Answer

In Jain Dharma, Dussehra is generally not celebrated as a festival of violence or victory in war. Instead, Jains may observe the day in a peaceful and spiritual way, focusing on:

• Dharma
• Ahimsa — non-violence
• Self-discipline
• Victory over inner enemies like anger, ego, greed, and deceit

Explanation

While Dussehra is widely known in India as the victory of good over evil, Jain understanding emphasizes that the true victory is not over another person, but over one’s own passions.

A Jain way to observe Dussehra can include:

• Visiting the Jain temple
• Doing darshan and puja
• Reciting Jain prayers, sutras, or stavans
• Practicing samayik
• Doing pratikraman
• Taking a vow to reduce anger, pride, greed, or attachment
• Practicing kindness and forgiveness
• Avoiding celebrations that involve harm, violence, or ego

Spiritual Understanding

For Jains, the real “Ravana” to defeat is inside us:

• Krodh — anger
• Maan — pride
• Maya — deceit
• Lobh — greed

Conquering these inner enemies brings the soul closer to purity, peace, and liberation.

Takeaway

A Jain celebration of Dussehra should be simple, peaceful, and dharmic: worship, self-reflection, non-violence, and a sincere effort to defeat our inner weaknesses.