Divine Symbolism of Lord Ganesh

Complete body of Ganeshji or Ganpati has symbolic imports for his devotees:

• Large Stomach    

          Represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life.

• Short Legs:

          Symbolize tolerance power.

• Large Ears:

          Imply listening devotees.

• Small Eyes:

           Imply having high concentration power.

• Mouse as Vehicle:

           Represents a deity of control over desires.

• Large Forehead:

            Develops great intelligence

• One Tusk:

            Retains good and throws away bad.

• Long Trunk:

           Represents high efficiency and adaptability.

• Four Arms:

           Ganpati s four arms hold the following:

           1. “Ankush”:- Symbol for control over the mind

           2. “Ladu”:- For happiness

           3. “Pash ”:- axe to cut off all bonds of attachments

           4. “Ashirvad mudra”:- blessings for the well being of humanity