The following two verses explain the significance of Dipavali (the festival of lights):
The demon Naraka (ego), who rules hell, has The notion ‘I am this body’, ‘Where is this demon?’ enquiring thus With the discussion of Jnana, Narayana Destroys the demon. And this day Is Naraka-Chaturdasi. Shining as the Self in Glory After slaying Naraka, The sinner vile who suffered much Because he deemed “I” the wretched Home of pains, the body of flesh This is the festival of light. Dipavali.