Ganesh 3.75 Inches Review
Lord Ganesha the God of knowledge and the remover of obstacles is also the older son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi ( Universal parents). Lord Ganesha is also called Vinayak ( knowledgeable ) or Vighneshwer (god to remove obstacles). He is worshipped or at least remembered in the beginning of any auspicious performance for blessings and auspiciousness. A unique combination of his elephant like head and a quick moving tiny mouse vehicle represents tremendous wisdom intelligence and presence of mind. He has four hands elephant s head and a big belly. His vehicle is a tiny mouse. In his hands he carries a rope (to carry devotees to the truth) an axe (to cut devotees attachments) and a sweet dessert ball laddoo (to reward devotees for spiritual activity). His fourth hand s palm is always extended to bless people. He is considered a bachelor and he posses two Sakthis ( powers) Siddhi & Buddhi. Siddhi represents success and prosperity. Buddhi represents wisdom. His vahana( Vehicle) is a tiny mouse (mooshikam or minjur). He has a huge belly and is fond of various sweets and fruits. He wears a snake as an ornament round his belly. He is depicted in seated standing and dancing postures. Devotees collect different statues of Ganesha and keep at home work place and in car etc. 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. Ganesha is also the destroyer of vanity selfishness and pride. He is the personification of material universe in all its various magnificent manifestations. All Hindus worship Ganesha regardless of their sectarian belief. He is both the beginning of the religion and the meeting ground for all Hindus.
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