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Ganesh (Ganapati)
God Ganesh of knowledge and the remover of obstacles is also the older son
of Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesh 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.
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. A unique combination of his elephant-like head
and a quick moving tiny mouse vehicle represents tremendous wisdom, intelligence,
and presence of mind.
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September 2010
