed to her.

Love for India From Pakistan occupied Sindhudesh

Yes we all, i.e. Hindus, Jains, Buddhist, Sikhs have different reasons for celebration of Diwali, We all together celebrate diwali together with joy.

This woman is always not selfish to share the truth. Don't retire soon. Respect to you ma'am

Well, I won't participate in consumerism...probably because I can't even afford it. 😅

Me: "But do you follow these things yourself?" Palki: "I should tell this to myself first." So honest.. ❤️

Powerful admonition! This has come from a very beautiful and intelligent lady. Namaste 🙏.

" A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can do without." HENRY DAVID THOREAU

India is lucky to have a treasures such as Palki and WION. The words that she said were very truthful. Such a sermon would not have been allowed on American media. American media pushes consumerism because it ostensibly helps retail merchants and thus creates jobs.

India have so many interesting stories. I just discovered Diwali with this video and it sounds like a great tradition. 🇮🇳👍

The best thing about Palki is she doesn't try to morally school you down. She shares common problems we have within ourselves and acknowledges that she too have them, and how we all can overcome it collectively ..

I totally agree with you mam, from the last 3 years I haven't brought any new clothes just because my present clothes are in good condition, and i invested that money in to a startup and we are pushing ourselves into employment creation!

Happy Diwali in Advance to all..

From America, this is great advice. I've been trying to follow it this year, but I need to do better. I wish everyone in the USA, and everywhere heard this advice.

I love Wion for highlighting such vital information like this on a news platform, unlike others. Hope we adopt these

Thank you Palki for this clear message, you understood what life is about. As an european atheist I am with you. Love from germany to you and the world. Have a great time, to those who celebrate Diwali, stay save and clean your mind!

Why do not Muslims tell the reason for Islamic festivals?....... There is no history of Islamic festivals😭😭😭😭😭 That's why I like atheism. But I respect our sanatana dharma🙏

How many news channels that have international audience talks about Ramayan.. loved the little introduction she talked about Ramayan :) Happy Deepavali everyone

Palki Palki Palki Ramayan is NOT mythology. It's Indian History.

Palki you're an absolute sweetheart. You gave voice to all my thoughts. Thank you and God bless you. Keep it up and be conscience of the public.

The way she presents is absolutely fantastic. Such an imp msg. I was going to buy an iPhone even if my current phone is working fine. But now I won't buy it. Will gift my mom dad somethin imp out of it. Thank you Mam❤️

This diwali We should only buy made in India prouducts Not chindi Chinese firecrackers

Palki's style of delivering content is outstanding. Impressive, always!

A year later this capsule still holds! 👍

Conincidence. I was discussing the other day with my family about having too many things in the house. It's almost a crippling experience. But my mother is the head of our house and she has a phobia of letting go of old stuff, even 20 year old plastic plates that are disfigured.

Happy Diwali back from Germany. Thank you for this very interesting clip concerning the Indian calendar tradition and the consumerism worldwide. We need a new chapter of religion and philosophy in a post-socialist post genocide world.

Everything has been commercialized from every festival to sad moments and even death. Sad! The direction humanity is heading towards

A wise man once said " Keep your eyes simple, and your soul will be bright '"

As someone in their 20s, I think a great way to stop spending aimlessly is to set a goal for yourself. For example set a goal to buy a house or anything that does not depreciate in value. This approach helped me reach a milestone in my education without getting in debt. And it also helped me put away 4x more capital needed to start my business. P.S I live in Quebec so things aren’t cheap here

Happy Diwali From The US....Prayers and love your way!

"I should tell this myself first" - her honesty👏👏 But seriously no harm in sharing with everyone🤗🤗

The way she talks, it gives me goosebumps.

