Man is bound by three tendencies. The first is the longing to possess (kama). When that longing fails, anger (krodha) raises its hood. When desires are fulfilled and the thing is gained, the third tendency, greed (lobha) overtakes him. If one's desire is beneficial, God will shower His Grace. Ganesha has no desire, no anger, no greed. His Grace is available for all who seek good and godly goals. Look at the vehicle which He has chosen, the mouse! The mouse is a creature that is led, even to destruction, by vasana (smell of things). Men are all victims of preferences and predilections stamped on our minds from our past lives (vasana). Ganesha smothers and suppresses the vasanas which misdirect man and create misfortune. Association with God, as vehicles, ornaments, accessories or servants of Gods, endows even objects, animals and men with special sacred status! In this case the mouse has been honoured, it shares the worship offered to Ganesha.
BAGAVAN SRI SRI SRI SATHYA SAI BABA
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