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Title: Significance of the Ganesha Form
Post by: SAI ANKITA on September 13, 2007, 06:59:06 PM

      Ganesha's head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om, the sound symbol of cosmic reality. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a goad, which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles from the way. The noose in Ganesha's left hand is a gentle implement to capture all difficulties.

      The broken tusk that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice, which he broke for writing the Mahabharata. The rosary in his other hand suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddoo (sweet) he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the Atman. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse.

Title: Re: Significance of the Ganesha Form
Post by: Kavitaparna on September 14, 2007, 04:47:30 AM

OM SRI SAI RAM

Sai Ankita, Sai Ram

Thank you very much for this informative post on the auspicious occassion of the festival.

Baba bless us all

Jai Sai Ram

Title: Re: Significance of the Ganesha Form
Post by: mainhoonsaibeti on September 15, 2007, 11:32:58 PM

THANKS i feel good reading about Ganapat bappa

Title: Re: Significance of the Ganesha Form
Post by: rema warrier on September 16, 2007, 01:14:46 AM

Thankyou Ankita for Ganeshji's description. It was so nice reading that.

Om Sai Ram
Rema