In each of us, the good and the evil are at war. One of them must conquer, and in our own hands lies the power to choose.

A native elder told his grandson that inside of him he has two wolves that are fighting with each other.
One wolf is angry and mean and the other is gentle and loving.
The grandson looked up and asked, “Grandfather, which one will win?”
And the grandfather answered, “Which ever one I feed the most.”

The wisdom behind this native folklore – to defeat the demon inside oneself – is apt as we burn Ravana's effigy. In each of us, the good and the evil are at war. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. And in our own hands lies the power to choose.

Happy Dussehra to one and all. May the spirit of goodness prevail over the evil and may it bring blessings of joy, love and peace. Both within and without.

Amen.