Answer

As per the Jain tradition connected with Padma Purāṇa, Dusshera is associated with the event of Rāvaṇa’s death.

In Jain Ramayana tradition, Rāvaṇa was killed by Lakṣmaṇa, not by Rāma. Rāma is understood as a highly virtuous being devoted to dharma, while Lakṣmaṇa becomes the one who performs the act of killing Rāvaṇa.

Explanation

In the Jain version of the Ramayana, especially in texts such as Padma Purāṇa:

• Rāma is portrayed as a noble and righteous person, connected with the path of restraint and dharma.
• Lakṣmaṇa is the warrior who kills Rāvaṇa in battle.
• Rāvaṇa, though powerful and learned, falls because of attachment, pride, and wrong conduct.

So, from the Jain perspective, Dusshera is not mainly a celebration of violence, but a reminder that ego, passion, attachment, and adharma lead to downfall.

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that the true victory is not merely one person defeating another. The deeper meaning is:

• Victory over anger
• Victory over pride
• Victory over deceit
• Victory over greed
• Victory over attachment and ego

Dusshera can therefore be understood as a day to reflect on conquering inner enemies rather than glorifying outer conflict.

Takeaway

According to Jain Padma Purāṇa tradition, on Dusshera day Rāvaṇa was killed by Lakṣmaṇa. Spiritually, the day reminds us that the real victory is victory over our own passions and wrong tendencies.