The Symbolism of Lord Ganesha
By Ravi Valluri | Jun
02, 2016 | 2,248 views
Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya are the
sons of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hindus propitiate Lord Ganesha
before conducting any Puja or Yagya. He is the auspicious and only the aura of
positivity surrounds his frame. It is said that Veda Vyasa dictated the
Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha.
He is bestowed with large
ears as he considers several views and winnows out the unnecessary and
assimilates the proper and righteous. His large elephant head signifies the big
mind as opposed to the small mind. This is almost akin to thinking out of the
box for various solutions. The Lord utilises his intellect to the optimum
and fullest potential. The Anushka (goad) indicates that ego and pride
ought to be conquered. His vision sees the big beyond perception and senses.
The broken tusk articulates the
opposites and also the quest for acquiring knowledge and wisdom. The
Pasha (noose) symbolises the control of the wavering mind. The
adaptable trunk demonstrates that any task be it big or small ought to be
accomplished. And the Padma (lotus) in his hands signifies awakening of
consciousness.
The Abhaya Mudra blesses humans with
intellect, refuge and protection. The axe in his hands cuts off all
materialistic bondings of attachments. He has an enormously gargantuan belly
which digests all positive and negative experiences in life and also display
the ability and courage to stomach secrets.
With one leg folded and another on
the floor enjoins upon us that we need to remain detached while enjoying
all pleasures of life and constantly dive within our inner self. He rides the
Mooshaka (mouse).The mouse represents the desire and ability of Lord
Ganesha to reach out to all the corners of every mind. The Ladoos,
sweetest of them all are rewards for hard work. Prasad represents sharing and
giving to the humanity. The unconsumed sweets is a salutary warning that we should
not be distracted by pleasures.
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