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LORD GANESHA - all about the Lord and his rituals.
(This thread would be updated step by step. Have patience
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LORD GANESHA - all about the Lord and his rituals.
(This thread would be updated step by step. Have patience
) https://twitter.com/Questperfection/status/1152837350570856449
1. GANPATI VISARJAN is the BEST THING we can do to CONSERVE OUR RIVERS.
Clay from the Ganesha idols gets deposited on the edge of rivers. It forms a solid layer.
(Caution- do NOT use PoP to make Ganesha Idols)
Clay from the Ganesha idols gets deposited on the edge of rivers. It forms a solid layer.
(Caution- do NOT use PoP to make Ganesha Idols)
The story of Pushkar River-
Brahma saw a demon Vajranabha harassing people. He attacked him by a lotus flower. The lotus petals fall on three places at ground- giving rise to 3 water springs.
This is yet another Hindu tale, on hearing which a common Hindu tends to get confused.
Brahma saw a demon Vajranabha harassing people. He attacked him by a lotus flower. The lotus petals fall on three places at ground- giving rise to 3 water springs.
This is yet another Hindu tale, on hearing which a common Hindu tends to get confused.
Vajranabha = vajra + nabha
Vajra= diamond/ thunderbolt
Nabha= sky
Lotus= a flower that grows in CLAY
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A few years ago, our intellectual environmentalists removed clay from river edge. The river has starting rapidly drying since then.
BEFORE --------------------------- AFTER
Vajra= diamond/ thunderbolt
Nabha= sky
Lotus= a flower that grows in CLAY
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A few years ago, our intellectual environmentalists removed clay from river edge. The river has starting rapidly drying since then.
BEFORE --------------------------- AFTER
Ganpati Visarjan becomes even more important in coastal areas... Like Mumbai.
Clay discourages mixing of salty sea water with ground water table i.e. saltless and drinkable.
Clay discourages mixing of salty sea water with ground water table i.e. saltless and drinkable.
The word Ganpati means lord of density (ghanatva) - in context to sound of mantra chants.
That is why it is prefered to have a male priest at temples. Males tend to have deeper voices.
That is why it is prefered to have a male priest at temples. Males tend to have deeper voices.
In Rigveda 2.23 , Ganpati hence has been equated to Brihaspati.
The hymn further calls him LORD of DEVATAS.
He GIVES DEVATAS SHARE in holy SACRIFICES.
He is FATHER OF ALL PRAYERS.
'As with great light does Sun bring morning, you are the father of all prayers'
The hymn further calls him LORD of DEVATAS.
He GIVES DEVATAS SHARE in holy SACRIFICES.
He is FATHER OF ALL PRAYERS.
'As with great light does Sun bring morning, you are the father of all prayers'
Ganapati is strong, never yielding, hastens to respond to battle cry.
'The mountain, for thy glory, cleft itself apart when, Angiras! thou openedst the stall of kine.'
'May you be protector of this hymn'
'The mountain, for thy glory, cleft itself apart when, Angiras! thou openedst the stall of kine.'
'May you be protector of this hymn'
Gana means host. It is not strictly applicable to servants of Lord Shiva.
According to Jnana Marg;
Ganapati = Angirasa = vital body fluids transporting force between tissues
Brihaspati = briha + pati = lord of speech
Ganpati = brahmanaspati = lord of Yajus;
Yaju = speech as brahman https://twitter.com/Questperfection/status/1066304368239173632?s=20
Ganapati = Angirasa = vital body fluids transporting force between tissues
Brihaspati = briha + pati = lord of speech
Ganpati = brahmanaspati = lord of Yajus;
Yaju = speech as brahman https://twitter.com/Questperfection/status/1066304368239173632?s=20
This verse looks weird at first sight. 1rst 3rd and 4th line talk about salient features of Ganpati like his huge stature...
But the 2nd line is about some random food items.
Was Ganesha really that much of a foodie?
Nope. There is a secret here.
But the 2nd line is about some random food items.
Was Ganesha really that much of a foodie?
Nope. There is a secret here.
Rose apple or Jamun contains Pancreatic Amylase inhibitor - it reduces conversion of complex sugars to break down into simpler ones.
Wood apple (Bel) also helps us avoid blood sugar spikes due to presence of Ferronia Gum.
Wood apple (Bel) also helps us avoid blood sugar spikes due to presence of Ferronia Gum.
Ganesha, though a fat god, does not get diabetes. Why?
Because his devotees keep on feeding him antidiabetic substances as Bhog.
That is how Sanatan Dharma works
Because his devotees keep on feeding him antidiabetic substances as Bhog.
That is how Sanatan Dharma works
Another typical feature of Jamun tree is that it's roots pull up underground water levels.
It can even rejuvenate disappearing rivers if planted in rainy season.
If we start planting Jamun trees in the week of Ganesha Chaturthi and follow the Visarjan rituals, we can save Earth.
It can even rejuvenate disappearing rivers if planted in rainy season.
If we start planting Jamun trees in the week of Ganesha Chaturthi and follow the Visarjan rituals, we can save Earth.
Elephant's trunk can generate sounds below 20 hz (which are unaudible to human ears)
Interestingly, many mantra chants, including Om also generate frequency below 7.83 hz. These frequencies are not heard, but they communicate at cellular level https://twitter.com/Questperfection/status/1187778659161034752?s=19
Interestingly, many mantra chants, including Om also generate frequency below 7.83 hz. These frequencies are not heard, but they communicate at cellular level https://twitter.com/Questperfection/status/1187778659161034752?s=19
Elephant's trunk not only generates sounds, but it is a respiratory organ too. (Consider importance of synchronising breath to Om chant in yoga. Got it?)
Trunk also has smell receptors. It is a flexible muscular organ.
It signifies acceptability of all modes of worship
Trunk also has smell receptors. It is a flexible muscular organ.
It signifies acceptability of all modes of worship
Ok so, a logical question. Why Ganesha has whole elephant head? Why is trunk alone not enough?
Elephant's ears can hear infrasonic sounds from distance of 5 miles!!
That means,
Ganesha always listens to your warmhearted prayers
Elephant's ears can hear infrasonic sounds from distance of 5 miles!!
That means,
Ganesha always listens to your warmhearted prayers
The huge brain of elephant is actually as intellectual as monkeys and apes.
(Applying this logic to Darwin's theory, monkeys are close ancestors of elephants
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Elephant brain even has hypersensitive emotional centers. They can even catch depression, PTSD & what not!
(Applying this logic to Darwin's theory, monkeys are close ancestors of elephants
)Elephant brain even has hypersensitive emotional centers. They can even catch depression, PTSD & what not!
The trunk can suck 10 gallons of water and splash it back.
(Preaching Ganpati before prayers yields results that's why)
It can even sense vibrations like far off thundering. Smelling sense extends upto 12 miles.
(The flowers you put in front of deities reach at destination)
(Preaching Ganpati before prayers yields results that's why)
It can even sense vibrations like far off thundering. Smelling sense extends upto 12 miles.
(The flowers you put in front of deities reach at destination)
Further, Ganpati is called Lambodar because he has long stomach..
Ask any singer about the role of stomach in Mantra chanting. He would tell better.
Ask any singer about the role of stomach in Mantra chanting. He would tell better.
My sister @TweetArfa made this 
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Om at top of trunk, in front of pineal gland is a fascinating representation of a point i forgot to make in this thread
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Om at top of trunk, in front of pineal gland is a fascinating representation of a point i forgot to make in this thread
