Importance of celebrating Vijayadashami

1. Vijayadashami teaches us to think about others

Vijayadashami is the festival of the Devi (or Shakti – Divine Energy). On Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the Devi is invoked and is worshipped for 9 days. On the 10th day, Shami tree is worshipped for peace. One must march to annihilate the enemy on this day.

2. It is being celebrated since Tretayug

Shriram’s ancestor, King Raghu of Ayodhya, performed the Vishwajit Yajna. He donated all his wealth and retired to a hut in a forest. Then, Sage Kautsa appeared before him and asked for 14 crore gold coins. King Raghu prepared to attack Kuber, the Deity of wealth, to obtain his requirement. Deity Kuber showered gold coins on the Apta (Mountain Ebony) and Shami (Indian Mesquite) trees. King Raghu accepted only fourteen crore gold coins and his subjects took the rest. (Sage Kautsa and King Raghu represent the true Hindu culture. What a contrast to today’s politicians and people who crave wealth & worldly pleasures. – Editor)

3. Saraswatidevi is in unmanifest form on this day

Saraswatitattva (Saraswati Principle) is in un-manifest seed form due to the creation of excess of sagun-bhav (Expressed spiritual emotion). Hence, on this day, Saraswatidevi is worshipped in Her active form.

4. Elimination of the Tama component and distressing energy on this day

Spiritual science says that when Devitattva is active, the process of eliminating Tamogun and distressing energy takes place at the sagun level, and when Vishnutattva (Vishnu Principle) is active, elimination of Tamogun and distressing energy is at the nirgun level. On Vijayadashami, the tarak (Saviour) Devitattva is active with the Vishnutattva. With these Principles working together, besides the elimination of Tamogun and distressing energy, Priti develops in these Principles; hence, with destruction, the task of Creation also takes place. The emission of Priti-enriched waves of welfare from the active Principles of Devi and Vishnu spread in the Universe. This helps in activating the process of Creation and results in good crop yield, prosperity, etc. Shri Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth, the consort of Shri Vishnu) works with Him to perform the task of Sustenance. Hence, Shri Vishnu takes the help of Shri Lakshmi in every Incarnation, and both take human forms at the same time.

5. Shriramtattva & Hanumantattva and Vijayadashami that generates kshatrabhav

On Vijayadashami, tarak waves of Shriramtattva (Shriram Principle) and marak (Destroyer) waves of Hanumantattva (Hanuman Principle) combine. On this day, kshatrabhav (Attitude of a warrior) of the individual is awakened. By remembering Shriram and Hanuman on Vijayadashami, dasyabhakti (Devotion unto God as a servitor) is generated, and the individual gets the benefit of taraktattva (Blessings) of Shriram.

On Vijayadashami, red (Shakti-form) and reddish brown (Waves of blessings generated due to dasyabhav) spring-like waves are active in the Universe. Due to these waves, the Atmashakti (Energy of the soul) of the individual is awakened, which increases the leadership quality and helps in nurturing kshatrabhav.

(Ref.: SanatanPrabhat.org)