A Deity of Lord Ganesh Sheds Tears

September 6, 2005

Lord Ganesha rolls down

tears

Asian News International, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), September

1, 2005

The scientific community's view that God does not exist has been

questioned again by hardcore believers following a miracle at Gwalior's

Pipaleshwar Temple where tears came rolling down from the eyes of

a diety of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God of well-being and

wisdom.

According to Lila Devi, the priest of the temple, the miracle

occured on Wednesday evening.

"At 6 o'clock when the people came to lit a lamp they saw tears in

the eyes of Ganesha. At first, they were confused whether they should

tell about it or not but then they told about it. Since then, people in

large numbers are coming to see," said Lila Devi.

Residents of Gwalior feel that science has no relevance in the face

of this miracle.

"When I was returning from the shop in the evening at 8:30, I saw

crowd near the temple. The people told me that Lord Ganesha was

crying. I took out my handkerchief and wiped his tears. Then I saw a

drop of tear fell on my finger. In this modern world, science will fail

before this miracle," said K C Makheja, a resident.

Devotees in large number thronged the temple which is nearly 50

years old. They think that it is a good omen and prayers have been

conducted.

Looking at the crowd thronging the temple, police have been deployed

to maintain peace and order. A few years ago, Lord Ganesha was reported

as having drunk milk.

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I am in everyone's heart as the Supersoul. As soon as

one desires to worship the demigods, I make his faith steady so that he

can devote himself to some particular deity ~ Lord Krishna [bg 7.21]

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