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Dassa Hara is a Sanskrit work which means removal of ten bad qualities with in you:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Ahankara (Ego)<\/li>\n
  2. Amanavta (Cruelty)<\/li>\n
  3. Anyaaya (injustice)<\/li>\n
  4. Kama Vasana (Lust)<\/li>\n
  5. Krodha (Anger)<\/li>\n
  6. Lobha (Greed)<\/li>\n
  7. Mada (Over Pride)<\/li>\n
  8. Matsara (Jealousy)<\/li>\n
  9. Moha (Attachment)<\/li>\n
  10. Swartha (Selfishness)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hence, also know as Vijaydashmi<\/strong> signifying ‘Vijaya’ (victory) over these ten bad qualities.<\/p>\n

    Happy Dussehara<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"Dussehra
    Dussehra Festival Celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is a major Indian festival celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month according to the Hindu calendar. This day falls in the month of September or October. The day culminates a 9 day fasting period of Navratri in the Hindu culture. The day also coincides with immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga. The day is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama. The day also celebrates the killing of demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga. Dussehra celebration spreads the message of the victory of good over sin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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