Divine Symbolism
Whole being of Ganeshji has symbolic imports for his devotees:
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Large Stomach: represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life.
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Short Legs: symbolize tolerance power.
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Large Ears: imply listening devotees.
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Small Eyes: imply having high concentration power.
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Mouse as Vehicle: represents a deity of control over desires.
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Large Forehead: develops great intelligence
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One Tusk: retains good and throws away bad.
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Long Trunk: represents high efficiency and adaptability.
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Four Arms: which hold following:
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“Ankush”:- symbol for control over
the mind
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“Ladu”:- for happiness
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“Pash ”:- axe to cut off all bonds of attachments
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“Ashirvad mudra”:- blessings for the well being of humanity
Ganesh Chaturthi Video