Loving Ganesha: Chapter 6 (Section 2) - Sacred Symbols--Punyalashanani

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Padma, LotusGanesha wants devotees to learn confidence from the potential of the

lotus flower: coming from the depths of the mud into the bud's opening high

above the water.Ikshukarmuka, Sugar Cane BowLoving Ganesha shows His generous

nature of giving all that is good to devotees. His sugar cane bow shoots the

kindest arrows, which are projections of His thought.Shara, ArrowLoving Ganesha

has power over thought, and each one hits its mark. Bow drawn, arrow aimed, He

teaches us to precisely begin all undertakings with good intentions.

Vina, Indian LuteLoving Ganesha is sound in all its beauty and meaning. Siva is

the ocean; Ganesha is its sound. Siva, the wind God; Ganesha its sound. Listen

to the vina within and hear.Asura, GoblinLoving Ganesha is not beyond

frightening those who live in the chakra of fear by sending His ganas to lift

them into a better life. Sometimes fear is a helpmate in need.Danda,

StickGanesha carries a short stick, a sign of authority, warning all not to

impede the noble ways of dharma and restraining those who have as much as the

thought to do so.

Chamara, Fly-Whisk FanLoving Ganesha sits, as He always does, whisking away the

past within the minds of devotees, young and old, rich and poor, educated and

practical -- because He is so wise.Kamandalu, Water VesselLoving Ganesha, dear

to sannyasins, keeps their water vessel full. Symbol of fullness, meeting all

needs, kamandalu eternally pours out, never needing to be filled.Dhanush,

BowLoving Ganesha is discreet as He draws His bow and bends His thoughts into

forms most helpful to His dear devotees. They all cherish all attentions with

great ecstasy.

Naga, SerpentLoving Ganesha has a snake as His pet. Many are afraid of such

creatures; but He tells us that it is the kundalini within all, and each one

can rise above all adversity.Shalipallava, Rice SprigLoving Ganesha knows rice

is the life-sustainer of villagers and city folk alike. Holding a sprig of

paddy, He assures rains will come and all will be well at harvest time.Mudgara,

HammerLoving Ganesha wields a mallet, badge of His office as Patron of Arts and

Crafts, protector of all who build and shape, chisel and sculpt for the benefit

of society.

Shastra, ScriptureLoving Ganesha studiously edits all the scriptures on this

planet and on others, too. His ever-ready, potent pen writes and edits life's

ordinances and comments on their meanings.Kalpavriksha, Wish-Fulfilling

TreeLoving Ganesha holds a sprig of the wish-fulfilling tree to tell us that

all our wishes will be gratified. We have but to tell Him our needs, that is

all, just tell Him.Parashvadha, BattleaxeLoving Ganesha knows sometimes strong

measures must be taken to fulfill a righteous goal, like crashing through a

jungle. He uses a battleaxe as a mind force.

Mahaparashu, Large AxeLoving Ganesha often brandishes a big axe. This powerful

weapon frightens off asuras and banishes malicious thoughts of those who intend

harm to His devotees.Trishula, TridentLoving Ganesha makes His way through the

mind's vast complexities with His abilities represented by trishula, His

three-fold power: Love, Wisdom and Action.Narikela, CoconutLoving Ganesha holds

the coconut, symbol of the ego, soft and sweet inside, hard and rough outside.

When we break a coconut to Him, we break the ego's hold on us.

Dhvaja, FlagLoving Ganesha is the spirit of mirth. On festival days, the saffron

Hindutva dhvaja flies proudly over His temples, bringing crowds from near and

far.Bhagnadanta, Broken TuskAs the story goes, Ganesha broke off His right tusk

in a sacrificial act to use it as a stylus while taking Vyasa's dictation. Thus

he teaches us that we must finish what we start.Pashanadarana, Pick AxeLoving

Ganesha is not naive by any means. He knows that trials await devotees, and

that He must, in order to respond to prayers, pick, pick, pick away their

mental dross.

Agni, FireLoving Ganesha activates His fiery powers, capable of consuming our

dross, of destroying our residual karmas, if we but consign our misdeeds to the

purifying flames.Khadga, SwordLoving Ganesha has a sword bejeweled with precious

gems. It gives notice to those who respond only to fear of His enmity to crime

and His abhorrence of hurting.Phala, FruitsLoving Ganesha, dweller in the

forest, enjoys all the Earth's many life-sustaining fruits. He wants parents

and children alike to stay healthy by eating lots of energy-giving fruits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Ganesha by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

 

Web sites: http://www.hindu.org/ & http://www.himalayanacademy.com/

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Himalayan Academy Kauai's Hindu Monastery107 Kaholalele RoadKapaa, HI 96746-9304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Om Shanti,

 

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Padma, LotusGanesha wants devotees to learn confidence from the potential of the

lotus flower: coming from the depths of the mud into the bud's opening high

above the water.Ikshukarmuka, Sugar Cane BowLoving Ganesha shows His generous

nature of giving all that is good to devotees. His sugar cane bow shoots the

kindest arrows, which are projections of His thought.Shara, ArrowLoving Ganesha

has power over thought, and each one hits its mark. Bow drawn, arrow aimed, He

teaches us to precisely begin all undertakings with good intentions.

