Happy Ganesh Chaturdhi!
On this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturdhi, I would like to share with you a simple story from the puranas on the birth of Lord Ganesha.
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Lord Ganesha is the virtual son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. The story of creation of ganesha is a very fascinating one. While Lord Shiva was away fighting for the gods, on one occasion when goddess Parvati wanted to take her bath, there were no attendants around to guard her and stop anyone from accidentally entering the house. Hence, she created an image of a boy and infused life into it using her powers, and thus Ganesha was born. She instructed Ganesha to keep strict vigil on the entrance to the house and not to allow anyone into the house. Ganesha agreed and stayed on the strictest of strict vigils.
In the meantime Lord Shiva returned happy after a glorious victory for the gods, only to be stopped at the entrance by Ganesha. He said to Shiva that it was his mother Parvati’s order not to allow anyone inside the home, and he was following his mother’s orders. Though initially Shiva was impressed with the boy’s bravery and appreciated his commitment to follow his mother’s orders, He lost his temper and severed Ganesha's head with his trident. When Parvati came out and saw her son's lifeless body, she was very angry. Ganesha was soon brought back to life. Also, Shiva granted Ganesha a boon that people would worship Lord Ganesha before beginning of any undertaking or task.
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I read 2 clear messages from this story of Lord Ganesha. Firstly, if you follow your mother’s instructions, no harm would ever happen to you. Even if it happens, it is only an apparent and temporary one, and in the end you will be blessed with a boon. Hence being obedient to your parents is a boon you could give to yourself. Secondly, if you commit that you would do something, just do it. No matter what, when you remain committed to your words, even your opponents would appreciate you, and you become a role model.
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
On this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturdhi, I would like to share with you a simple story from the puranas on the birth of Lord Ganesha.
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Lord Ganesha is the virtual son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. The story of creation of ganesha is a very fascinating one. While Lord Shiva was away fighting for the gods, on one occasion when goddess Parvati wanted to take her bath, there were no attendants around to guard her and stop anyone from accidentally entering the house. Hence, she created an image of a boy and infused life into it using her powers, and thus Ganesha was born. She instructed Ganesha to keep strict vigil on the entrance to the house and not to allow anyone into the house. Ganesha agreed and stayed on the strictest of strict vigils.
In the meantime Lord Shiva returned happy after a glorious victory for the gods, only to be stopped at the entrance by Ganesha. He said to Shiva that it was his mother Parvati’s order not to allow anyone inside the home, and he was following his mother’s orders. Though initially Shiva was impressed with the boy’s bravery and appreciated his commitment to follow his mother’s orders, He lost his temper and severed Ganesha's head with his trident. When Parvati came out and saw her son's lifeless body, she was very angry. Ganesha was soon brought back to life. Also, Shiva granted Ganesha a boon that people would worship Lord Ganesha before beginning of any undertaking or task.
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I read 2 clear messages from this story of Lord Ganesha. Firstly, if you follow your mother’s instructions, no harm would ever happen to you. Even if it happens, it is only an apparent and temporary one, and in the end you will be blessed with a boon. Hence being obedient to your parents is a boon you could give to yourself. Secondly, if you commit that you would do something, just do it. No matter what, when you remain committed to your words, even your opponents would appreciate you, and you become a role model.
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
