Kanpur, 20 Oct (HS): The balance of knowledge and power in

Indian culture not only guides society in the right direction but also inspires

us to stand up against injustice. Scriptures guide humanity towards wisdom and

virtue, while weapons symbolize the power to protect against injustice and

oppression. Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana made these remarks at

a weapons worship (Shastra Pujan) ceremony held at the Khatri Dharamshala on

Birhana Road on Tuesday.

Satish Mahana performed the weapon worship ceremony at a

program organized by the Khatri community on the occasion of Vijayadashami. He

highlighted the importance of scriptures and weapons in Indian culture and the

Sanatan tradition. He said that Dussehra is not just a festival of celebration,

but also conveys the message of the victory of good over evil and the end of

ego.

Mahana said that Lord Shri Ram's victory inspires us to

follow the path of righteousness and fight against injustice. Ravana was

extremely knowledgeable, but his inner arrogance led to his downfall. Even his

wisdom could not save him from destruction. By putting an end to Ravana's

arrogance, Lord Shri Ram gave the message that along with knowledge, humility

and dignity are also essential.

He said that the purpose of the tradition of weapon worship

is to understand the importance of power and to pledge to use it responsibly.

Weapons should not be used to oppress others, but to prevent injustice and

protect justice. Along with courage, a spirit of humility and service should

also prevail in society.

The Assembly Speaker said that the festival of Vijayadashami

inspires people to abandon their inner ego, embrace virtuous conduct, and stand

for justice. In Indian tradition, the importance of both scriptures and weapons

is linked to this sentiment. Knowledge gives a person a sense of right and

wrong, while power gives them the courage to stand up for what is right.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi