Soul Cosmic by Himani

Every year, on Dusshera, we celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over Ravan. Symbolically, it is the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and truth over lies. But if we look deeper, this festival is not just about burning effigies of Ravan—it is about burning the negative tendencies within ourselves.

Who Was Ravan Really?

Ravan was not an ordinary man. He was a great scholar, a master of the Vedas, an excellent ruler, and above all, a true devotee of Lord Shiva. He had immense knowledge and power. But what destroyed him was not lack of wisdom—it was his ego, arrogance, and uncontrolled desires.

This shows us a very important truth:

No matter how learned or powerful a person is, if the mind takes a wrong turn, destruction is certain.

Why Do We Celebrate Rama’s Victory?

Lord Rama represents dharma, balance, and humility. He was a king who always chose righteousness over personal comfort. When he defeated Ravan, it was not just a physical war—it was a reminder that truth and virtue will always win in the end.

Every arrow of Rama that struck Ravan was like a reminder to us:

Destroy the ego. Control anger and greed. Respect women and relationships. Walk the path of truth, no matter how difficult it looks.

The Paradox of Ravan’s End

Interestingly, in his last moments, when Ravan realized his mistakes, he took the name of Lord Rama. And even though he died, he attained a kind of spiritual protection. This teaches us:

It is never too late to remember God or walk towards truth. Even the biggest sinner has the chance of redemption when he turns to divine wisdom.

But at the same time, his story warns us that waiting till the last moment is dangerous. A lifetime of wrong actions cannot always be washed away in the end.

What Dusshera Teaches Us Today

Burn the Ravana within: Ego, jealousy, hatred, and greed are the ten heads of our inner Ravan. Victory is not outside—it is inside us. Choose dharma: Like Rama, choose the right path, even if it looks tough. Respect knowledge with humility: Knowledge without humility leads to arrogance and downfall. Faith and forgiveness: No matter what, remembering God and turning towards light will always bring protection.

Final Thought

Dusshera is not just about celebrating a past victory—it is about fighting our present battles within.

When we burn the effigy of Ravan, let us also burn the Ravana inside us.

Because the real victory of life is not when we defeat others, but when we defeat our own shadows.

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With love & cosmic guidance,

Himani Goyal