(Trans.) I invoke the Lord of the gaNA-s, who means everything to Uma and Mahesvara, who removes all obstacles, who excels in making the hearts of yogi-s bloom, and who is the import of the Upanishadic teaching (i.e., the Self).ReplyCancel
Thank you, Bob. The rat is Ganesha’s conveyance. Most Hindu Gods & Goddesses have their preferred conveyance. In Hindu tradition, there are stories that tell how the ride came to be associated with that particular God/Goddess and the symbolism/metaphysical import.ReplyCancel
(Trans.) I invoke the Lord of the gaNA-s, who means everything to Uma and Mahesvara, who removes all obstacles, who excels in making the hearts of yogi-s bloom, and who is the import of the Upanishadic teaching (i.e., the Self).
आवहयामि गणनाथमुमामहेशसर्वस्वभूतमपनीतदुरन्तरायम् ।
योगीन्द्रमानससरोरुहसंविकासलीलाविशेशचतुरं निगमान्तनिष्ठम् ॥
And a Happy Festival to you too, but what’s with the rodent at Ganesha’s feet? Cute effect no matter what the reason.
Thank you, Bob. The rat is Ganesha’s conveyance. Most Hindu Gods & Goddesses have their preferred conveyance. In Hindu tradition, there are stories that tell how the ride came to be associated with that particular God/Goddess and the symbolism/metaphysical import.