Dear Palki, I am happy to say that I am doing everything since quite some time and I feel liberated,at peace and independent of desires.Namaste🙏

True words forever... Happy Diwali to all.. From Malaysia 😘

I was once returning from office on 31st of December night I could see most of the pubs and bars queued with people eager to find entry and buy drinks and also long queue in front of bakery to buy cakes. As my cab moved on, we stopped at a traffic signal and I could see a family with a little girl a boy and a mother sitting on the footpath eating their dinner. I could see any happiness or joy of the new year on their face. While the most of the world spends on drinks, pubs and cakes in the name of senseless new year celebration, many people struggle for even a meal. If the new year didn't bring in the change in the life of these poor and homeless people, then the new year is not worth the celebration. New year to me means writing wishes on a greeting card and sharing it with my friends and loved ones which I used to do during my childhood and when I hear my loved one say it was a nice card and thanks for the card, that was the happiest new year for me. I've stopped spending in the name of celebrating new year. Same goes to any other festivals. Say for eg, instead of spending thousands of rupees on burning fireworks, but food or clothes for the needy, especially the children and the women without home. They deserve to celebrate the festival as much as we do. Be the light on their life!

Palki Sharma, you have a God gifted personality and intellect. God bless you.

Do you know Ms Palki..it is a Delight to hear you..be it news or whatever..you are super nice..🙏🙏

Meanwhile DRDO celebrating Diwali from past 50 days by testing more then 17 missiles ❤️ 🇮🇳

Palki, you are bang on! Love your courage in talking about these important aspects of life ☺️

We have the responsibility to back up the unevitable RESET as we see it! Thank you for sharing this Wisdom!

Its not mythology. Its History.

It's not mythology it's bharats history

You almost opened the eyes of everyone who watched this. Brilliant effort. Thank you.

Thanks Ms. Palki. I am a minimalist myself and have actually experienced a very positive Life change since then.

By far, the most informative channel and presented by the most elequent, professional, beautiful, unbiased and say-it-like-it-is lady, I have ever seen! Keep up the great work, guys!!!

I use these rules for cloths: 12 shirts, 7 for normal day use, 5 in spare for trips and such. 7 pairs of pants. 4 for normal day use. And 3 in spare for extra rainy weeks. While shoes are more difficult. If you use dress shoes, you need at least 2 pairs. Because they need to breath at least 1, after being worn, or they risk breaking early. So I have at the moment 3 pairs. To me that is too few, but I threw out some shoes recently, and I am looking for new pairs. 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of running shoes, and 1 pair of winter shoes. In terms of socks and underwear, I have for 2 weeks of each. And replace them around every 3-4 year. Because you never wear more than 5-7 favourite shirts, anything above that, will not be used often. With pants you might have 3-5 favourite pairs, again, anything above not being worn often. Shoes, 3 pairs is what normal people use. And then special shoes on the side, winter shoes, summer shoes, dress shoes, and so on. I always donate my old cloth, and by limiting amounts of cloth, I increase the quality of my cloth, I try to stay away from cheap Chinese made cloth. And that is difficult.

She's sounds like a vulnerable school girl expressing the major Indian festival 💙

Palki ma'am we are missing you badly..please come back or start your own channel.. eagerly waiting to see you again..lots of luv n respect😍🙏🙏👌👌💯

Mam it is not mythology it is our history.. Ramayana and Mahabharata cannot be the mythology it is Bharth bhumi history...

You are late palki, everyone has done their shoping already on Flipkart big billion day sale and and in Amazon during sale😂

In every episode you are trembling us with your intellect. Looking gorgeous with the red urnee. May Almighty bless you with more wisdom. I salute you. It should be applicable for all festivals.

I decided a few years not to participate in the frenzy of 'gift giving' at Christmastime - in agreement with others - and the sheer joy of being able to walk into stores that are bursting at the seams with goodies - and being able to completely ignore it all is absolutely wonderful! Get together with friends and share a meal by all means. I make a purchase on the basis of 'do I NEED this? and if the answer is no I pass - great feeling and giving away stuff I don't need or use adds to it.

Ramayan - at least 1 million old history this is UNBELIEVABLE but not mythology

First time I am hearing the Ramayana story narrated so serious like a news report 😁

Absolutely perfect ....This message deserves applause..... Save time, space, money ☺

I've just sent a link to this video to my daughter and son. They might need it.

