Ganesh and the Road To Success
Ganesh is the Hindu god (lord) of success. As in, earthly tangible success. But also, hospitality. As in sharing the wealth.
Ganesh is also a symbol. That everything can be well in the world. In order to have famine and suffering, the opposite has to exist. And that, while not something to live for, success can be attained without spiritual ruination.
As a symbol of success, it isn’t by accident than an elephant has been combined with human characteristics. Elephants are seen to be compassionate and wise in cultures where Hinduism has flourished through the centuries.
I happened across this statue in a window and grabbed a quick photo. Saturated with all the worldly colors of delight that Ganesh brings.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 at 5:08 am
Ganesh and the Road To Success
Ganesh is the Hindu god (lord) of success. As in, earthly tangible success. But also, hospitality. As in sharing the wealth.
Ganesh is also a symbol. That everything can be well in the world. In order to have famine and suffering, the opposite has to exist. And that, while not something to live for, success can be attained without spiritual ruination.
As a symbol of success, it isn’t by accident than an elephant has been combined with human characteristics. Elephants are seen to be compassionate and wise in cultures where Hinduism has flourished through the centuries.
I happened across this statue in a window and grabbed a quick photo. Saturated with all the worldly colors of delight that Ganesh brings.
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