Ganesh's topics - tribe.net

Ganesh ( Ganapati ) the Hindu Buddhist Deity : practices references and transmission

2009-09-22T18:12:49Z

Ganesh ( Ganapati ) the Hindu Buddhist Deity : practices references and transmission

Keywords : Ganapati / Ganesh the Elephant Headed God of Classical India, Mantra and Praise of Ganapati, Deity yoga, Tantric empowerment, Overlapping Hindu / Buddhist mantra culture, Vedacarya Thomas Ashley-Farrand, Sakya Lineage and Sakya Monastery, Seattle Washington.

“To those for whom these village fires still have meaning:
Oh, may your own most beautiful Animal of Light come safely to you!”
from the Last Whole Earth Catalog

Okay, so I didn't get this to you at tribe Ganesh in time for the Ganapati empowerment. Didn't know of this tribe at the time.
The material is still useful.

KT

On 13 July in Seattle Washington a Ganapati empowerment will be offered at Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism. The guru bestowing this empowerment is the tantric master of Sakya Monastery, His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinbochay. See www.sakya.org for more information.

For this reason it is timely and appropriate to provide some basic teaching and perspective on Ganapati, and in particular an esoteric Hindu Ganapati mantra and also a Sanskrit Buddhist praise of Ganapati. Many diverse teachings on this deity in Hindu form are available on the internet ( under both Ganapati and Ganesh ).

An excellent introductory summary for Ganapati / Ganesh is available online at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha

The Buddhist Ganapati is also referenced in the Tibetan Buddhist traditions of the Nyingma ( e.g. Longchen Nyingtik ) and Gelugpa lineages ( see practice texts for www.fpmt.org ). There is also Buddhist practice of Ganapati in the esoteric Buddhist Japanese tradition known as Shingon, which came East via China and not Tibet.

Briefly, Ganapati means Lord of the Troop, and Ganesh basically means Elephant Headed One. Ganapati is known by the title “Remover of Obstacles” or “Lord of Obstacles”. He carries or represents the enormous power of the Elephant. He is often accompanied by two female consorts Riddhi and Siddhi ( Magical Accomplishment and Spiritual Accomplishment ).

Ganapati is very prominent and even central in Hindu practice and is often evoked at the beginning of important engagements or projects, such as making a journey or starting employment, or beginning a meditation practice session. I have seen dance evocation of Ganapati at the beginning of a Hindu temple dance concert. Ganapati is one of the main practices of Hindu business people for success in their commercial ventures.

Ganapati is strongly associated with the “national spirit” or Mother India as well as her earliest roots. In the distant past elephants were used throughout India to clear land for agriculture, and also as war elephants. More recently, public Hindu celebrations were banned by the occupying British and the outlawed Ganapati ceremonies were brought forth, successfully, to rally India against foreign rule.

It is said that the long “History of India” was transcribed by the deity Ganapati as given by Rishi Visvamitra. Many of the key texts of Sanatana Dharma ( Hinduism ) were written down by Ganapati. So, this practice is a primary connection to Vedic Culture. Due to this, Ganapati is also practiced by students to help with their secular school exams.

Ganapati has a very ambivalent status in Buddhist tantra, the esoteric form of Buddhist meditation which relies on yoga, deity recitations and mystic practices in general. On the one hand, Ganapati is often considered unfriendly towards Buddhist practitioners in general, and propitiated or banished or subjugated so as to not cause problems. Thus, a subjugated Ganapati serves as the throne for the deity Mahakala in his Six Armed form. This reflects the fact that some but not all Hindu practice / culture affirms Buddhist teachings.

On the other hand, there are specifically Buddhist practices for Ganapati, as for other Hindu deities such as Shiva, Sarasvati and so forth. The Sakya lineage carries Buddhist deity yogas for the Hindu deities Uma Devi / Parvati and Garuda, as well as Ganapati. ( In Southern Buddhism, such as in Sri Lanka Theravada monasteries, it is common to propitiate the Hindu deity Visnu for outer or worldly benefits. )

More broadly, many Buddhist schools share with the Sanatana Dharma ( i.e. Hindu practice and culture ) a significant focus on Ayurveda, or spiritual medicine. The Buddhist deity Bhaisajyaguru, or Medicine Buddha, is a deity of Buddhist spiritual medicine and Ayurveda in both Hindu and Buddhist forms is more or less identical in practice, not just similar.

In the classical Sakya tradition, this Twelve Arm Ganapati is actually an emanation of Avalokitesvara, the beloved and universal Buddhist deity of liberating compassion. Thus, it is reasonable to view this empowerment as being a definite connection to Avalokitesvara and the general practices of Avalokitesvara.

It is also very important to note that with this ( or any ) tantric Buddhist empowerment comes the general set of universal Buddhist vows, such as the Ten Precepts ( rejection of harmfulness, theft, dishonesty, ill-will and so forth ), and the Bodhisattva vows. The Bodhisattva vows focus on active humanitarian service in the most broad and deep and long term ways, starting with rejection of limiting ideas such as racism, sexism, tribalism, and all cultural divisiveness.

For some basic teachings on Buddhist theory and practice, see the following at Asian Classics:
http://www.asianclassics.org/research_site/webdata/education.html

The Principal Teachings of Buddhism
Buddhist Refuge
The Vows of the Bodhisattva

For an excellent general introduction to Buddhist practice, with a focus on Buddhist tantra, see the following book by Kalu Rinpoche:
The Dharma: That Illuminates All Beings Like the Light of the Sun and the Moon, State University of New York Press, 1986, ISBN 0-88706-157-5

http://www.amazon.com/Dharma-Illuminates-Beings-Impartially-Light/dp/0887061575

This book is short, direct, accessible, classical and effective. It should be. It was transcribed as spoken directly to westerners by one of the greatest Buddhist masters of the last century.

To take the tantric Buddhist empowerment of Ganapati or any other is to take Mahayana Buddhist vows, as well as to become authorized to do magical kinds of practice, such as mantra recitation to develop the power of the deity. The point is that in this case, the Hindu/ Buddhist deity Ganapati is practiced within a classical Buddhist context, not otherwise. Thus the above mentioned Buddhist references are of central importance in this transmission and practice.

As a brilliant red deity aspect, Twelve Armed Ganapati is not only a remover of obstacles and disharmonious circumstances, but also a magnetizing deity, i.e. a deity that “warms up” social situations, and develops strongly positive interpersonal engagement.

On a yogic level, this deity ( in Buddhist deity yoga ) develops strength and power at the level of the navel point of the psychic energy body ( svadhisthana cakra ), although I cannot say more without transgressing tantric vows of secrecy. Note that the Hindu Ganapati is girded by snakes, representing kundalini energy, and is similarly associated with the energy at the base of the spinal column. All tantric transmissions are private, and their contents not to be discussed following initiation.

This is one of many specifically obstacle-removing diety yogas in Buddhist tantra. There are many others, but this one is definitely recommended for those who have a more Hindu-oriented background in culture and/ or personal karma. And as noted earlier, it is a connection to Avalokitesvara practice specifically, and to the outer Mahayana practices in general.

This can also be viewed ( speaking very unofficially ) as a connection to Hindu transmissions. ) For this reason I will now provide a specifically Hindu mantra for Ganapati, which has been confirmed. It is quite reasonable to say that on obtaining a Twelve Arm Ganapati empowerment, one may practice the following Hindu mantra as well.

Maha Ganapati Mantra
"Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam
ganapataye vara varada sarva
janamme vashamanaya svaha"

Vedacarya Thomas Ashley-Farrand, from whom I have Laxmi transmission, has many introductory and also detailed teachings on Hindu mantra practice. See his website at
http://www.sanskritmantra.com/

The following is not an official representation, but I do have the Sakya lineage Ganapati transmission some twenty years back from HE Luding Khen Rinbochay. This Sakya initiation is for a Twelve Arm Red Ganapati, equivalent in many respects to the Hindu deity Ganesh or Ganapati. Many diverse teachings on this deity in Hindu form are available on the internet ( under both Ganapati and Ganesh ). The Buddhist Ganapati is also referenced in the Tibetan Buddhist traditions of the Nyingma and Gelugpa lineages.