Shri Ram is not from “Indian MYTHOLOGY”, but Indian HISTORY

I love this channel. Apart from the truth it delivers, teachings among others, it’s also very entertaining! And thank you for explaining one of your Holidays. Very informative.

" Poverty consists not in the want of things but in the greed of men." PLATO

I can spent the whole day watching her videos. She puts things the way they are.

Pardon me it's not Indian Mythology but Hindu History. Otherwise great video 💯🙏🏽🚩

This diwali for small shops and Potters. So their diwali will be well.

I believe ramayan is epic (pauranik) not mythology Palki is best , wion content is top notch

100% Matched the word of Sadhguru which he continuously telling the people. Live on minimum it will bring ultimate peace. Thanks by the heart to this women, I have never seen such a honest journalist & journalism.

"I should tell this to myself first" This really made my day!

*"Find Happiness Without A Bill...."* LOVED IT.... 💗💗😊

Happiness isnt having what you want,its wanting what you have. Ty Palki Sharma...

Ramayan is not Mythology. This is our 10000 years old glorious history that defines Bharat and it's beautiful ancient civilization. Jai Sri Ram ⛳⛳⛳⛳ 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

INDIAN MYTHOLOGY?????? OR ANCIENT HISTORY OF BHARAT? Ayodhya, Lanka, Ram setu, Panchavati are physical proof of Ram and Ramayan. And Palki madam begins by calling our ancient HISTORY as mythical.

Ramayana is not mythology. It's a real incident.

Everything she said is something I always believe. I'm glad someone said it out loud. Loved it!!

Find Happiness, without a Bill - Superb punch line 👌🏼

Ramayana is not a mythology it's the history of india.

Me and my family in Sydney are on mission to BOYCOTT ALL made in China goods and services. Very nicely said . Thankyou

Same here sister, I used to say this to my students and myself. Thank you.

This is pure gem🙏❤

Please do not buy any Chinese items during this Diwali, check for Indian products even if it a bit costly. Everyone please help India to grow not China.

Don’t use the term “mythology “ for Ramayanam......Ramayanam is the proud history of India,,,,not a myth.

Your mention about Lord Ram as mythology is not correct. It's a true fact and happening

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Mewat - Search about it and Mewat becoming smaller Pakistan of India Has anyone gone to mewat around 100 km from Delhi NCR and just 30 km from my Town Mewat with No development Non Muslim community scare to live their because of kidnapping and killing Very different place and different than others parts of India 🙏🙏

That is not mythology, it's reality of Indian culture

Excellent message. I’m not Indian but this message has inspired me to rethink things in my own life. Thank you

Listening to this beautiful lady, I learned many lessons in life. Not just news. No barking or shouting I’m used to, while tuning to most Indian news channel. In this episode, what comes to my mind is A not too old Shania Twain song “ Kaching”. We spend the money we don’t possess....all we ever want is more.....

How funny! Solar eclipse and deepavali coincide on the same day, this year. Exactly how it was in tretayuga during Ramayana war.

When Hindus fast and observe sanyam during Navratri, the world tells them to defy all norms, rebel and eat chicken. When they celebrate Diwali by bursting crackers or shopping or eating, they are told to calm down and look within themselves. Anyways that shopping cart during festive season has brought some relief to the economy during covid hit times.

Excellent Smt.Palki Sharma. Mainstream media covering on consumerism. A bold step. Thanks Wion for broadcasting it

I respect Palki so much. She is MILES better than Most mainstream reporters. So professional and informative

Ramayana is not a mythology , it's our itihasa. Hanuman was not a monkey , he was a vanara Diwali is not a festival of light. It's a diya sadhana day. Your video is well intended n I support it. However, don't compromise samskritam words with incomplete English words. It distorts the narrative on Hinduism.

When are we going to let go of the word "MYTHOLOGY"?

Mythology : Wrong History : Right

I may not celebrate “Diwali”, as I’m not Indian, but I believe this message applies to us all and I appreciate it! Consumerism has gotten a grip un so all, even in America. We must definitely break off these chains and enjoy the festivities and moments without the need and pressure to purchase an item.