Message by Paratpar Guru (Dr.) Athavale, on the occassion of VIjayadashami !
Vijayadashami is a day on which Dashabhuja Durgadevi and Prabhu Shriram destroyed evil in the form of Mahishasur and Ravan respectively.
Even though Dushehra is a day of victory for Hindu Deities, there is no valour in celebrating it every year only as a ritual. Since the ancient kings were brave, they would perform ‘Simollanghan’ (Tradition of crossing the border) on Vijayadashami every year.
However, today, evil tendencies are crossing their limits and Hindus live in fear every day. In such a situation, to celebrate Vijayadashami in the true sense, start performing ‘Simollanghan’ for the protection of Sattva-predominant Hindus.
For this purpose, do not wait for another auspicious occasion, because the time is very short. With the thought ‘Whatever you see is your duty’, taking constitutionally permitted action is also the necessary spiritual practice according to the times !
– Paratpar Guru (Dr.) Jayant Athavale (Inspiration for HJS)