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Sanatan Hindu culture has a very rich tradition of festivals and festivals, in which every festival has some deep spiritual, mythological and historical message hidden behind it. Celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month Dussehra or Vijayadashami The festival is mainly considered a symbol of the grand victory of religion over unrighteousness, truth over untruth and good over evil. On this auspicious day, Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram had freed the entire creation from his atrocities by killing the arrogant king Ravana of Lanka. This is the reason why every year on this day huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt and festivals are celebrated across the country. But do you know which special goddess did Lord Shri Ram worship to achieve victory in the war before killing the invincible and super powerful demonic force like Ravana? Let us know in detail about this very interesting and inspirational incident related to Ramayana and Puranas.
What is the meaning of the word ‘Aparajita’ and its mythological significance?
According to Sanatan texts, whenever one has to face a big challenge in life or has to enter into a difficult battle, it is considered necessary to seek divine grace. In this context of killing Ravana ‘Aparajita’ The word is mentioned. In Sanskrit grammar and religious contexts, the literal meaning of ‘Aparajita’ is— ‘The power or energy that can never be defeated’ That means invincible.
There is a clear mention in the mythological stories and various episodes of Valmiki Ramayana and Varaha Purana that King Ravana of Lanka had immense powers and was blessed with the boon that it was not possible to kill him. In such a situation, before launching the final and decisive attack on Lanka, Lord Shri Ram had performed special worship of Goddess Aparajita for the success of his army and destruction of unrighteousness.
Why did Lord Shri Ram worship Mother Aparajita?
According to religious beliefs, Lord Shri Ram had invoked Mother Aparajita to get the blessings of victory before entering into the great battle with Lankan leader Ravana. Lord Shri Ram knew very well that victory in war is not ensured only by the strength of weapons, but only by divine blessings and moral strength.
in the scriptures Goddess Aparajita is considered to be a very stunning form of Maa Durga or Maa Vaishnavi. It is assumed. It is believed that whoever worships Goddess Aparajita with true heart on the day of Vijayadashami, gets victory over enemies and obstacles in every sphere of life. The main objective of this puja performed by Lord Shri Ram was to ensure that in this battle of religion, only truth wins and the welfare of the gods is achieved.
How is Goddess Aparajita worshiped on the day of Dussehra?
In Sanatan tradition, a fixed and very auspicious time has been fixed for worshiping Mother Aparajita on the day of Vijayadashami. According to religious law, this puja is mainly afternoon time Doing this is considered the most fruitful. To get victory over enemies and success in work, worship should be done on this day in the following manner:
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Bathing and purification: On the day of Dussehra, wake up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and offer water to the Sun God.
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Direction and posture: At the time of puja, sit on the seat facing north-east direction (Ishan Kon).
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Statue installation: Spread a red or yellow cloth on a clean and sacred platform and place the idol or picture of Goddess Aparajita.
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Pooja Samagri: Offer Roli, Akshat (rice), fragrant flowers and makeup items to the Mother Goddess.
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Aarti and Bhog: Light a lamp of desi ghee and perform aarti as per the rituals and offer sweets or fruits. Finally distribute Prasad among everyone.
This incident of Dussehra teaches us that no matter how big the challenge is, if your intentions are good and you are capable of your culture and values, then victory is definitely achieved by the grace of God.