Vina, Indian LuteLoving Ganesha is sound in all its beauty and meaning. Siva is

the ocean; Ganesha is its sound. Siva, the wind God; Ganesha its sound. Listen

to the vina within and hear.Asura, GoblinLoving Ganesha is not beyond

frightening those who live in the chakra of fear by sending His ganas to lift

them into a better life. Sometimes fear is a helpmate in need.Danda,

StickGanesha carries a short stick, a sign of authority, warning all not to

impede the noble ways of dharma and restraining those who have as much as the

thought to do so.

Chamara, Fly-Whisk FanLoving Ganesha sits, as He always does, whisking away the

past within the minds of devotees, young and old, rich and poor, educated and

practical -- because He is so wise.Kamandalu, Water VesselLoving Ganesha, dear

to sannyasins, keeps their water vessel full. Symbol of fullness, meeting all

needs, kamandalu eternally pours out, never needing to be filled.Dhanush,

BowLoving Ganesha is discreet as He draws His bow and bends His thoughts into

forms most helpful to His dear devotees. They all cherish all attentions with

great ecstasy.

Naga, SerpentLoving Ganesha has a snake as His pet. Many are afraid of such

creatures; but He tells us that it is the kundalini within all, and each one

can rise above all adversity.Shalipallava, Rice SprigLoving Ganesha knows rice

is the life-sustainer of villagers and city folk alike. Holding a sprig of

paddy, He assures rains will come and all will be well at harvest time.Mudgara,

HammerLoving Ganesha wields a mallet, badge of His office as Patron of Arts and

Crafts, protector of all who build and shape, chisel and sculpt for the benefit

of society.

Shastra, ScriptureLoving Ganesha studiously edits all the scriptures on this

planet and on others, too. His ever-ready, potent pen writes and edits life's

ordinances and comments on their meanings.Kalpavriksha, Wish-Fulfilling

TreeLoving Ganesha holds a sprig of the wish-fulfilling tree to tell us that

all our wishes will be gratified. We have but to tell Him our needs, that is

all, just tell Him.Parashvadha, BattleaxeLoving Ganesha knows sometimes strong

measures must be taken to fulfill a righteous goal, like crashing through a

jungle. He uses a battleaxe as a mind force.

Mahaparashu, Large AxeLoving Ganesha often brandishes a big axe. This powerful

weapon frightens off asuras and banishes malicious thoughts of those who intend

harm to His devotees.Trishula, TridentLoving Ganesha makes His way through the

mind's vast complexities with His abilities represented by trishula, His

three-fold power: Love, Wisdom and Action.Narikela, CoconutLoving Ganesha holds

the coconut, symbol of the ego, soft and sweet inside, hard and rough outside.

When we break a coconut to Him, we break the ego's hold on us.

Dhvaja, FlagLoving Ganesha is the spirit of mirth. On festival days, the saffron

Hindutva dhvaja flies proudly over His temples, bringing crowds from near and

far.Bhagnadanta, Broken TuskAs the story goes, Ganesha broke off His right tusk

in a sacrificial act to use it as a stylus while taking Vyasa's dictation. Thus

he teaches us that we must finish what we start.Pashanadarana, Pick AxeLoving

Ganesha is not naive by any means. He knows that trials await devotees, and

that He must, in order to respond to prayers, pick, pick, pick away their

mental dross.

Agni, FireLoving Ganesha activates His fiery powers, capable of consuming our

dross, of destroying our residual karmas, if we but consign our misdeeds to the

purifying flames.Khadga, SwordLoving Ganesha has a sword bejeweled with precious

gems. It gives notice to those who respond only to fear of His enmity to crime

and His abhorrence of hurting.Phala, FruitsLoving Ganesha, dweller in the

forest, enjoys all the Earth's many life-sustaining fruits. He wants parents

and children alike to stay healthy by eating lots of energy-giving fruits.

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Ganesha by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

 

Web sites: http://www.hindu.org/ & http://www.himalayanacademy.com/

email: contact (AT) hindu (DOT) org

Himalayan Academy Kauai's Hindu Monastery107 Kaholalele RoadKapaa, HI 96746-9304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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