From www.sakya.org :

07/13/2008
GANAPATI INITIATION
Offered by H. H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Sunday, July 13
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Shrine Room
Suggested Donation: $30 Public, $25 Members
Translator: Dr. Jeff Schoening
Ganapati made the commitment to help all beings to uphold the 3 trainings—moral behavior, meditation, wisdom— and, in particular, to provide the necessary materials and provisions for practitioners.
He protects one from obstacles at the beginning of any enterprise and also helps to increase wealth and power for the benefit of the Dharma.
His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, head lama of Sakya Monastery, was born in Tibet in 1929. He continues the great Sakya lineage which began with Khon Konchok Gyalpo (1034—1102). He received teachings of the unbroken Khon lineage, the Sakya Vajrakilaya, the Hevajra and the complete Lamdre Tsogshe, from his father, H.H. Trichen Ngawang Thutop Wangchul, the last Sakya throne holder in Tibet. He also studied with many other great Buddhist teachers, including Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi and Dingo Khyentse Robsal Dawa.
In 1960, H.H. J.D. Sakya was invited to work on a University of Washington research project on Tibetan civilization which was sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation. At the request of students, he co-founded with H.E. Dezhung Rinpoche Sakya Tegchen Choling, a center for the study of Tibetan Buddhism and culture. In 1984, the center became the Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism.

The following is copyrighted material from The Digital Sanskrit Buddhist Canon, at
http://www.uwest.edu/sanskritcanon/index.html
specifically
http://www.uwest.edu/sanskritcanon/Stotra/Roman/stotra30.html

The source text is “ Source: Pandey, Janardan Shastri ed. Bauddha strotra Samgrah. Varanasi : Motilal Banarsidass, 1994”.

This is provided as a necessary and specific demonstration that classical Indian Buddhist culture incorporated Ganapati deity yoga as a tantric practice, and not for other purposes.

Ganesastotram

kharvam sthulataram gajendravadanam lambodaram sundaram
vidhnesam madhugandhalubdhamadhupavyalolagandasthalam|
dantodghatavidaritahitajanam sindurasobhakaram
vande sailasutasutam ganapatim siddhipradam kamadam|| 1||

herambah paramo devah karyasiddhividhayakah|
saibhagyarupasampannam dehi me sukhasampadam|| 2||

ekadantam mahakayam lambodaram gajananam|
sarvasiddhipradataram gangaputram namamyaham|| 3||

vande tam gananathamaryamanagham daridrayadavanalam
sundaadandavidhuyamanasamalam samsarasindhostarim|
yam natva surakoyayah prabhuvaram siddhim labhante param
sindurarunavigraham paripataddanambudharahrtam|| 4||

uccairbrahmandakhandadvitayasahacaram kumbhayugmam dadhanah
presannagaripaksapratibhatavikatasrotratalabhiramah |
devah sambhorapatyam bhujagapatitanusparddhivardhisnuhasta-
strailokyascaryamurtirjayati trijagatamisvarah kuñjarasyah|| 5||

ganapatisca herambo vidhnarajo vinayakah |
deviputro mahateja mahabalaparakramah || 6||

mahodaro mahakayascaikadanto gajananah|
svetavastro mahadiptastrinetro gananayakah || 7||

aksamalam ca dantam ca grhnan vai daksine kare|
parasum modakapatram ca vamahaste vidharayan|| 8||

nanapusparato devo nanagandhanulepanah |
nagayajñopavitango nanavidhnavinasanah || 9||

devasuramanusyanam siddhagandharvavanditam|
trailokyavidhnahartaramakhvarudham namamyaham|| 10||

sumukhascaikadantasca kapilo gajakarnakah |
lambodarasca vikato vidhnarajo vinayakah || 11||

dhumraketurganadhyakso bhalacandro gajananah |
vakratundah surpakarno herambah skandapurvajah || 12||

sodasaitani namani yah pathecchunuyadapi|
vidyarambhe vivahe ca pravese nirgame tatha|| 13||

samgrame samkate caiva vidhnastasya na jayate|
vidhnavallikutharaya ganadhipataye namah || 14||

sriganesastotram samaptam|

Sarva mangalam! Siddhi rastu!

In partial fulfillment of vajrayana teaching responsibilities,

KT

posted in Ganesh - 4 replies

Happy Birthday Ganesha

2009-08-23T06:54:13Z

Ganesha Chaturthi is tomorrow , Aug. 23. Here's some info about how it is celebrated in India.

http://hinduism.about.com/od/festivalsholidays/a/ganeshchaturthi.htm

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Ganapatya's

2009-08-03T18:50:40Z

Hi all :)
does anyone know much about the ganapatya sect that worships Ganesh as the ultimate God???
Is the sect still alive and kicking today??
cheers!

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Glory of Annadaana & Powerful and Rare Homas

2009-07-02T19:47:19Z

The glory of annadaana

Anna daanaat param daaann na butham na bhavishyati

Naatra paatra vichaa roshti nakaala niyamastaa

Among all the virtues annadaana is the highest virtue.

Annam prajapathi sakshat Vishnu shiva swayam

Tasmaat anna samam daanam na bhutham na bhavisyati

“there is no virtue like annadaana. Among all the various daanas annadaana is the most highest.’ . its verily the form of shiva and Vishnu

The merits of performing severe tapas, millions of japa and devata pujana are attain by just feeding a hungry person. The person who feeds the needy is like a person who gave them life.

Every single anna (rice ) contain in the food given to the poor and the needy will destroy the sin done in one birth!

The vedaas hail anna (food) as the form of Brahman as it’s the source of life. ( annam bramhethi vyajaanaat)This can be seen in thaitiriya Upanishad

Gaja duraga sahasram gokulam koti daanam

Kanakha rajata paatram medhini sakharantham

Upaya kula vishuddham koti kanya pradaanam

Nahi nahi bahu daanam annadaanam samaapa

The merit obtained by doing one single annadaana cannot be compared even to the daana phala of thousand elephants, horses and cattels, by giving a way thousands of gifts made of gold and silver, by giving the whole land and sea on earth, by conducting kanya daana (wedding) for 1 crore kanyas.

This shows the greatness of annadaana.

Annadaana is a very important part in mantra purascarana . where one has to perform dashamsa homa, dashamsa tarpana and dashamsa annadaana. Without annadaana mantra siddhi is not achieveable and the purascarana is incomplete.the whole benefit of the mantra siddhi is obtained through this annadaana. The reason behind this is, annadaana removes the shortcomings in the purascarana karma and makes it complete.it removes the bakti lobha, mantra lobha and kriya lobha.. And bestows perfection.

Our guruji always say “…. If u ask me whether a person who has done millions of japa and did severe tapas is higher or the person who has fed 100 people in his lifetime….. the answer will be the person who fed the 100 persons”

all the punya phalas promised in the scriptures are attained easily by feeding the poors and the sadhus. Normal persons who don’t know how to do worship, japa etc can get the similar benefit in multiple folds by just feeding the needy and the sadhus.

If u give money to a person he will not be satisfied, if u give gold, vastra etc… still the same…. He will want more…….but he can only eat until his stomach gets full. He himself will say enough and goes home satisfied.

Feeding the sadhus and shiva baktas ia a great blessings for mankind. Its like feeding shiva himself , as they are the human form of shiva. Its very rare to get an opportunity to feed a holy men. If got…. It shouldn’t be missed. Feeding a holy men can remove all our obstacles in life and spiritual path, and it blesses with wisdom. All past karmas are washed away the moment you feed a sadhu. Thats the power of annadaana!

Annapoorne sadha purne sankara praana vallabhe nyana vairagya siddhyartham biksham dhehi cha parvathi!

Please click the following link and join us in our annadaana seva in kashi.Various rare homas being conducted to raise funds for the annadaana programe. Devotees may participate in the homas and gain the benefit of the homa and doing annadaana in kashi kshetra. We need lots of helping hand in making this seva a success , as this cant be done by a single person.

http://jdayal2000.startlogic.com/store/index.html

hara hara mahadeva !!!!!!

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Offerings

2009-04-05T16:29:12Z

Hi,
I am a beginner on a path of Hinduism. I feel this is what I have been looking for for all my life,
but now it takes some formalities, so to say,
to understand what I am dealing with.

I would like to have an altar but.... I dont know where to start.
What do I need to build one?

And... I feel very stupid asking this question, but I have to know: what happens with offerings?
I mean, if I offer a flower, it will die one day. In Christianism you have to burn everything what has been
blessed etc.

Thanks for any clues
Anna

posted in Ganesh - 48 replies

sweet for sweet

2009-02-10T02:39:21Z

My daughter and I made some ladoos the other day. We had a picture of Ganesh watching over the making of the sweets. My daughter fed one to his picture and said, I like talking to Ganesh and having hiim answer back... but not out loud from his picture... then she said, I like Ganesh.

Ganesh loves you too!!!

Jaya Ganesha!

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

The most auspicious place and direction for a Ganesha shrine to be placed in the home?

2008-09-25T21:55:28Z

I am building a little wall box shrine to house my Ganesha that is seperate from my Mata Ji shrine because everything is starting to get cluttered. My Mata Ji faces South. I have room to put Ganesha next to my Mata Ji shrine... But I can also put him up against the wall next to the front door, which would face East. Which way is most auspicious for Shri Ganesha Deva to face?

