Story: Deepavali and Self-Leadership – Conquering the Narakasura Within Deepavali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness, symbolized by Lord Krishna's defeat of Narakasura, a demon king who brought fear and suffering. But the story of Narakasura isn’t just about an external battle; it reflects a challenge we all face within ourselves—the struggle against negative emotions, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. In our lives, each of us encounters our own "Narakasura." This inner demon might thrive on fear, insecurity, or regret, making it harder to reach our true potential. Just as people light lamps during Deepavali to celebrate freedom from Narakasura’s shadow, we can ignite our own lights of courage, awareness, and determination. Each step we take toward self-awareness and self-discipline brightens our path, gradually reducing the hold of negativity. The traditional Deepavali oil lamp casting a warm glow, symbolising the journey of overcoming inner struggles. The subtle shadow in the background reflects the inner darkness that fades as the light of self-leadership grows stronger. #deepavali #innerstrength #selfleadership
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