Gods/Godesses in Hinduism....

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THE great Saint , philosopher , poet and Jagadguru Adi Shankara

Bhagvadpada grouped the various forms of devotional worship in

Hinduism into six sects , known as Shanmathas.

 

 

They are:

 

Ganapathyam .. The devotion to Lord Ganesha.

Saivam .. The devotion of Lord Siva.

Vaishnavam .. The devotion to Lord Vishnu.

Sauram .. The devotion to the Sun God.

Shaktham .. The devotion to Sri Shakti (Ambika)

Kaumaram .. The devotion to Lord Skanda (Lord Murugan)

 

*Gãnapathyam

 

In Ganapathyam, Ganesha , the elephant headed deity is worshipped as

the Ultimate Reality. Lord GANESHA is worshipped at the beginning of

all undertakings as He is the remover of all obstacles. He is also

called Vigneshwera , the one who presides over all obstacles.

 

Most Hindus worship Ganesha along with other deities but followers of

Ganapathyam worship Lord Ganapathi exclusively as the form of

uktimate reality ( nirguna brahman) .

 

Ganesha is the First son pf the Divine Couple Parvati Devi and LORD

shiva.

 

Join me in offering a prayer to Lord GANESHA before we discuss Lord

ganesha and other deities in the Hindu Pantheon.

 

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum

Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam

Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet

Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye

 

We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing

purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion

is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has

four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and

happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and

worldly path).

 

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I leave the floor now wide open to all devotees here in this divine

forum to come forward and share their thoughts on Lord Ganesha, his

legend, his icon and his tattwa.

 

Aum shri Ganeshaya namaha !

aUM GAM ganapathaye Namaha !