The legend surrounding the activity of money games is associated with Lord Shiva and his eternal mate Parwati. Ellora caves too beautifully picture a scenery embossed on it's walls that of Lord Shiva playing cards with Parwati.
He said that on this day, whosoever plays this game would reap benefits. This is probably the reason why, the trend of playing cards is prevalent till today. Rather, it has taken new form and shape with the passing passage of time. Not only people invite their friends and relatives over their house, but also grand casinos are all set with exciting offers that attract lot of men and women. It might sound surprising to some, but insurance like stocks, bond, real estate etc are also an extension of the game of gambling, though indirectly.
The word gambling has different connotations for different cultures. In Indian context, it was the game of playing cards is considered to be a royal one and thus was played by Hindu Gods and Goddesses to pass their leisurely time. But the context takes new twists and turns with the changing eras. Today, the division based on the financial status is common to all cultures and regions. The plight lies in the fact that people with limited financial resources too indulge in this game and lose even the little they possess in order to follow the privileged class.
Therefore, the game of gambling has become a controversial one. Therefore, legally, gambling is permissible only up to some extent only.
The actual meaning as well as importance of wealth in context of the festival of Diwali is very pure and divine. If wealth and prosperity comes devoid of knowledge, it is considered as evil. Therefore, Diwali gives a positive message that preaches us to commit virtuous deeds and not the evil ones.
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