"An investor without investment objectives is like a traveler without a destination." - Ralph Seger Legend goes that it is on this day that Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati after she observed strict penance on moonless nights for his long life and well-being. Sawan Shivaratri, therefore, marks the union of Shakti and Lord Shiva, the two great forces in the universe. It is believed that observing Shivaratri rituals on this auspicious occasion can help one attain Moksha or Nirvana – ridding you all of your worries. One such ritual being devotees visiting Shiva shrines and carrying Ganges holy water to bath Shiva idols at their temples. It is also believed that on this day Lord Shiva drank the Halahal (poison) that came from Samundra Manthan or Churning of Ocean Milk. There are quite interesting lessons to learn from this great festival for investors. First and foremost is the concept of Moksha or Nirvana. In layman’s language it refers to freedom from all your worldly...