The spirit of Dussehra
Dussehra is a vibrant Hindu festival that marks the end of Navratri and embodies the triumph of good over evil. It celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolizing the victory of righteousness over wickedness. The spirit of Dussehra instills values of courage, truth, and valour in our lives. It encourages us to overcome inner demons and negative traits, thereby enabling personal growth. People come together, exchange sweets, and enjoy the festivities, reinforcing the importance of unity and community. The colorful processions, effigies of Ravana, and their burning are central to the celebration, reminding us that evil can be conquered with determination and faith. Dussehra inspires us to face life's challenges with strength and optimism, promoting a brighter future.
What happened after killing Ravana?
In a video shared by the YouTube channel Sadhguru Life, spiritual guru Sadhguru explains how following after Lord Ram's victory over Ravana and the rescue of Sita, the former's journey back to Ayodhya from Lanka took an unexpected turn. Lord Ram expressed a desire to head to the Himalayas instead of returning to his kingdom in Ayodhya. When questioned by his brother Lakshman about this decision, Lord Ram explained that every person has multiple facets to their character. While Ravana committed heinous acts, he also harbored admirable qualities and was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. And so, Ram felt the need to seek penance for having killed a scholar and devotee in the form of Ravana.
Sadhguru further elaborates how each person has different emotions governing them through their life.
Don’t judge someone too quickly
Sadhguru further explains, Lord Ram, who gathered an army to rescue Sita from Ravana, later sought forgiveness for killing Ravana attributing it to one of his personalities that did the wrong deed. While it might seem strange, it teaches us not to rush to judge people.
Ravana had different sides to him and slaying the spiritual and devoted side was what upset Lord Ram the most. Many believe that it was Ravana who wrote the Shiva Tandava Stotram and some also argue that he respected Sita's choices, not touching her once throughout the time he held her hostage.
From this instance, Sadhguru says that people are complex and we should avoid judging or putting labels on them.
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Everybody has different personalities
Sadhguru goes on to talk about how our emotions can take the reins at different moments. We can feel angry, jealous, sad, loving or even see beauty in various situations. He points out that people tend to judge quickly. When we see someone doing something we dislike, we often label them as bad, envious or very angry. On the flip side, when someone constantly acts nicely, we admire and praise them. But it's essential to realize that individuals aren't the same all the time. Their behavior changes based on circumstances.
Sadhguru encourages us to be less hasty in passing judgment and understand the changes in human nature. There is not one fixed emotion or trait that governs us but rather a bunch or maybe even 10.
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It is important to see the good in people
Lord Ram's recognition of the one beautiful aspect of Ravana's character demonstrates his profound wisdom. Sadhguru illustrates more on this wisdom with a simple analogy: A rose plant has more thorns than roses, but we still call it a rose plant, not a thorn plant. Similarly, a mango tree has more leaves, but we call it a mango tree, not a leaves tree.
He emphasizes that we should also acknowledge the beauty in people. While we shouldn't ignore or turn a blind eye to their flaws, it's essential to appreciate their positive qualities. He also suggests that if you can't see the sweetness in others, it won't reflect in you. It is thus important to focus on the good in people while being aware of their imperfections.
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