“The real significance of Dussehra lies in Simollanghan. 'Simollanghan' means crossing boundaries around us to move out, to progress. This does not mean - crossing the boundary that defines good and ethical behaviour. This does not mean that one should break morals and values.... The true meaning of 'Simollanghan' is to expand limits. And this day is extremely important to enhance our competency, capacity and potency”.
In his discourse held on 24th October 2012, Sadguru Aniruddha Bapu explained the significance of Dussehra.
On the day of Dussehra , we worship Goddess Saraswati in the morning and worship our weapons (tools of trade) in the evening. Elaborating more on the topic, he mentioned that, the worship of knowledge and science is to enhance one's own expertise.
On the day of Dussehra , we worship Goddess Saraswati in the morning and worship our weapons (tools of trade) in the evening. Elaborating more on the topic, he mentioned that, the worship of knowledge and science is to enhance one's own expertise.
As per Vedic traditions, the first nine days of the month Ashwin are celebrated as “Ashwin Navaratri” and the tenth day is celebrated as Dussehra, also known as “Vijaya Dashami”. In Vedic tradition, Dussehra is considered as one of the three-and-half days in a year which are considered very auspicious.
During Treta Yuga, when Lord Shreeram and Ravan fought a fierce battle, Shree Adimata Mahishasuramardini blessed Lord Shriram that he will emerge victorious in the battle. Later, with Shree Adimata Mahishasuramardini's blessings, Lord Shreeram defeated Ravan. He then returned to Ayodhya on this auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami, after spending fourteen years in “Vanavasa” (exile in deep forests). Dussehra marks the remembrance of Lord Shreeram’s victory, which is celebrated by performing the ritual of “Simollanghan”.
The victory of Shree Ramchandra over Ravan is a symbol of victory of good over evil or victory of moralilty over immorality. Therefore, even today, we celebrate Dussehra with due remembrance of this victory. On this auspicious day, a tradition of exchanging leaves of “Apta” tree is followed by us, as a symbol of exchanging something as valuable as gold.
After the passage of the period of Ramayan during Treta Yug, followed by thousands of years of Dwapar Yug, the current period is certainly a vicious circle of evils prevailing in Kali Yuga. Human beings face difficulties and experience grief, as a result of their sins, mistakes and misdemeanours committed by them in their previous births. However, when we succeed in overcoming our ill-fate, due to the grace of Sadguru, that itself is our moment of victory. Such victorious moments are indeed valuable as gold.
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