Thanks in Advance!
-Rasa

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

helpful words

2008-09-25T14:07:19Z

A friend shared a postcard sent to her by another friend visiting India. It read, "Just do your best, Ganesh do the rest." I think of this when I'm having a rough day, or when a task seems daunting. Just thinking of it makes me smile.

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

Ganesha Chaturthi is tomorrow, Folks! (Sept. Third...Wedensday)

2008-09-03T01:36:05Z

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah!

Salutations to our Cosmic Friend and Ally!
what are you going to do for Ganesha Chaturthi?

Om Gang Ganapatayai Namah Om

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Proper Pooja for Store Opening?

2008-08-05T02:22:58Z

Opening store soon. Anyone with proper Pooja info for me?
thx...

posted in Ganesh - 17 replies

Real natural Sindoor/Kumkum (X Posted quite a few times)

2008-04-15T23:44:24Z

Sindoor or Vermillion is the red paste applied to the forehead as tilakam, and used in Pujas. The commerical Sindoor sold over the counter contains Lead Oxides and is actually very toxic. I found that my headaches and twitching was caused by my exposure to sindoor that contains lead.

Recipe:
1 part tumeric
1 part slaked like/hydrated lime/calcium hydroxide
A little water.

Mix all these and the yellow tumeric will turn a brilliant red. Make sure to get all the pastey lime mixed in well with the tumeric. This is much better for you and much better for your puja.

Jaya Ambae Bhavani

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Ganesha Sharanam in Devanagari Script

2008-01-29T20:40:16Z

Greetings fellow Ganesha admirers, friends, children, lovers...

I posted this in the sanskrit tribe too, so I apologize sincerely if you read this twice...

I am looking for the mantra

Ganesha Sharanam

in Devanagari Script.

Can anyone tell me where to find it (or can you scan it into the tribe for me) so I can see the words and absorb them visually?

With thanks,
Namaste,

~ e

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Experience An India Yoga Odyssey

2008-01-11T02:42:05Z

Experience a Transforming India YOGA Odyssey
(February 21 to March 6, 2008)

Just imagine your airplane touching down at the India airport of your choice – Mumbai or Ahmadabad – on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Awaiting you at the airport is your guide, who will escort you by rail or taxi to your hotel accommodations in Surat City, Gujarat State. You will have arrived just in time to take in the World Yoga Championships, either as a participant or as a spectator. If anyone wishes to participate in the Championships the necessary registration forms can be downloaded at www.lifemission.org. The Championships run from February 22 though February 24. (The Championships were primarily founded as a means for encouraging youth worldwide to engage themselves in the ageless science of yoga for the betterment of body, mind and spiritual development in similar fashion that society worldwide encourages youth to participate in common sporting events.)

Following the Championships, you will be escorted to Malav Ashram for a five night stay, which includes three days of “hands on” yogic training under the expert guidance of Acharya Yogendradev, who has taught in North America, Taiwan, and India

And now – the Tours – you will tour the historic spiritual pilgrimage site of Kayavarohan and visit the Brahmeshwar Temple of Lord Lakulish (the 28th incarnation of Lord Shiva). You will spend 5 nights at a beautiful oceanside resort near the city of Div, overlooking the Indian Ocean with its miles of sandy beaches, and visit surrounding points of interest including the renowned Somnath Temple; a lion wildlife reserve, an ayurvedic clinic of a renowned ayurvedic physician where you will be able to observe the natural preparation of ayurvedic medicines and receive a free medical check-up. You will also have the opportunity to visit the temple complex at Rajrajeshwardham, where Lord Lakulish materialized in his divine body on January 29, 2007. Then – another great grace awaits you – you will have the rare opportunity of having darshan with the highly advanced yogi, Swami Rajarshi Muni.*

Now your yoga trip is reaching its end – on March 6, you will be escorted by your guide to your departure airport for your trip home – to reflect on and absorb your many yoga experiences of the past 2 weeks; the multitudes of wondrous Indian sites you've seen; the unmatched hospitality of its people and the many lasting new friendships you've made.

The cost per participant is $ 695.00 USD. This price does not include your transportation costs to and from India, which is entirely your responsibility, as are any required passports, visas etc. This price does include designated tour accommodations and meals in India, and all ground transportation to the Championships and touring sites in India, as well as ground transportation to and from airports at Mumbai or Ahmedabad. Any profits after all costs have been met will be directed to projects for the poor, including schools and hospitals. For further information, go to www.lifemission.org, or email: Acharya Yogendradev, ggvaghela@yahoo.com; or Dennis Konchak, lifema@telus.net; or Hans Splinter, Hsplinter@cogeco.ca.

* Swami Rajarshi Muni is the author of a vast library of nearly 100 titles in four different languages, including ten books in English. Some of the English titles are: Classical Hatha Yoga, Divine Body Through Yoga; Tenets for the Spiritual Life; Infinite Grace (The Story of My Spiritual Lineage), Awakening the Life Force, and Light from Guru to Disciple. For more information, check the Life Mission website www.lifemission.org and www.amazon.com under Rajarshi Muni

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Jai Ganesha!

2007-12-26T00:27:35Z

At Symbiosis Gathering we were trying to set up our Open-Heart Cafe...
and there was obstacle after obstacle...especially no electricity to our kitchen...Oh My!
I then realized (after a Bhakti-Brother mentioned that it was Ganesha Chathurti)
that we had not yet invoked Shri Ganesh at the begining of this adventure...
so an impromptu Kirtan circle of seven of us formed
and we chanted
"Om Gang Ganapataye Namaha"
and as soon as we began to do this...zoom! the power turns on and remains so for the rest of the event...
problem solved! Jai Ganesha!

(also during this time, a meaning of the invocation of Ganesh came to me...
i realized that by chanting this mantra, i was signaling that i wished to cooperate with the forces of Cosmos
rather than blindly impose my will on it without regard for other life-systems)

posted in Ganesh - 9 replies

store or website recommendation to buy prints/ sculptures

2007-12-24T16:53:00Z

of Ganesh?

Thank you for any leads!

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Lakulish Yogasan Championships 2008: Feb. 22; 23; & 24th, - City of Surat, Gujarat State, India

2007-12-10T12:41:14Z

For details and application forms, please refer to: http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" go to item #4 and click on "World Open Yogasan Championships".

Please note, to optimize your India trip and your experience of Lakulish Yoga you could attend or participate in the Yogasan Championships and also take in the 3 week Certificate Yoga Training Course being offered at Swami Rajarshi Muni's Malav Ashram from January 30 -February 20th. For details on the training go to http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" click on item # 5 " "Overseas Students Annual Yoga Certificate Training Program"

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

golden or blue colours...

2007-11-04T06:40:20Z

Namaste
i would like to ask if anyone could explaine what is the difference when Ganesh is depicted golden yellow or grey or blue?
thank you so much 4 clarity
Jai Ganesh

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda chanting the 108 names of Ganapati

2007-11-01T10:04:47Z

From Avadhoota Datta Peetham http://www.dattapeetham.com/ you can download Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda chanting the 108 names of Ganapati (Ganapthy Ashtottra Namavali) http://www.dattapeetham.com/india/downloads/audio/Ganapati_Namavali.mp3

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

what would ganesh do?

2007-10-26T18:00:18Z

I was on my way out when I found a silver bracelet on the steps. My mother said it probably belongs to our rude neighbor and she said to keep it. But I think even if she is a bad person, it's not right. So should I return it? Is there anything Hinduism says like "Finders keepers, losers weepers"?

posted in Ganesh - 26 replies

colors

2007-09-22T01:03:56Z

Does anyone know of any colors that are specifically associated with Ganesh?

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

Ganesh Chaturthi

2007-09-16T23:54:49Z

what is everyone doing tomorrow?

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Mahaganapati mantra meditation

2007-08-18T23:14:36Z

By Sri Atmananda
email : maakash@md4.vsnl.net.in

From: http://www.devipuram.com/mailables/archive_kadambari/kadambari2.pdf

Om SrIm HrIm KlIm glaum gam
ganapataye varavarada sarvajanam me vasamAnaya svAhA

1. First, while repeating Om, mentally imagine the beautiful
elephant face of the Lord.

2. SrIm indicates the divine couple, Lakshmi and Narayana.
Imagine in Mahaganapathy’s right uppermost arm the discus
of Narayana and in the left uppermost arm the lotus of
Laksmi. They represent Time and the Earth (in its gross
aspect), respectively. This appears to us as the Time-Space
continuum (the sthiti), which prevents an individual from
experiencing the eternal. We can here interpret this as relating
to an individual in the world and his seeking of a Guru to
him experience the unlimited.

