Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 GANESHA GAYATHRIOm Eka Dantaya VidmaheVakra Thundaya DhemahiThannoh Dhantih PrachodhayathOm Shanti ... Shanti ... ShantiTranslation :Realizing that Elephant-faced One,with one tusk is God;Meditate on the One Who has a curved trunk;May He enlighten our intellect." Vinayaka is 'Vighneswara'. Easwara is one who is endowed with every conceivable form of wealth: riches, knowledge, health, bliss, beauty, etc. Vighneswara is the promoter of all these forms of wealth and removes all obstacles to their enjoyment. He confers all these forms of wealth on those who worship him. Vinayaka is described as "Prathama Vandana" (the first deity who should be worshiped). As everyone in the world desires wealth and prosperity, everyone offers the first place for worship to Vighneswara."Vighneswara is also regarded as one endowed with the wisdom of the elephant. The elephant is noted for its supreme intelligence. it is also known for its absolute loyalty to its master. The direct proof of this was Sai Geetha and now Sai Lakshmi . Ordinarily hundreds of cars will be passing on the road but Sai Geetha will take no notice of them. But when Swami's car happens to pass that way, she will instinctively notice it, She will rush to the road raising her familiar cry. What love for Swami! It will be no exaggeration iffaith is equated with the elephant." What is the meaning of Ganesha's elephant head? The elephant is noted for its acute intelligence. Ganesha's elephant head symbolizes sharpness of intellect and the highest power of discrimination.Because of the purity of his intellect, Vinayaka is also called the giver of buddhi (intellect). He responds to the prayers of devotees and hence is known as Siddhi Vinayaka (the Vinayaka who grants what is sought." No worship can succeed unless the heart is pure and the senses are mastered. Ganesha is the God who helps overcome obstacles; but, He will create obstacles when good endeavor is obstructed by bad influences; He will clear the path for the sincere sadhaka. He is Prasannavadanam (of bright countenance), of beneficial looks, when you pray to Him for good ends; but, He will not be that when you seek His help for nefarious stratagems! He is Pranava-Swarupa, the Om personified; so He is auspiciousness itself.Om Sai Ram Connect with friends all over the world. Get India Messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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