Shri Ganesha, Gajanana is indeed special. In the traditional religious observance, he is the one with whose prayer begins every activity. Thus has he been beautifully described in an extended metaphor by Sant Dnyaneshwar.
Today, however, let me see if I can unravel his very humane qualities. In my opinion, he is a very happy, accessible, democratic god. This "gananam ish:" can be envisioned in very many various forms.
Unlike his father, Shri Shankara, we can imagine him to be a cute kid who can, moreover, be a foodie. Despite being the God of gods, he likes modak.
He can choose the meagre mouse as his vehicle. Despite his huge, heavy form, he can ride the small little mouse which shows, in my opinion, a tendency to see the best in the meanest. Like his eyes. Small but deep and perceptive.
His trunk is yet another proof that this look-alike of an elephant is kind not only to his bhakta, but to each and every form of existence, the smallest to the hugest.
In brief, in our environmentally challenged era, he gives us the assurance that in a balanced relationship with self emerge solutions! Happy Ganesha, Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
Pratima@ Every other god in the Hindu iconography has a definite shape. Try drawing an image of Ganesha. The procedure is so simple a child can depict Ganesha in every possibility. Awaiting you, oh Lord, in all your glory!
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