Vinayaka is also called Ganapati. This term means that He is the Lord of the ganas (a class of divine entities). This term also means that He is the master of the intellect and discriminating power in man. He possesses great intelligence and knowledge. Such knowledge issues from a pure and sacred mind. This knowledge leads to Vijnana (wisdom). He is described as the Lord of Buddhi (intelligence) and Siddhi (wisdom or realisation). Buddhi and Siddhi are referred to as the consorts of Vinayaka. The mouse is the vehicle of Vinayaka. It is a symbol of the attachment to worldly tendencies. It is well known that if you want to catch a mouse you place a strong-smelling edible inside the mouse-trap. The mouse can see well in the dark. As Vinayaka's vehicle, the mouse signifies an object that leads man from darkness to light. The Vinayaka Principle, thus, removes all the bad qualities, bad practices and bad thoughts in men, and inculcates in them good qualities, good conduct and good thoughts.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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