Acharya Prashant explains that there is only one true festival and its light is singular. He clarifies that Diwali is not about Shri Ram returning home, but about the individual returning to Shri Ram. A festival signifies the darkness becoming aware of the light and moving toward it to be dissolved. This light represents clarity and understanding, which should be a constant state rather than a one-day event. He emphasizes that while darkness is collective and driven by social influence, true light is personal. People often get caught up in the collective darkness of competition, shopping, and social comparison, which only deepens the gloom rather than bringing enlightenment.