3. HrIm indicates the divine couple, Gauri and Sankara.
Imagine in the second-from-the-top right arm the trident of
Sankara, and in the corresponding left arm the noose of
Gauri. They represent the removal of triputi (the three
stages of experience- the seen, the seer and the act of seeing)
and of desires respectively. This is the annihilation (
samhara), which is the removal of the individual ego by the
grace of a compassionate Guru.

4. KlIm indicates the divine couple, Rati and Manmatha.
Imagine in the third-from-top right arm the sugarcane bow
of Manmatha, and in the corresponding left arm the blue lily
of Rati. They represent pure mind and secret spiritual knowledge,
respectively. This may be likened to creation (srusti) of
a new field of experience for the blessed aspirant by the
Guru, in directing him to follow a given path (sadhana) to
attain a constant experience of the eternal.

5. Glaum indicates the divine couple, Bhumi (Earth) and
Varaha (the boar-faced avatar of Vishnu). Imagine in the
fourth-from-top right arm the mace of Varaha, and in the
corresponding left arm the paddy, indicative of Earth’s fertility.
They represent action and cycle of life (cyclic in the
sense of sowing, reaping, and again sowing), respectively.
Though this may be likened to veiling of the universal experience
(tirodhana), for an aspirant it is more akin to being led
by the Guru to complete detachment, in renouncing all fruits
of his actions.

6. Gam indicates the divine couple, Siddhalaksmi and
Mahganapathy. Imagine in the right-lowermost arm the
pomegranate, representing different universes stacked like
pomegranate seeds; and in the corresponding left arm the
tusk which represents the fruit of all sadhana, Ekam sat, the
One Truth, which is the experience of unqualified, undivided
Brahman as Bliss. This verily is the grace (anugraha) whereby
the seeker dives into a deep state of samadhi upon constant
practice and the grace of the Guru, who merges into him.

7. Ganapataye is the form for invoking the Lord. Imagine
your head resting upon His feet. This implies a continuance
of the above-noted state of Samadhi.

8. varavarada is a prayer to the Lord to bestow upon us the
best boons and blessings. Meditate here upon the ornamental
pot of nectar held by His trunk. Imagine that He is showering
it over you and you are drenched. The best of boons is
the experience of the Unlimited Bliss that leads to immortality;
amruta. This may represent the sahaja state, wherein the
realized one goes about his daily chores but remains aware of
his blissful state always. (The dhyana sloka ends with a prayer
to the Lord – who is the creator, sustainer and annihilator of
the world – to bestow our cherished boons.)

9. sarvajanam me vasamAnaya means “let all people be subjugated
to me.” We find the clue for our meditation in the
word “people,” which indicates the Universe. The embrace of
Siddalakshmi can be interpreted as the creative urge and the
lotus in the other hand as the manifest (gross) Earth (the last
subtle element; the result by default of mixing the other
four previous subtle elements). Hence we meditate on
Siddhalakshmi – the Creatrix of the Universe, seated on the
left lap of the Lord – with a firm conviction that the world,
the divine couple and the self are One.

10. Finally, svAhA indicates an offering into the fire (here we
are also reminded of the fire sacrifice, ganapathy homam).
Since whatever is offered into the fire becomes one with it,
meditate upon the above truth and try to be in that experience
for a moment.

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Trunk

2007-07-01T07:41:04Z

I was wondering if there is a sanskrit word for Ganesh's trunk?

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

still confused about prasad

2007-06-26T03:34:37Z

What do you do with offerings of flowers after the pooja?

posted in Ganesh - 6 replies

why

2007-06-14T12:06:13Z

I have a question. Why is it that whenever I pray and ask for something sincerely, I never get it?
Most of the time I pray for other people. I prayed for my mother and offered flowers so that her leg would get better, along with her cold and every other problem she has. Nothing worked. And I asked for one thing for myself and I get nothing. Why do my prayers never ever get answered?

posted in Ganesh - 8 replies

Mahaganapathi Homam (fire ritual)

2007-05-20T20:55:37Z

"........Dr Manish Pandit hails from Pune, India and lives in Manchester, UK. The
idea of spreading Mahaganapathi homam in the world was revealed to him in a dream a few
years ago."

http://www.vedicastrologer.org/homam/maha_ganapati_homam.pdf

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

The spiritual meaning of your life challenges

2007-05-18T23:09:54Z

If the moderators will kindly permit a new book announcement, I would like to tell people about a spirituality book I’ve written and recently published that may be of interest and service.

Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth? explores the premise that we are all eternal souls who plan our lives, including our greatest challenges, before we’re born for purposes of spiritual growth.

The book contains ten true stories of people who planned physical illness, having handicapped children, deafness, blindness, drug addiction, alcoholism, losing a loved one, and severe accidents.

The information about their pre-birth plans was obtained by four very gifted mediums and channels, including one who has the ability both to see and to hear the conversations we have with one another before we’re born. The book therefore contains the actual conversations people had with their future parents, children, spouses, friends, and other loved ones when they planned these challenges.

As readers come to understand that they themselves planned many of their challenges, suffering that once seemed purposeless becomes imbued with deep meaning. Wisdom may be acquired in a more conscious manner; feelings of anger, guilt, blame, and victimization are replaced by acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, and peace.

A free PDF with a large sample of the book is available on the About the Book page at www.CourageousSouls.com. People may also wish to read the reviews on Amazon.

The book may be ordered on the Courageous Souls web site or from Amazon, including Amazon Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. It may also be ordered from any bookstore or library (in most countries) by providing them with the ISBN number (9780977679454).

Thank you for permitting me to post this message.

Kind regards,
Robert Schwartz
author, Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth?
www.CourageousSouls.com

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Anantachidrupamayam--mantra?

2007-05-05T19:45:57Z

Does anyone know a mantra for infinite and consciousness personified, Anantachidrupamayam?

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Ganesh and Kali

2007-05-03T10:31:59Z

It's the weirdest thing but of all the gods in the Hindu pantheon, I am most attracted to Ganesh and Kali. Is this odd? Or is there some connection I haven't read about yet?

posted in Ganesh - 48 replies

Intro- about my relationship with Ganesha

2007-04-29T21:52:09Z

I have had kidney failure for some time now. About eleven years ago I was in the hospital for complications related to my dialysis care. I was not expected to live long and was waiting for my mom to come out to california from arkansas. I was lieing in my hospital bed in a private room. This short heavy set indian women stepped into my room. She had a great big smile on her face. She came over to me and all she said to me was," if you want to leave this place all you have to do is pray to Ganesha, he will listen to you." She bowed her head and turned and left. I was amazed by this interaction, what had compelled her to tell me this and where did she come from. I knew of Ganesha and that he was the remover of obstacles. I started to drift into a dream like state where I was running around a track with hurdles. The thing that was interesting is I could see that the hurdles I had gotten past were from different parts of my past. Where I was was my present and in front of me was the hurdle that I was facing. I couldn't see myself making it over it and then one of ganesha's arms reachs out and pulls the hurdle aside. I woke up feeling that I would be ok and that I would forever honor ganesha for being there for me. Later that night I asked if anyone knew who the indian women was that came in my room. The nurses looked surprised and said that there was no indian women on the floor all day. Ever since I have had a strong devotion to ganesh. He is present in my visualizations and I have an alter to him. I have researched him some and learned a lot about him, but I have never really gotten into the whole Hindu religion. I was 19 then and I am 30 now. I have outlived all expectations for me. I still am on dialysis and I have other diseases now that challenge my life. Yet I am still making it day to day with my friend Ganesha by my side. I would like to learn more about ganesha and the hindu faith. I am christian by birth, but never connected with christ like I have with Ganesha.
love & light;
LSB
ps could someone give me a good mantra to Ganesha?

posted in Ganesh - 8 replies

Articles on the eith abodes of Ganesha

2007-04-29T01:07:50Z

Found this series of articles on Ashta Vinayaka Katha interesting:

http://www.mudgala.com/sri-krishna-mangal/ashta_vinayaka_katha.html

http://www.mudgala.com/sri-krishna-mangal/ashta_vinayaka_katha_2.html

http://www.mudgala.com/sri-krishna-mangal/ashta_vinayaka_katha_3.html

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Worship Ganesh

2007-04-28T17:17:56Z

I am supposed to do in Buddhastami recharging of Smaragd ring.

I was advised to worship Ganesh, then Guru.

How i do it? Help please.

posted in Ganesh - 17 replies

Bindi

2007-04-27T06:15:27Z

What exactly is the significance of the bindi? It represents the third eye, but what else?

