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Happy Vijaya Dasami

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Vijayadasami (Sanskrit: विजयदशमी) also known as Dussehra (Sanskrit: दशहरा) an important Hindu  festival celebrated in a variety of ways in India and abroad. Dasha Hara is a Sanskrit word which means removal of the following ten bad qualities (evils) within you:

  • Ahankara* (Ego)
  • Amanavta* (Cruelty)
  • Anyaaya* (Injustice)
  • Kama vasana* (Lust)
  • Krodha* (Anger)
  • Lobha* (Greed)
  • Mada* (Over Pride)
  • Matsara* (Jealousy)
  • Moha* (Attachment)
  • Swartha* (Selfishness)

Hence, also known as ’Vijaydashami’ signifying  ”Vijaya or Win” over these ten bad qualities (evils).

Happy Vijaya Dasami !!

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Posted by on 11/10/2016 in Festival of India, Uncategorized

 

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