GANESH CHATURTHI ki haardik shubhkaamnaen! Every aspect of creation resides within the human body. Ganesha is the energy closest to physical creation. Gan means people and ‘esh’ means the Supreme, hence Ganesha means the Supreme Deity, the first energy to grant access to higher dimensions, also known as the pratham pujya. It is the first energy that a spiritual aspirant is given experience of as he embarks on the journey of spirit under guidance of a guru. Just like it is futile to talk of God to a hungry person, whose immediate concern is his next meal, it is of no use to talk of yogasiddhis to an average individual who is desirous of growth only in physical aspects – better job, better health, and better relationships. Only when their stomach is full and their hunger is appeased, will they think of taking the next step. The elephant-head symbolises supreme intelligence. The human body with the big belly symbolises a reservoir of energy stored in the manipoorak chakra at the navel. Ganesha is the child of Mahadev, the Supreme purush, and Adi Shakti, the Mother of Creation. Riddhi or prosperity and siddhi or spiritual powers are married to Ganapati, indicating that Ganapati is energy that bestows spiritual as well as worldly boons, confirming the shastric philosophy that attainment of worldly pleasures is essential for attainment of higher realms leading to moksha or liberation.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:29:40 +0000
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