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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.

Source: Internet
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..