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'The most powerful victory is the one within us': On Diwali week, Anand Mahindra Anand reminds us of a timeless lesson from Lord Shri Ram
ET Online | October 20, 2025 5:20 PM CST

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Anand Mahindra shared a Diwali message on X. He highlighted Lord Ram's teachings on inner values. The business tycoon stressed that the real battle between good and evil occurs within individuals. His post reminded people that choosing honesty and compassion represents victory. The message resonated with many, emphasizing Diwali's true spirit.

In his #MondayMotivation post, Mahindra reflected on how Lord Ram’s life goes beyond the image of a warrior or a king.
Anand Mahindra never misses a chance to mix inspiration with celebration, and this Diwali, he’s done it again. As the festival of lights brightens homes across India, the business tycoon turned to X to share a powerful message on what the story of Lord Ram truly teaches us — not just about victory, but about values. His post quickly struck a chord with people online, reminding everyone that the real battle between good and evil often happens inside us.

In his #MondayMotivation post, Mahindra reflected on how Lord Ram’s life goes beyond the image of a warrior or a king. He described Ram as the embodiment of Maryada — the moral boundaries that guide every action. He wrote that the fight between good and evil isn’t limited to mythological wars; it plays out every day in our own choices and struggles.

Mahindra’s message stood out for its simplicity and truth. He reminded people that every time we choose honesty over deceit, humility over ego, and compassion over anger, we repeat the victory of good over evil — just like Lord Ram did. His words resonated with many who called the post a refreshing reminder of what Diwali truly stands for — light, not just in lamps, but in character.



Internet reacts

Under Anand Mahindra’s Diwali post, wishes and reflections poured in from people across the internet. Many greeted him warmly. One user wished Mahindra and the entire Mahindra family a happy Diwali, adding that Lord Ram’s life reminds everyone that true victory begins within. They hoped that the festival would inspire people to choose truth over deceit, love over hate, and light over darkness, and wished peace, prosperity, and the strength to walk the path of dharma. Another commenter took a nostalgic turn, recalling the origins of the word Deepavali — when lamps were lit to celebrate Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana. They wondered aloud why such a luminous word ever got shortened to “Diwali.”

Several users were moved by Mahindra’s reflection on Lord Ram’s teachings. One person said the post beautifully captured the spirit of embracing truth, humility, and compassion as daily victories over inner struggles, urging everyone to light the lamp of righteousness within. Another comment stood out for its interpretation of Mahindra’s perspective. The user noted how he often connects corporate philosophy with spiritual ethics, explaining that Ram’s maryada wasn’t just mythology but a form of management — a framework of moral boundaries that hold systems together. The idea that good and evil coexist within, they said, wasn’t religious but deeply psychological.

One particularly poetic response admired the imagery of the post, saying the sun behind Mahindra symbolised restraint, duty, and patience — virtues often forgotten in modern life. They reflected that Lord Ram wasn’t about loud victory but about quiet control and discipline, calling Mahindra’s words a much-needed correction to the noise of modern ambition.


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