Also, where would I get some of the bindi powder (Is it kumkum or sindoor?) because I would like to start wearing one while praying.

Thanks a lot.
Hannah

posted in Ganesh - 54 replies

ganesha and astrological correspondences

2007-04-18T23:30:32Z

I have been studying astrology(western) and the qabalah(from a mystical point of view) and
was curious ..

they often list several different correspondences of Indian gods and goddesses for
different planets...would Ganesh correspond with Jupiter or the Moon?

people correspond Lakshmi with Jupiter because she is prosperity..
However I know Ganesh represents prosperity too, but from a remover of
obstacle point of view which represent blessings...

I think people say the moon because in the Tree of Life(qabalah) when you
are going up the tree(the path of divinity) you first encounter Yesod(which means foundation)
and is represented by the moon, and before any undertaking you ask Ganesh for
his blessing because he is the remover of obstacles...however I know of one myth
where Ganesh is angry at the moon...and on the other hand there is a story about
Ganesh going round the earth(like the moon) so it is a bit confusing

Does anybody have any insight into this?

thanks

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Seeking Blessings!

2007-03-20T04:30:22Z

I am moving back to Los Angeles from San Francisco for work and the sun.
Please send good vibes and blessings for me & my wife so tis a graceful move.

THANKS!

posted in Ganesh - 11 replies

Virgin Mother's Reincarnated Sons

2007-03-20T02:33:42Z

So something popped up in my head yesterday.. The facts or correlations between Jesus and Ganesha.
Both came from mother's who bore them without the assistance of their husband. Both were killed and reincarnated. Both are "the Way". Im sure there are more connections between the two, my mind is just not remembering as I type this. Can anyone think of more similarities?

posted in Ganesh - 6 replies

Sita, Rama and Hanuman!

2007-02-01T03:41:32Z

New tribe called Sita, Rama and Hanuman!
http://tribes.tribe.net/sitarama

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Another Question...

2007-01-18T15:23:10Z

Okay, what is the meaning of this? I saw a movie, Maine Pyar Kiya. In one part, Suman takes the money her beloved earned and put it to her forehead and slid it up to the parting of her hair. Does anyone know why someone would do this? Thanks so much!

Namaste,
Nameless

posted in Ganesh - 7 replies

Bohara Ganesh ji

2006-12-27T14:37:50Z

I am posting the picture of Bohara ganesh ji temple. This is ONLY historical Temple in any where in world with "Ganesh with Standing position Idol" This mudra called Dhan Kuber.. and this murti is over thousands year old and only in world where uc an see ganesh in standing position
Ajay

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Ganesh, please remove obstacles

2006-11-26T04:00:26Z

Please help us see an end to government-sanctioned sadism. Ganesh-lovers, you are invited to join a new tribe dedicated to completely ending the United States of America's unconstitutional and immoral practice of and collusion in torture.

http://tribes.tribe.net/stopalltorture

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Immortality, compassion and love for those who want to listen

2006-11-25T18:06:54Z

hello
The first chapter of my book after 25 years of research has within it the keys to IMMORTALITY IN PREPARATION FOR ASCENSION.
FROM CHAPTER ONE TAKE X the healing factor , apply it to the blood , body and brain, this will make the human body all positive and Immortal, once you have read the book , contact me for the 3 ways it will be done…2 slow , 1 on mass.....(via a pyramid using the Sun and Sirius energy on the dog days).... the the pyramids will be opened later on FOR LIGHT WORKERS,I hope you understand what I am saying...................Tell all your light worker friends to get the book as I am a Light Worker myself, who has been presented now with the understandings of immortality ,which I must give to other light workers. This is the information you have to pass on for the good of all light workers.
in the light
Dominic
I recommend my book ORMUS FROM AUTHORHOUSE
www.authorhouse.com/BookStor...alog.aspx
ORMUS, ORME....WHITE GOLD ...The manna, the white powder of gold, is the food, the light, one takes into their body. It is the FOOD OF THE GODS. A modern day Rabbi might tell you that no one has known how to make the manna, the white powder of Gold, since the destruction of the Temple of Solomon. The technique is, supposedly, a lost art or lost knowledge. But others argue that when the high priests left the Temple (when it was destroyed), the took the secret out into the desert and organized a commune called Qumrun. There, they became the Essenes. Eventually, the white powder was used to nourish a woman named Mary, and eventually, she gave birth to a man named Jesus.
These gifts include: perfect telepathy, the ability to know good and evil when it’s present, and to project thoughts into another person’s mind. There is also the ability to levitate, or to walk on water. By excluding all external magnetic fields (including the Earth’s gravity), the white powder of gold takes one beyond the four dimensional space time continuum, and the individual becomes a fifth dimensional being. They can literally think where they would like to be, and go there. They can heal by the laying on of hands, and can cleanse and resurrect the dead within two or three days after they died. They have so much energy that they can literally embrace people and bring light and energy back into them. We the International Order Of Knight Templars have the keys to Immortality.The International Order of Knight Templars has many hidden esoteric keys about ormus , immortality and 2012.
please take a look at these forums
groups.msn.com/KNIGHTSOFC...atsnew.msnw
my book ORMUS , HAS THE KEYS TO IMMORTALITY VEILED IN THE FIRST CHAPTER
www.authorhouse.com/BookStor...Home.aspx

LOVE AND LIGHT
DOMINIC

posted in Ganesh - 8 replies

Head Coverings

2006-10-18T02:31:01Z

I see sometimes that Hindu women wear head coverings, is this mandatory in a temple? And also, what is it called?
Thanks!
Hannah

posted in Ganesh - 17 replies

Sri Ganesh

2006-10-06T03:50:21Z

Om Sri Ganeshaya namah
Ganesh ji is a lovable Lord.He is not a demogod but complete form of divinity.Being Omkar, eternal sound he pervades everywhere.
Lord Ganesh ji can be easily pleased.
Write your thoughts about him.Whatever right you think of him.
But donot write any thing derogatory for example about sex,night parties, kitch.
Being a too innocent and lovable Lord Of Lords, he also happens to be the man of sound character.
So if want his presence, act in a free but pure manner
All are welcome

posted in Ganesh - 5 replies

Daily Ganesh

2006-09-05T02:08:05Z

http://www.agasthiar.org/frame3.htm Gives daily Siddha Japa for Ganesh.

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Ganesha Chaturthi

2006-09-02T06:26:00Z

The fourth day of each lunar fortnight is special for worship of Lord Ganesha. This last saturday night was the first time that i have observed this in any focused way. A friend and i simply chanted "Om Gang Ganapataye Namaha Om" together 108 times before a Ganesha Murti. I then went to a psytrance party and had one of the most powerfully positive dance experiences that i have had in ages. So many of the obstacles within my soul were overcome for that night...it felt as if the deadness of winter was transformed so suddenly into the aliveness of spring....Hail the Lord of Beginings as we begin this season! Hail the Lord of Obstacles who opens the ways within us!

As i danced i made a vow to observe the fourth night of each waining and waxing moon with the chanting of this mantra. Anyone on this list who lives in or around Portland Oregon or who is passing through on one of these nights please feel free to join me in this.

posted in Ganesh - 19 replies

Sri Ganesh Chalisa

2006-08-31T01:41:13Z

Om Shree Ganeshaya Namah!

Shri Ganesha Chalisa
Jai jai jai vandan bhuvan,
Nandan Gauri Ganesh
Dukh dvandvan phandan haran,
Sundar suvan Mahesh

Glory be to You, Shri Ganesh Ji. You are Gauri's son and the destroyer of all pain, suffering and difficulties. Hey Ganesh Ji, beautiful son of Shri Shiva Ji, glory be to you.

Jayati Shambhu-sut Gauri Nandan,
Vighna haran nasan bhav-phandan
Jai Gananayak jansukh dayak,
Vishv-vinayak Buddhi-vidhayak

Victory on to you son of Shambhu (Lord Shiva) and Gauri. You are the remover of worries and destroyer of all fear. Victory is yours in all righteous battles for the safety and happiness of all. You are the destroyer of ignorance and the giver of knowledge.

Ek radan gaj badan birajat,
Vakratund shuchi shund susajat
Tilak tripundbhal shashi sohat,
Chhavi lakhi sur nar muni man mohit.

On your shoulders you carry a head with one tooth and huge tusk. The three markings adds grace to your forehead, charming warriors, mankind and even saints.

Ur mani-mal saroruh lochan,
Ratna mukut-shir shoch vimochan.
Kar kuthar shuchi subhag trishulam,
Modak bhog sugandhit phulam.

