Significance of the Ganesha Form
Lord Ganesha's
head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate supreme reality of
human existence, and his human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of
human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om, the
sound symbol of cosmic reality. In his upper right hand Ganesha holds a goad,
which helps him propel mankind forward on the eternal path and remove obstacles
from the way. The noose in Ganesha's left hand is a gentle implement to capture
all difficulties.
The broken tusk
that Ganesha holds like a pen in his lower right hand is a symbol of sacrifice,
which he broke for writing the Mahabharata. The rosary in his other hand
suggests that the pursuit of knowledge should be continuous. The laddoo (sweet)
he holds in his trunk indicates that one must discover the sweetness of the
Atman. His fan-like ears convey that he is all ears to our petition. The snake
that runs round his waist represents energy in all forms. And he is humble
enough to ride the lowest of creatures, a mouse.
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