Lord Ganesha symbolism
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Lord Ganesha |
- (big) Head: Think Big; Be wise
- Crown: Be established in the supreme state
- (small) Eyes: Concentrate; Don't get interested in the world, be internalized
- Rope: To pull devotees upwards
- One tusk: Retain good throw away bad
- Trunk: Efficiency and adaptability
- Modaka/ Sweets: Rewards of Sadhana; Siddhis; bliss/ peace/ contentment
- Mouse: Mind, which if not controlled is the root of all suffering
- Prasada/ offerings: All pleasures lie at his foot, he who is self-realized
- Large Stomach: Take all difficulties inside and still be undisturbed; equanimity
- Big Legs: Be firm in dispassion; Be emotionally strong yet tender
- Blessings: Affirmation of protection (I will be there for you)
- Small mouth: Talk less; don't be attached to food; don't be attached to all the powers and pleasures you get
- Axe: Cut all bonds of attachment; Be ready with the sword of discrimination to cut through ignorance
- Large Ears: Listen without predisposition (we will learn more that way); learn with maximum concentration possible
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