Wearing a garland of jewels, your eyes are like full blown lotus flowers and your head adorned with a jewelled crown. You, Shri Ganesh Ji free your devotees from stress and worries. You wield a sacred axe and trident in your hands your favourites are sweet ladoos ... (delicacy) ... and sweet scented flowers.

Sundar pitambar tan sajit,
charan paduka muni man rajit.
Dhani Shiv-suvan bhuvan sukh data,
Gauri-lalan shadanan bhrata.

Dressed in yellow silk and wearing jewel studded wooden sandals, Hey Shri Ganesh Ji, giver of peace and happiness to the world; You are the son of Shiva and Gauri and brother to Kartikeya. You are Great.

Riddhi Siddhi tava chanvar sudharahin,
mushak vahan sohit dvarahin
Tav manima ko varne para,
janma charitra vichitra tumhara.

Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (accomplishment) serve you by waving chanvar (fan) while your mushak (mouse) vahan (vehicle) adds splendour at the door. As for the mysterious and strange story of your birth, who can really describe your greatness?

Ek asur Shiv-rup banavai,
Gaurihin chhalan hetu tahan avai.
Yah karan te shri Shiv-pyari,
nij tan-mail murti rachi dari.

A demon, disguised as Shiva, repeatedly tried to delude Gauri Mataa, who in order to foil the demon's attempts, moulded, You, a divine form from the scurf of her body.

So nij sut kari grih-rakhvare,
dvar pal sam tehin baithare.
Jabahin svayam shri Shiv tahan aye,
binu pahichan jan nahin paye.

Gauri Mataa then assigned you to protect the home and stationed you at the door and when Shiva .. her husband ... came, he was not recognised and was not allowed to enter.

Puchhyo Shiv ho kinke lala
bolat bhe tum vacnan rasala
Main hun Gauri-sut suni lijai
age pag na bhavan hit dijai.

Shiva asked, "whose son are you?" and you pleasantly replied: "I am Gauri's son. Do not take even a single step beyond this point towards the house."

Avahin matu bujhi tab jao,
balak se jani bat badhao.
Chalan chahyao-Shiv bachan na manyo,
tab hvai kruddh yuddh tum thanyo.

You asked Shiva to wait there "until you obtained your mother's permission" instead of prolonging "talk" with "a child", but Shiva attempted to enter and you challenged him.

Tathshan nahi kachhu Shambhu vicharyo,
gahi trishul bhul vashmaryo.
Siras phul sam shir kati gayau,
chat udi lop gagan mahan bhayau.

At that moment Shiva did not give a second thought and hurled his trishul .. trident .. at you, severing your head which soared into the sky and disappeared.

Gayo Shambhu jab bhavan manjhari,
jahan baithi Giriraj-kumari.
Puchhe Shiv nij manmuskaye,
kahahu Sati-sut kahan te jaye.

Shiva then entered and therein saw Gauri .. daughter of the Mountain King, Himalaya ... seated. Shiva smilingly asked: "Hey Sati, tell me, how did you give birth to your son?"

Khulige bhed katha suni sari,
giri vikal giriraj dulari.
Kiyon na bhal svami ab jao,
lao shish jahan se pao.

At this stage, hey Shri Ganesh Ji, the story of your birth unfolded and Gauri learnt of what had happened to you. Your mother became distraught and fell to the ground. "You did not do good," Gauri told Shiva and let him know that he should "go and bring my son's head from wherever you find it."

Chalyo Vishnu sang Shiv vigyani,
milyo na so hastihin shir ani.
Dhadh upar sthit kari dinhyon,
pran vayu sanchalan kinhyon.

Knowledgeable in all skills, Shiva accompanied by Vishnu searched for the head in vain and eventually, they brought the head of a baby elephant and placing it on your body, blew life into it.

Shri Ganesh Shiv nam dharayo,
Vidya buddhi amar var payo.
Bhe prabhu patham pujya sukhdayak,
vighna vinashak buddhi vidhayak.

Shiva Ji named you Shri Ganesha and blessed you with immortality, knowledge and wisdom. Shiva Ji also pronounced that You are the first among those who are worshipped and You remove all obstacles and bring joy and enhance the intellect.

Prathamahin nam let tav joi,
jag kahan sakal kaj sidh hoi.
Sumirahin tumahin milahin sukh nana,
vinu tav kripa na kahun kalyana

Hey Shri Ganesh Ji, whosoever takes thy name before embarking on a mission achieves success. Those who meditate on You enjoys happiness and peace and security, for without your blessing there is no success.

Tumharahin shap bhayo jag ankit,
bhadavan chauthi chandra akalankit.
Jabahin pariksha Shiv tuhin linha,
pradakshina prithvi kahi dinha.

It was your sraap .. curse .. that cause the moon's face to be tarnished with the black reflection of the earth on the 4th day of the bright half of Bhadrapada (Bhado) so that none dare to look at it. And when Shiva Ji wanted to test your intellegence, he asked you to go around the earth.

Satmukh chalyo mayur udai,
baithi rache tum sahaj upai.
Ram nam mahi par likhi anka,
kinh pradakshina taji man shanka.

Your brother, Sadmukha ... Kartikeya ... jumped on his peacock and went to fly around the earth, You, hey Shri Ganesh Ji wrote Rama's name ... RAM ... on the ground and meditating upon Rama circumambulated ... went around ... the name written on the ground.

Shri pitu-matu-charan dhari linhyo,
ta kahan sat pradakshina kinhyo.
Prithvi parikrama phal payo,
as lakhi suran suman varshayo.

Further, hey Shri Ganesh Ji you with utmost devotion grasped the feet of your parents ... Gauri and Shiva ... and circumambulated them seven times, thereby achieving the blessing equal to circumambulating the earth and so pleased were the gods that they showered flowers upon you.

Sundar Das' das ram ke chera,
Durvasa ashram dhari dera.
Virchyo Shri Ganesh Chalisa,
Shiv puran varnit yogisa.

Sundardasa, a devotee of Rama while he staying in Durvasa's hermitage, composed this Shri Ganesh Chalisa just as the Rishis that composed the

Shiva Poorana.
Nitya Gajanan jo gun gavat,
grah vasi sumati param sukh pavat.
Jan dhan dhanya-suvan sukh dayak,
dehin sakal shubh shri Gananayak.

Those who daily recite this Chalisa will enjoy intelligence and bliss. Shri Ganesh Ji is the bestower of wealth, progeny and happiness and every auspicious object upon his devotees.

Doha

Shri Ganesh yah chalisa, path karai dhari dhyan,
Nit nav mangal mod lahi, milai jagat sanman.
Dvai sahstra dash vikrami,bhadra Krishna tithi gang,
Puran chalisa bhayo, sundar bhakti abhang.

Those who meditate upon Shri Ganesh Ji and recite the verses of the Chalisa will be blessed and honoured.
In the month of Bhadra, the third day of the dark half, in the Vikrama year 2,010 (A.D.1953) the 40 verses of this Chalisa was completed by Sundardasa to show his devotedness to Shri Ganesh Ji.

Shri Ganesh Ji ki Jai
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

posted in Ganesh - 7 replies

Ganesha Banishing Ritual

2006-08-30T21:29:30Z

By: Anaka
Ganesha Banishing Ritual 5/06
Today I felt the need for removing obstacles, SO; naturally you must turn to Ganesha, Lord of Paths. Here is a ritual that I have made. Incase anyone else feels the need to remove any obstacles in their life use it today or another day that’s comes ahead.
REQUIREMENTS: for ritual (if you don’t have any of this make due with what you have and what feels right).Perform this ritual outside at a four way road, river and or crossway where you won’t be disturbed:
Picture of Ganesha image (such as a small statuette of Ganesha, a picture, or an image created for the rite)
3 Small bowls - one contains water, the other 2 are empty
Incense (Sandalwood)
Perfume (Lilly of the valley)
Freshly cut red flowers (any red flowers)
Red Candle
Food Offering (rice, fruits and candies)
Instrument for making music (i.e. drum, rattle, bells)
Bowl containing fire (special herbs are need)
Red string (3 strings a foot long each)
Yantra of Ganesha *you can see picture here: http://www.frappr.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=502265 *

Write your desires in and around this Yantra, What ever feels good put inside. Once you are done writing your desires Yantra under Ganesha.

