This is such a beautiful explanation of Navratri and Durga Puja :- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

This is such a beautiful explanation of Navratri and Durga Puja : Something we all need to think, evaluate and look within us and seek to do the same during our Navratri puja.. Battle Cry for nine nights the Goddess fought.. Each night she defeated one demon : On the first night she quelled Kama, the demon of Lust.. On the second she extinguished Krodha, the demon of Anger.. Then on the third she dispelled the demon of Attraction, Moha.. Then she shattered Lobha, the demon of Greed.. In the fifth night She came face to face with the demon Mada, and vanquished Hubris.. On the sixth night she confronted the swirling demon of Jealousy, Matsara and defeated it.. Then still smiling, she went forward and smote Swartha, the demon of Selfishness.. On the eight night she killed Anyaya, injustice.. On the ninth night using only her kindness she banished Amanavata, the dreadful demon of Cruelty.. Then on the morning after the ninth night, she realised that her most difficult foe was upon her. . She sat in the Lotus position laid down all her weapons and with a gentle sigh and a quiet smile, and she dissolved the final demon. Ahankara, her ego..