LORD GANAPATHI AND OM

[Adusumilli Bharathi]

LORD GANAPATHI AND OM

 

 

The Sanskrit letter (Logo) is a symbol of Lord Ganesh. Number one indicates Ganapathi’s head. All the inspiration and motivation for our actions originate here. That is why it is known as Karma (reason) Loka. No.2 signifies the stomach of Lord Ganapathi. This is known as Sthula Loka. As it is the acknowledged seat of all learning in all branches of knowledge, the proverb, "his stomach contains all aspects of education" has come into existence. No.3 denotes the curved trunk of Vinayaka. In any statue of Ganesh the trunk is always depicted as bent to one side at the tip. In this position the trunk will be joining the Ajna Kendra on the brow, the Visuddhi kendra in the throat and the Anahata Kendra in the heart. In other words the enlightenment of Ajna, the sound of visuddhi and the love of Anahata are fused. This is referred to by the elders as the path of light. This is the genesis of the mantram "Vakratundaya hum". Chanting of this mantra gives one gentleness of speech and also vaksuddhi. Whatever is uttered by a man who has vaksuddhi will invariably come true. No.4 indicates "Ekadantam" or single tusk. This is only on one side of the trunk. This should be venerated (Eka dantam upsasmahe). As for number 5, it indicates the kind eye of Vinayaka showering soothing, compassionate looks on devotees. Lord Vinayaka’s body is huge but his eye is small. Still, it is full of affectionate grace. It is for this reason that elders worship Omkara as embodying the head and torso of Lord Vinayaka. Every time Omkara is chanted one’s mind should be filled with this symbolic significance. That way one will have the benefit of Ganapathi upasana along with Pranavopasana (worship of Omkara).

COURTESY - MIHIRA

Regards  - Bharahi