1. LIGHTING SACRED FLAMES:
In a contained heat proof bowl gather natural small twigs adding equal parts of the following and light, add every so often till rituals done. Place twigs on bottom and herbs on top:
Curry (Protection)
Alfalfa (Prosperity)
Hyssop (Purification)
Heather (Luck)
Elder (Healing)
Lavender (Happiness)
Start off by meditation on what you feel is blocking your way while saying (repeat as many times as needed):
Ganesha Mantra Text +
GAHANANAM BHOOTGANADHISEVITAM
KAPITTHAY JAMBOO PHALCHARU BHAKSHANAM
UMASUTAM SHOKVINASHKARAKAM
NAMAMI VIGHNESHWAR PADPANKAJAM
AUM
Translation:
Elephant-faced, worshipped by the existing beings, of all living beings, tasting the elephant apple (Kaith) and jambolana (jamun), the sun of Uma, destroyer of grief, I bow to the lotus of Ganesha who is lord of all.
+ http://www.sanatansociety.org/indian_music_and_mantras/ganesha_mantra_invocation.htm
Once you have a general idea of what must be done proceed forward. If you still don’t have a clear grasp of what’s blocking you consult other forms of divinations such as tarot, runes, sticks, the skies and most important yourself. You must always listen to what your consciousness tells you. It’s usually right!
2. Acknowledgement of self:
Light Red Candle in acknowledgement of the Self within and as an offering to Ganesha;
“The eternal flame of SELF is lit. As it burns so do I. My awareness is lit as it is lit. Burn bright in the darkest of times and bring back the light to all who see your flame.”
3. Call Guardians *
North is Maha-Visnu, East is Rama-Sita, South is Shiva-Parvata and West is Rati-Puspabana. Thus:
“Hail Rama and Sita in the east
The beautiful Sita was once abducted by demons
Until the hero Rama chased them to the eastern border
Then incited by the gods who guard the directions
you hurl the demons ten heads to the skies
Hail Shiva and Parvati in the south,
Parvati is a match for the god in all austerities
She rouses Lord Shiva from his yogic trance
he would walk through burning coals to be with her
excited by her presence
his third eye opens and all illusion is destroyed
Hail Rati and his goddess in the west
the god of love is attracted by
her presence
From the union of lovers flows an elixir of immortality
Hail Mahi and Vishnu in the north
the goddess who was once lost in the chaotic waters
Until he lifted her up on his giant boar's tusk
There she clung to its tip, like a speck of dust on the crescent moon
For tearing the demons asunder
For destroying illusion
For making the divine elixir
For raising the earth
Homage to thee , guardians of the temple. “
* http://www.cix.co.uk/~ganesh/ganesha3.htm
4. Sacrifice of the SELF:
Sacrifice the self you do not need anymore. What has broken away does not need to be taken up once again. It has broken away for a reason. Realize that and accept that. Are you willing to let go of your insecurities? Acknowledge the Self. What has been and what WILL be. On a piece of paper write all blocks on single pieces of torn paper. Concentrate on each one and as you do place all fears and doubts into each and everyone. Once you have done that throw each one into the flames of Ganesha. Visualize them being eaten away.
Ex: Hatred, selfishness, closed mindedness, etc…
5. Offerings to Ganesha Image:
The next phase of the puja is to make offerings to the form which contains the power of Ganesha.
Gam, Obeisance to Ganapati (pour water from 1st bowl into other two)
Gam this water. Gam Gam Gam Hum Hum Om Gam Ganapati Namah

[Offer first bowl to Ganesha, take a sip after offering to Ganesha] - Gam, this is for sipping
[Offer second bowl to Ganesha by pouring on him, then pour oneself] - Gam, this is for bathing
[Dab perfume on head of Ganesha, anoint self] - Gam, this is perfume
[Cense Image around Ganesha, censer self] - Gam, this is incense, this is for prayer
[Offer Candle to Ganesha] - Gam, this is flame, this is for sacrifice
[Offer Food to Ganesha; accept a small portion of food into body] - Gam, this is food, this is for sustenance
[Offer Flower to Ganesha] - Gam, this is flower, this is for experience
[Make music to Ganesha, dance and sing from the soul] - Gam, this is music, this is for enjoyment
Take these offerings O Sri Mahaganapati, bestow siddhi upon us!

6. Thanks and Farewell:
Make sure to thank Ganesha for his help. Leave milks, rice, all fruits and candies as a thank you after working with him. Make sure that the fire has died down does not pose a threat to burning dried grass. When ever you want to start any new ventures ask Ganesha to guide and protect you. In hindu he is the first god you must go thru before you start anything in life. Other wise all roads you try to cross will remain blocked. So make sure to tell him hi once in a while and give offerings not to receive but our of respect.

Let me know how this ritual turns out for you: ayinainsoph@yahoo.com You many copy and print this ritual and use for yourself but please make sure to keep ritual as is when printing and using any content in it. Thanks for your understanding. Blessings! Cool

Picture of Ganesha incase you need to print out a picture of him:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dganesha%26toggle%3D1%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3DFP-tab-img-t%26b%3D81&w=413&h=550&imgurl=www.psychoactivity.com%2Fimages%2Fnepal2001_2%2Fimages%2FGanesha.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychoactivity.com%2Fimages%2Fnepal2001_2%2Fpages%2FGanesha.htm&size=50.0kB&name=Ganesha.jpg&p=ganesha&type=jpeg&no=85&tt=53,201&ei=UTF-8

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Ganesha Pancha Ratnam of Adi Sankaracharya

2006-08-29T15:24:00Z

Adi Sankaracharya's
Ganesha Pancha Ratnam
[Five jewels about Ganesa]

Translated By P. R. Ramachander

Mudha karatha modhakam, sada vimukthi dayakam,
Kaladaravathamsakam, vichithra loka rakshakam,
Anayakaika nayakam vinasithebha daithyakam,
Nathashubha pranasakam, namami tham vinayakam. 1

I salute that remover of obstacles,
Who has modakas in his hand,
Who always bestows salvation,
Who wears a part of moon on his head,
Who protects this world which is varied,
Who is the leader of those who cannot be lead,
Who is the cause of destruction of asuras,
And who destroys all things which are not good.

Nathetharathi bheekaram navodhitharka bhaswaram,
Namath surari nirjaram nathadhikapadhugdharam,
Sureswaram Nidheeswaram Gajeswaram Ganeswaram,
Maheswaram thamasraye parathparam nirantharam. 2

I bow before that great Lord permanently,
Who creates fear in the enemies of his devotees,
Who sparkles like the just risen sun,
Who is saluted by Gods and Asuras
who destroys obstacles of his devotees,
Who is the God of all devas,
Who is the God of all wealth,
Who is the God of all elephants,
And Who is the leader of the army of Lord Shiva.

Samastha loka sankaram, nirastha daithya kunjaram,
Daretharodaram varam varebhavakthramaksharam,
Krupakaram, Kshamakaram, Mudhakaram, Yasaskaram,
Namaskaram Namaskrutham namaskaromi bhaskaram. 3

I bow to that Ganapati who shines like the Sun,
Who bestows peace to all the worlds,
Who removed the Gajamukhasura from this world
Who has a very big paunch,
Who has an elephant-face which blesses,
And who is the one who shows kindness
Who is patient,
Who is full of blessing,
And who showers great fame,
To those who salute Him.

Akinchanarthimarjanam chiranthanokthi bhajanam,
Purari purva nandanam surari garva charvanam,
Prapancha nasa bheeshanam danamjayadhi bhooshanam,
Kapola dhana vaaranam Bhaje purana varanam. 4

I salute the very ancient elephant-god
Who destroys the wants of the have nots,
Who has been worshipped since ancient times,
Who is the eldest son of the lord who destroyed cities,
Who eats away the pride of the enemies of the gods,
Who is awesome at the time of final deluge,
Who wears serpents like Dananjaya as ornaments,
And who is fierce like the elephant in rut.

Nithanta kanthi dantha kantha manthakantha kathmajam,
Achinthya roopamantha heena mantha raya krunthanam,
Hrudanthare nirantharam vasanthameva yoginaam ,
Tham eka dantha meka meva chinthayami santhatham. 5

I always meditate only on that God with single tusk,,
Who is ever lustrous tusk is very pretty,
Who is the son of Lord who killed the god of death,
Who has a form beyond ones imagination,
Who is endless,
Who tears asunder all obstacles,
And who dwells forever in the heart of Yogis ,
Like the season of spring.

Phalasruthi

Maha ganesa pancha rathna maadharena yo anvaham,
Prajalpathi prabhathake hrudhi smaran ganeswaram,
Arogadhamadhosadham susahitheem suputhratham,
Samahithayurshta bhoothi mapyupaithi sochiraath.

The resultant benefit.

He, who remembers with respect every morning,
These five gems of the great Lord Ganapati,
and who meditates in his heart the leader of ganas,
Will soon be blessed with a healthy life,
Free of all problems, endowed with great peace
Great sons, longevity and spiritual and physical wealth.

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

online Ganesh puja

2006-08-24T17:54:49Z

http://www.mantraonnet.com/ganesh/pooja/main.swf

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Ganesh Creations!

