Dussehra Wisdom: Burn the Right Ravan - Insights from Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj
In the grand tapestry of Hindu festivals, Dussehra stands as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. People gather to celebrate the triumph of Lord Rama over the ten-headed demon king, Ravan. Effigies of Ravan are set ablaze, signifying the destruction of evil forces. However, the celebrated spiritual leader, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj , offers a profound perspective on Dussehra that encourages us to burn the right Ravan. The True Essence of Ravan: A Devotee of God Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj explained the significance of Ravan, a character often vilified in the Ramayana. According to his teachings, Ravan was not just a wicked demon king but a devotee of God from Golok, a realm of divine transcendence. Ravan held a unique role as the gatekeeper of God's divine abode, and he was, in fact, one of the topmost saints. Ravan's Sacred Seva So, what was the divine seva that God had assigned to Ravan? He was sent to Earth to enact a play, a divine act. Ravan's purp...