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...fe is to acquire this knowledge. Vinayaka is the preceptor for this knowledge. That preceptor is within you. The Vinayaka principle is in everyone. Offerings to Vinayaka There is a practice among Hindus when they go to Gaya, to give up what they relish most among vegetables and fruits. In modern times this practice has been perverted in such a way that what are given up are the vegetable and fruit they do not like. In this connection there is a mythological story which reveals how the practice of offering fresh green grass to Ganapati during the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival originated. Once, th...

...s truthfully. Thereby you will reach the abode of Truth. As is your offering so is your reward. This is the truth demonstrated by Vinayaka. There are other examples of Vinayaka’s greatness. Vinayaka will not inflict trouble on anyone. However, apprehending that if Vinayaka accompanies anyone, he will cause trouble, he is given a food offering and kept in the corner of the house. But Vinayaka is not a lover of sleep like Kumbhakarna (Ravana’s younger brother). Seeing his big belly people imagine that he is slothful. Gajasura and Siva There was once a demon by name Gajasura. He was a demon King....

...eading novels and meaningless stories. These kathas (stories) will give only vyathas (sorrow). Divine story alone teaches you the ideal path. His story is history. You should read such a sacred history, understand it and put it into practice. Sacred epics like the Ramayana, the Bhagavata and the Mahabharata are the repositories of great teachings. Likewise, the story of Vinayaka also has a great message for mankind. Vinayaka is the embodiment of wisdom. That is why all gods worship him. On this day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, students place their textbooks in front of the Vinayaka idol and offer th...

...ious illness. We realize the good effect of medicine only after he is cured. Therefore, we must take whatever God gives us as meant for our good only. Your principal said that Vinayaka accompanies Swami along with siddhi and buddhi. We are not devoid of siddhi and buddhi. We do possess buddhi. But we must purify the buddhi (intellect). Then only we get siddhi (fulfillment). Today is Vinayaka Chaturthi. Vinayaka is propitiated, saying, "Arka drona priyaya namah," "unmatta shekharaya namah," meaning "foremost among the mad." What do you get by worshipping such a person? Once, while Vinayaka was ...

...permeated by the Divine). Hence there is no room for making any distinction between Ganapati, Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti or man. In all human beings, humanness is present equally. It manifests itself externally in various forms. This is only the external manifestation of nature, not its internal essence. The inner aspect is present in all beings in a subtle formless substance. That is atomic energy. Several means were employed for harnessing this energy for various purposes. On this auspicious day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, what is it that we offer to Vinayaka? All offerings to Vinayaka are free from t...

...Shiva through Garuda. As Garuda landed on Kailasa waving his wings, there was a spurt of wind. At that time, the snake around Shiva’s neck got angry and it hissed at Garuda. Garuda found out the reason for this arrogance. It was because of its proximity to Lord Shiva, this snake had assumed importance. When the snake is separated from Shiva; it becomes a prey to Garuda. Any being that sheds ego and becomes gentle is worthy of honour. Take for example, the case of a mouse. Normally people try to trap the rats and kill them. But, when it is in the proximity of Vinayaka as His vehicle, the same p...

.... Thinking that Mother Goddess would be more benevolent compared to other gods, he brought Devi’s photograph and did Puja. That day, he could not even understand the questions in the examination. He came back and put this photograph also in the cupboard. Fourth day was Accounts Paper, Part II. Realising that Vinayaka is the remover of all obstacles, he brought incense sticks, coconut and garlanded the idol. When he lit the incense sticks, the smoke began to waft towards the cupboard in which the discarded photos were placed. Then he thought, “I brought incense sticks for Vinayaka; why should I...

...desire to win. Narada consoled him, exhorted him not to yield to despair, and advised him thus: “Rama—the Name—is the seed from which the gigantic tree called the universe has emanated. So, write the Name on the ground, go round it once, and hurry back to Siva for claiming the prize.” He did so and returned to his Father. When asked how he returned so soon, he related the story of Narada and his advice. Siva appreciated the validity of Narada’s counsel; the prize was awarded to the son, who was acclaimed as Ganapathi (Master of the ganas) and Vinayaka (Leader of All). The Name undoubtedly brin...

...name “Vinayaka” since he has no leader above him and he is the leader for all. Embodiments of Love! Whenever a new task is undertaken, it is customary to perform puja to Lord Vinayaka to invoke his blessings for the successful completion of the task. Even while starting a musical concert, the singers pray to Lord Vinayaka with the keertana, “\Vinaayaka Nannubrovara\” (Oh! Lord Vinayaka! Please come to my help). It is only when you thus pray to Lord Vinayaka and seek his blessings, will all your task meet with success. Lord Vinayaka has an elephant’s head and trunk. It denotes that Vinayaka can...

...country Bharat is a beautiful country full of so many languages, traditions, and excellent culture. The number and variety of languages and religions that flourish in Bharat is not to be found in any other country. In order to introduce changes and reform this great country, ancient saints and rishis have given us the sacred Vedas, itihasas, and puranas. The true background of this country and its culture are reflected in the stories of Bhagavatam and Mahabharata. We have been listening to the story of Bhagavatam for the last fourteen days. In fact, we must realize that this is the story of ou...