Dasara is the festival that celebrates the victory of the forces of good over the foes that resist the progress of man towards light.

Dasara is the festival that celebrates the victory of the forces of good over the foes that resist the progress of man towards light. The sages who have decided on these festivals have a high purpose. They want us to imbibe the inner meaning and use each such day as a step in sadhana, as a reminder of the journey each person has to undertake alone to the Lord’s Feet. The forces of good (devas) are combating the forces of evil (asuras) in every living being, and if they only rely on Mahashakti, the great Divine Force that fosters and fends the Universe, they can easily win and reach the goal. People try to reform the world without making any effort to reform themselves; for, it is easier to give advice and admonish others than take the advice and advance ourselves. Strengthen the inner urges towards virtue and goodness; become impregnable there; then you can set about reforming the others.

BAGAVAN SRI SRI SRI SATHYA SAI BABA