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Friday, August 29, 2014

What does the term Ganapathi signify?

What does the term Ganapathi signify? Ga means intellect (Buddhi). Nameans Wisdom (Vijnaana). Ganapathi means the Lord of the intellect and of wisdom. He is also the Lord of all Ganas (spiritual entities). Ganas also symbolise the senses. Ganapathi is thus the Lord of the senses. Hence on this Ganapathi festival, you must purify your mind and offer it to Him. It is only when one is pure that intelligence blossoms. It is only with the blossoming of intelligence that Siddhi (the spiritual goal) is attained.Vinayaka presides over Buddhi and Siddhi (the intellect and spiritual realisation). Siddhi signifies the realisation of Wisdom. That is why the scriptures say that Siddhi and Buddhi are the consorts of Vinayaka, andKshema (well being) and Ananda (bliss) are His two sons.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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