Navratra is very special and pious occasion to introspects and clear our mind and soul from evils and impurity of the outer world. The festival is celebrated for nine days. These nine days are not just meant for fun and celebration. These can be done in other time in the whole year also. But for a small kid Navratra is full of joy, fun, celebration and to have a gala time. But people who are little older can utilize this time in its true sense and meaning which is self empowerment.First of all it is important to know the reason behind this festival. It is a festival of victory of Good over Evil. Goddess Durga who is considered to be the ultimate source of energy and reason for the existence of the whole universe is believed to be the only source of power and energy which is vital for our survival. She is believed to be the protector and provide us the power so that we can secure the victory over the asura or evil powers prevalent within and outside of ourselves.The asura are noting else but all the bad qualities which lure and inspire us to commit sin for the selfish reasons. They are so inspiring and drag us away from our expected character and behavior. These nine days of fast is not just purify our body to keep us fit but also provide us the power so that we can say no to the bad ideas or work that is our karma.But now Navratra celebration is under the influence of commercialization and marketing gimmick. It has become more a less a show business rather than a spiritual journey. We must leave in self disciplined and contentment and must say no to the glitter and glamour. It helps us in becoming more disciplined and focused towards our goals. We learn to serve humanity and fight the evil forces.So let us celebrate this festival for self-realization and for gaining spiritual and physical powers to face life in a better way and perspective.
Students' Oxygen movement view
10/10/2010
True the nine days of fast can charge you spiritually, mentally and physically or the whole year.
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