Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I tried to forward this earlier today but somehow the message seem to have gotten lost in cyberspace. Hope it turns up this time. This is a response from Tantrism member "Len / Kalipadma" - very interesting. Please scroll below. Om Ganesh Sy Tantrism, Black Lotus L Rosenberg <kalipadma@j...> wrote:> Most commonly, Ganesha's lower left hand holds a bowl of <modaka>> pastries or some other sweet. So, if Ganesha's trunk turns to the left,> it signifies that that particular statue or poster is of a Ganesha easily> pleased by an offering of sweets.> > If the trunk turns to the right, it means the image portrays a Ganesha> who is more demanding in his worship, who wants the complete puja, all 16> offerings, and treatment as an Ishtadevata, or chosen divinity. (The> rewards of performing such a large, complex puja are commensurately> greater, as well.)> > The Ganapatyas, Hindus who see Ganesha as the Supreme Deity, usually have> a right-turning trunk on their Ganesha images.> > -- Len/ Kalipadma LAUNCH - Your Music Experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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