Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 When my one and only child (a daughter named Ananda) was in graduate school and finally had some money of her own, the first thing that she did was to spend close to $500 for a very special murti of Ganesha. He is about 13 inches high and made of solid bronze. I have never seen another like him. He is called a walking Ganesh because he appears to be walking with one foot ahead of the other. He only has two arms, one hand in the mudra of giving boons and the other in the mudra of fearlessness. She bought him from a collector of Asian art who had had him in his shop for many years. Ananda bought him as a present for her mother. Over the years, there have been times when she had obstacles in her life and Ganesh went to live with her until the obstacles were overcome. Then she would bring him back to his place on her mother's altar. He has been a big part of our lives always encouraging us and filling us with trust in the Divine. Once I arrived at the Devi Mandir just as Shree Maa and Aseemananda were walking toward the large Ganesh in front of the entrance to the temple. I was able to meditate with them while Maa chanted the Atha Ganeshyatharvasirsam and offer light, flowers and water to Sri Ganesh. It was a very holy experience. As I watched Maa and Aseemananda walk off toward the temple, I thought "Maa has a daughter." (meaning Aseemananda) Then Maa turned her head and smiled at me. I have also had the pleasure and blessing of watching Swamiji as he performed the Atha Ganeshyatharvasirsam on the same murti of Ganesh. So many wonderful memories of worship at the Devi Mandir. Ardis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Ardis-- thank you for this beautiful story...Maa's smiles are so cosmic, so well-timed. And Lord Ganesh can do ANYTHING. He has performed many miracles that I've witnessed...anyone who writes, speaks in public, teaches, etc. should pray to Him in times of difficulty/confusion. Well--anyone should pray to Him. Period. Ganesh is the perfect child of Kali--He gave His life for His Divine Mother, without thinking or second-guessing. We should all aspire to be like Him. K , Ardis Jackson <anandamama@e...> wrote: > When my one and only child (a daughter named Ananda) was in graduate school > and finally had some money of her own, the first thing that she did was to > spend close to $500 for a very special murti of Ganesha. He is about 13 > inches high and made of solid bronze. I have never seen another like him. He > is called a walking Ganesh because he appears to be walking with one foot > ahead of the other. He only has two arms, one hand in the mudra of giving > boons and the other in the mudra of fearlessness. She bought him from a > collector of Asian art who had had him in his shop for many years. Ananda > bought him as a present for her mother. > > Over the years, there have been times when she had obstacles in her life and > Ganesh went to live with her until the obstacles were overcome. Then she > would bring him back to his place on her mother's altar. > > He has been a big part of our lives always encouraging us and filling us > with trust in the Divine. > > Once I arrived at the Devi Mandir just as Shree Maa and Aseemananda were > walking toward the large Ganesh in front of the entrance to the temple. I > was able to meditate with them while Maa chanted the Atha > Ganeshyatharvasirsam and offer light, flowers and water to Sri Ganesh. It > was a very holy experience. As I watched Maa and Aseemananda walk off > toward the temple, I thought "Maa has a daughter." (meaning Aseemananda) > Then Maa turned her head and smiled at me. > > I have also had the pleasure and blessing of watching Swamiji as he > performed the Atha Ganeshyatharvasirsam on the same murti of Ganesh. > > So many wonderful memories of worship at the Devi Mandir. > > Ardis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Namaste ALL esp Ardis, It is so very important for the inspiration of the group that stories about the Mandir be shared. (Hint: More stories!) The more I understand about satsang, the more I appreciate the value of inspiration! It is not always easy to recall stories and provide the details necessary for the reader to "see" the images that the author intends. The process requires time and attention, and it is a huge kindness to offer this. Namaste, Karen - Ardis Jackson Devi Mandir Group Sunday, September 12, 2004 3:48 PM Ganesha When my one and only child (a daughter named Ananda) was in graduate schooland finally had some money of her own, the first thing that she did was tospend close to $500 for a very special murti of Ganesha. He is about 13inches high and made of solid bronze. I have never seen another like him. Heis called a walking Ganesh because he appears to be walking with one footahead of the other. He only has two arms, one hand in the mudra of givingboons and the other in the mudra of fearlessness. She bought him from acollector of Asian art who had had him in his shop for many years. Anandabought him as a present for her mother.Over the years, there have been times when she had obstacles in her life andGanesh went to live with her until the obstacles were overcome. Then shewould bring him back to his place on her mother's altar.He has been a big part of our lives always encouraging us and filling uswith trust in the Divine.Once I arrived at the Devi Mandir just as Shree Maa and Aseemananda werewalking toward the large Ganesh in front of the entrance to the temple. Iwas able to meditate with them while Maa chanted the AthaGaneshyatharvasirsam and offer light, flowers and water to Sri Ganesh. Itwas a very holy experience. As I watched Maa and Aseemananda walk offtoward the temple, I thought "Maa has a daughter." (meaning Aseemananda)Then Maa turned her head and smiled at me.I have also had the pleasure and blessing of watching Swamiji as heperformed the Atha Ganeshyatharvasirsam on the same murti of Ganesh.So many wonderful memories of worship at the Devi Mandir.Ardis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 wow, lovely story! and imagine and young woman spending her money in such a way--amazing! Be Love, Berijoy http://www.egyirba.net -------------- Ardis Jackson <anandamama (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> "Devi Mandir Group" <> Sun, Sep-12-2004 3:34 PM Ganesha When my one and only child (a daughter named Ananda) was in graduate schooland finally had some money of her own, the first thing that she did was tospend close to $500 for a very special murti of Ganesha. He is about 13inches high and made of solid bronze. I have never seen another like him. Heis called a walking Ganesh because he appears to be walking with one footahead of the other. He only has two arms, one hand in the mudra of givingboons and the other in the mudra of fearlessness. She bought him from acollector of Asian art who had had him in his shop for many years. Anandabought him as a present for her mother. <snipped> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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