आइए, गणेशजी का आर्शीवाद लें...(LEARNINGS FROM LORD GANESHA)

Lord Ganesha is Lord of Knowledge & Wisdom. Even the elements of Ganeshji’s body has its own significance.. Every body part of Ganeshji teaches us something.

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Ganesha’s Head

Big Head to think big. Lord Ganesha is worshiped as the god of wisdom. His elephant head indicates intelligence and distinct power.

Ganesha’s Ears

Big ears to listen more. Ganesha’s wide ears denote ability to listen people who seek help. Ears are used to gain knowledge. They signify the importance of listening in order to absorb ideas.

Ganesha’s Eyes

Small eyes to concentrate efficiently. Ganesha’s eyes teach us to concentrate mind. A Person, who has controlled his mind, can achieve any success in his life.

Ganesha’s Urdha Mark

Ganesha’s Urdha mark is the aura which teaches us to master the time. On the forehead, the Trishul (weapon of Shiva, similar to Trident) is depicted, symbolising time (past, present and future) and Ganesha’s mastery over it. Hence the mark shows the active energy.

Ganesha’s Mouth

Small mouth to talk less. Ganesha’s mouth teaches us to believe in doing instead of talking. Value your words. Listen, think, do and then talk.

Ganesha’s Single Tusk

The single tusk (the other being broken off) indicates Ganesha’s ability to overcome all forms of dualism. The broken tusk teaches us to analyze the experience in life. Retain the good and throw the bad. Introspect. Keep good thoughts, good habits and throw evil thoughts, bad habits.

Ganesha’s Belly

Digest all good and bad in life. Attain the virtue of calmness. Ganesha’s belly contains infinite universes. It signifies the ability of Ganesha to swallow the sorrows of the universe and protect the world.

Ganesha’s Legs

Social and spiritual both phases are important in life. The position of his legs (one resting on the ground and one raised) indicate the way of living. It’s important to live in social as well as in the spiritual world.

Ganesha’s  Arms

The four arms of Ganesha represent the four inner attributes of the subtle body, that is: Manas(Mind), Buddhi (Intellect), Ahamkara (Ego), and Chitta (conditioned conscience).

First Hand

Cut-off the bonds of attachments. The hand waving an axe, is a symbol of the detachment of all desires, bearers of pain and suffering. With this axe Ganesha can both strike and repel obstacles.

Second Hand

The second hand holds a rope and a lotus flower. Lotus flower (padma) symbolizes the highest goal of human evolution. Rope is to pull the devotee to the highest goal.

Third Hand

The third hand, turned towards the devotee, is in a pose of blessing. Ganesha offers protection and guidance to the spiritual seeker.

Fourth Hand

The fourth hand holds a whisk of modaka (sweet), and it symbolizes the sweetness of the realised inner self. It denotes the reward of the sadhana (devotion).

This Ganpati Mahotsav..Let’s implement Lord Ganesha’s Teachings into our life and Be Blessed in Real terms..