‘Burn the Ravana within’: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urges people to overcome ego, anger on…

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended greetings to people on Vijayadashami and urged them to overcome ego, anger and evil while fostering love, harmony and unity in society. In a post on X, the chief minister underlined the significance of the festival, which marks the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness and justice over injustice, news agency ANI reported.“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and justice over injustice,” CM Dhami said.

Highlighting the festival's message, the Uttarakhand chief minister said it encourages people to overcome their inner flaws and promote harmony in society.“This festival inspires us to burn away the Ravana within us in the form of ego, anger, and evil, and to light the lamp of love, harmony, and unity in society,” he said. CM Dhami also urged people to renew their commitment to personal integrity, devotion and service to the nation on the occasion, ANI reported.“Let us, on this Vijayadashami, resolve to uphold purity in our conduct, devotion in our actions, and a sense of dedication to the nation in our hearts,” he said.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of the state and devotees, highlighting the ideals and values associated with Lord Shri Ram. In a post on X, CM Adityanath wrote, “Where there is righteousness, there is victory.”He said the sacred festival reminds people of the ideals and life values of Lord Shri Ram, whom he described as the “epitome of propriety”.

CM Adityanath said the occasion inspires people to give up ego and negativity and follow the path of truth, righteousness and the welfare of all, ANI reported.“This festival inspires us to renounce ego and negativity and to tread the path of truth, righteousness, and the welfare of all,” he said. He also expressed hope that Lord Shri Ram would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to everyone.“May Lord Shri Ram bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyone's life,” UP CM said.

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is associated with the victory of good over evil. The festival serves as a reminder to uphold truth and righteousness and overcome negative tendencies in personal and social life.(With agency inputs)Stay updated with the latest Dehradun news.

Key quotes

• “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and justice over injustice,”

• “This festival inspires us to burn away the Ravana within us in the form of ego, anger, and evil, and to light the lamp of love, harmony, and unity in society,”

• “Let us, on this Vijayadashami, resolve to uphold purity in our conduct, devotion in our actions, and a sense of dedication to the nation in our hearts,”

• “Where there is righteousness, there is victory.”

• “epitome of propriety”

• “This festival inspires us to renounce ego and negativity and to tread the path of truth, righteousness, and the welfare of all,”

• “May Lord Shri Ram bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyone's life,”