Every year, we celebrate Dussehra with fireworks, effigies, and cheers for the triumph of good over evil. But beneath the blaze of Ravana’s burning ten heads lies a quieter truth—one that asks us not just to celebrate victory, but to reflect on the cost of it.

👑 Ravana: The Villain We Forgot to Understand

Ravana was no ordinary antagonist. He was a scholar, a devotee of Shiva, a ruler of unmatched intellect and power. His kingdom of Lanka was a marvel of architecture and prosperity. He was a poet, a strategist, and a man of immense capability.

But he was also proud. Possessive. Blinded by desire. His abduction of Sita wasn’t just a crime—it was a moment where brilliance crossed into arrogance. And that’s where the story turns.

⚔️ The War That Wasn’t Just About Weapons

Ram’s victory wasn’t just about defeating a demon king. It was about restoring balance. About reminding us that dharma—righteousness—isn’t just about being right, but about doing right. Even Ram, the epitome of virtue, had to make painful choices. He had to fight a man who was, in many ways, his equal. And he had to watch a kingdom fall to uphold a principle.

💔 Wandering Mind Wonders…

What if Ravana had paused? What if his wisdom had tempered his ego? Would we still burn his effigy—or would we have built temples in his name?

🌕 Lessons in the Ashes

Dussehra teaches us that evil doesn’t always wear a monstrous face. Sometimes, it looks like unchecked ambition. Like pride that refuses to listen. Like love that turns into possession.

But it also teaches us that redemption is possible. That even in Ravana’s fall, there is grace. That we must not just destroy what is wrong—but understand why it went wrong.

🙏 A Festival of Reflection

So today, as the effigies rise and fall, let’s not just cheer for Ram. Let’s mourn for Ravana too. Let’s remember that every victory carries a shadow. And that true wisdom lies in knowing when to fight—and when to surrender.

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