This Navratri, bring some positive change and direction into your life

The nine-day N av rat rifest iv alis here and many parts of India have geared up again to worship goddess D ur ga—the ultimate power of the universe. She is the epitome of strength or ‘shakti’.

But if we really think about it, shakti is within us. Our faith, our attitude and our approach towards life is dictated by the power which lies within us. Looking at the deeper meaning, we will re ali se that there is a hidden meaning of the word N av ratri. It signifies the new light. A new night that will fill us with new energy and strength. Just the way goddess D ur ga has killed the evil forces manifested by Ma his hash ur, to protect man kind and do good unto all; we should also pledge to inculcate good values in ourselves and resolve to become good human beings.

We should build values to stand against our internal evil forces too. Following the idea of a new beginning, this period inspires you to do something that you haven’ t done in the past. Change should be a part of life and following new directions and dictums, we should promise to do something new. So, this Navratri, let us resolve to ensure that our lives turn to new and better ways, while we rejoice in the celebrations with family and friends.