True sacrifice is not about losing something, but about gaining something greater – the ability to transform lives, bring about positive change, and create a better world. These divine words can be life changing for anyone willing to introspect. In India where economic disparities persist, the festivals encourages individuals to be mindful of their responsibilities towards underprivileged and actively contribute to their welfare. Let’s delve deeper and understand the festival with an entirely new perspective. While meaning & context of sacrifice may vary across cultures and individuals, its significance resonates in various expects of modern society. One emotion that is plaguing the entire globe and needs to be eradicated is undoubtedly EGO. We must remember that nothing great was ever accomplished without making sacrifices. What can be the most significant sacrifice in today’s world than sacrificing our ego and indifferences towards our fellows? By transcending our egos, we can foster cooperation, compassion, understanding, ultimately working towards a more peaceful and inclusive global community. Before exploring ways to defeat our greatest enemy called EGO, it is essential to understand it in a nutshell. The only definition of EGO that comes in our mind is ‘Considering yourself what you are not and trying hard to protect that notion at any cost’. One way to sacrifice ego is through self reflection and introspection. Cultivating humility is another crucial aspect of overcoming ego. By recognising that we do not possess all the answers or hold absolute truths, we become more open to learning from others & finding common ground. Nowadays, even youngsters harbour ill will for others and this is because of their ego. 

When the new academic session commence, the parents must teach these young minds to overcome their ego and all prejudices. The ego can hinder learning, growth and healthy relationships. Life will be a bliss for them, if they will embrace the new academic session, new friends and new teachers, by letting go of egos, open mindedness and willingness to learn from others. It will allow them to accept feedback, acknowledge mistakes, & seek self improvement. Overcoming ego enable students to collaborate effectively, value diverse perspectives, and build strong interpersonal connections. It fosters empathy, understanding, and compassion, enhancing their well-being and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. By prioritising personal growth over ego driven desires, students can unlock their full potential and become lifelong learners who positively impact their academic pursuits and beyond. Further more, practising empathy plays a vital role in overcoming ego. By putting ourselves in someone else shoes, we can break down barriers, resolve conflicts and promote understanding. Hitler’s extremely ego driven ideas and thirst for power resulted in immense suffering, loss of life, and devastation. This serve as a stark reminder of the destructive potential of the unchecked ego and the importance of humility, empathy and compassion in leadership and society. If Ego has the potential to destroy a nation, then it certainly has the destructive power to ruin a soul. In the world with economic disparities and warring nations, we must set aside our egos, be mindful our responsibilities towards the underprivileged, and contribute to their well-being. In these challenging times, where religion is often associated with hatred, let us pledge to sacrifice our ego when faced with bigotry that defames our faith to preserve peace in our society. Sacrificing our ego is the greatest sacrifice, as our civilisation often values it above all human relationships when we come together to celebrate and partake in the rituals,let our focus be on sacrificing the eagle, plaguing, humanity – our EGO.