2006-08-18T19:42:32Z

Greetings...
I just finished hand-printing my first line of shirts...they have Lord Ganesh on the back and an egyptian winged-disk on the front, both of them in glow in the dark ink....take a peak on my profile gallery if you like....i am most excited...i wanted my first run of shirts to be an image of the auspicious Lord of Beginings...
contact me if interested or curious...
Namaste
arun

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Blues4Kali- A mythic hymn to the hidden wisdom of the dark mother on the Eve of Destruction

2006-08-06T23:30:37Z

Dear Family,

Blessings!

We're pleased to announce, at long last, the unveiling of AMPI's Pilot Project, Blues4Kali. AmanaMission Publishing Ink is extremely excited to invite you to enjoy this pre-print preview of the online edition.

Blues4Kali is the third metafictional delight by author Indi Riverflow, and the first to be available under the label of AmanaMissionPublishingInk Alternative Press, created specifically to address the shortage of prose poetry like this in the modern marketplace.

Please accept our invitation to preview the electronic edition at our website:
www.KarmaAllianceLightInstitute.com

This novel is our gift to you and we hope you enjoy this strange
chronicle of the counterculture. Please feel free to contact me at this address, with any comments or concerns about the website. Blues4Kali is the result of nine months labor, and our very first child together. Whether she lives or dies may be up to you, so please spread this link in any way you find fitting.

Artists of all stripes: be sure to check out the Blues4Kali "Scholar's-Hip" Program for your free copy of this enlightening ebook.

In Joy,
Om Shakti Kali Kali Om,
Amana Mission & Indi Riverflow
AMPI Alternative Press,
Our intentions are PLURAL
(Peace Love Unity Respect Acceptance Light)
www.karmaalliancelightinstitute.com
www.blues4kali.com

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Turiya gathering

2006-07-30T01:46:31Z

I have found a new way to fund the Gathering. Prosper.com will make it possible for me to fund this gathering. Check it out. If you haven't already heard about Turiya it is like this; I'm planning to throw a big gathering at the Riverside Convention Center to help raise funds for the local Hindu temple, Sri Lakshminarayan Mandir. They are building a $10 million cultural center, and still need funds. I have already met with the Temple President and others formally, and I have their support. Now all I need is the people to make it happen. I need Dj's, dancers, live performers, sound system rentals or purchase. This is a massive... and I need YOU!

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Help with offering

2006-06-28T16:33:48Z

i want to offer Ganesh some candy, but i don't have an altar set specially for him, where could i put it?

Could i do that in my main (and only) non-specific altar? or maybe a landscape?

thanks in advance!

Peace and Love,
Bárbara

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Preferences of Ganesh...

2006-05-25T14:36:53Z

Are there any crystals or rocks Ganesh prefers? I am a collector and would like to share some with him on his alter.
Namaste
R

posted in Ganesh - 7 replies

Sacred Ganesh herbs

2006-05-22T22:11:50Z

Hi
I'm researching sacred herbs and oils of Ganesh. Can anyone add to the list I am making please?

Sandalwood
Tumeric
Hibiscus Flowers
Champa/ Flower of Paradise/Gul Hina Attar

Om Gaha - Ganapati Ya Namah

Many thanks!
Meka

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

Murugan/Skanda/Karttikeya

2006-05-04T15:45:09Z

Hello! Does anyone here know anything about Ganesh's brother?

posted in Ganesh - 23 replies

From the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Nuclear "bunker busters"

2006-04-17T08:36:07Z

From the Union of Concerned Scientists on the Nuclear "bunker busters"

This is the most important three minute explanation by the Union of Concerned Scientists that you will ever see.

http://www.ucsusa.org/global_security/nuclear_weapons/nuclear-bunker-buster-rnep-animation.html

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

IndoPagan Resources! (& notice to members of Hindu-related groups)

2006-04-03T16:21:05Z

Namaste-

For those who may be following a blended path of Hinduism and NeoPaganism, there are several new resources that are available for you.

I have created a yahoogroup for the discussion of IndoPagan topics, which has nearly 100 members and is quite active! You may access more informaion &/or subscribe at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ShaktiWicca

There are also 2 new sites where you can find IndoPagan ritual resources, readings, links, and more:

http://indopaganproject.tripod.com - The IndoPagan Project

http://shaktiwicca.tripod.com - The Shakti Wicca Tradition

I hope to see some of you there! There are many devotees of Sri Ganesha in the group - including myself!

Blessings,
~Devi~

P.S. I've personally experienced problems with this, as have several of my yahoogroup members. A general note of warning to members of lists and message boards that relate to Hinduism:

** Groups associated with Hinduism have recently had a spat of ID
hyjacking, and spam messages that read very much like real messages,
but had specific identifying characteristics. Often they will come from addresses that are established members of the group, but have actually been hyjacked from those members. People who responded to these messages personally (i.e. not through the list or board) had their address books downloaded, and personalized gambling site spam sent to all their contacts. In some cases computer viruses, porn, or other offensive material was uploaded onto the group sites. IF YOU RECEIVE A MESSAGE FROM "SOMAADI" ASKING YOU FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKTISM, OR HINDUISM ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RESPOND. These messages vary in their content and tend to seem very sincere, and are slightly different in each group or message board that they appear in.
They also tend to feature odd spacing and broken English. DO NOT RESPOND. **

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Synergy-Stotra...

2006-04-03T13:22:44Z

Glory to Sri Ganesha whose Blessing manifests as the many friends
who have helped me to connect-the-dots
open-the-doors Fill-in-the-gaps
step-over-the-cracks go-around-when-i-can't-go-through
and slowly correct my computer illiteracy...
My deepest joys arise from the Synergy between worlds bodies minds and creators...
May all that obstructs the cooperation of Devas both within and around me
be laughed away
O Playful, Dancing Friend of Cosmos
Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

MMMMMMM! Modakas!

2006-04-03T06:29:18Z

I am posting this here so that i may quickly locate it when needed each month. Enjoy it also. Lord Ganesha likes his sweets.

Recipe One: Modaka

Ball-Like Sweets

The following recipe will make approximately 20 lime-sized modakas, a treat for the children and a traditional offering in the temple. It takes about two hours to make them.

Ingredients and Utensils

1 lb. rice flour

2 cups jaggery (or 2 cups brown sugar

with four tbsp. dark molasses added)

2 cups raw sesame seeds

2 grated coconuts (optional)

2 cups melted ghee or drawn butter

1 tsp. salt

banana leaf or waxed paper

a flour sifter or fine sieve

an iddli or vegetable steamer

Directions

Roast the sesame seeds in a pan, without oil, until golden brown (5 to 10 minutes). Crack the seeds by rolling with a rolling pin or pounding. Add 4 tbsp. ghee to the jaggery to soften it, then mix in the sesame seeds and coconut thoroughly. (This mix may be refrigerated in jars for making quick sweets simply by adding a bit of ghee and shaping the dough into balls.)

Next sift the rice flour and toast it without oil until it browns slightly -- about 5 to 7 minutes. Spread it out on a tray or table top when done, and allow to cool completely. While the rice flour is cooling, bring approximately a half gallon of water, with a tsp. of salt, to a rolling boil. Put the cooled, toasted rice flour in a bowl and make a well in the middle. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot water into the well and begin working it into the rice flour with your hands. Keep adding small amounts of the hot water, and work the flour into a ball of dough. It should be moist but not wet when you put it out on the table or breadboard. Knead the dough thoroughly so it is even in moisture and texture.

Next, place water in the bottom of the iddli steamer and bring to a full boil. Spread a thin coating of ghee or oil on a piece of banana leaf or waxed paper. Take a lump of dough half the size of a lime and work it in your hands for a moment to remove the air and then pat it out flat and round on the leaf, about as wide across as your palm. Make it a uniform thickness so it will cook evenly. Place a lump of the sesame-jaggery-coconut mixture into the center and wrap the dough up around the mixture. Pinch the dough into a cone-shape over the stuffing and wrap the leaf or paper up around it. (The modakas can also be round if desired.) Repeat until you have enough to fill your steamer. Place the assembled modakas in the steamer, spaced so as to not touch one another. Cover and steam until done (15 to 20 minutes). While they cook you can prepare the next batch. When cool enough to handle, dip the modakas in melted ghee. Now they are ready to offer.

Recipe Two: Pudi Kolukattai

Sweet Rice Flour Roll

Ingredients and Utensils

2 cups rice flour

1 cup jaggery or brown sugar

1 shredded coconut

1 tsp. salt

an iddli or vegetable steamer

a pan for toasting the flour

banana leaf or tray

Directions

Heat the rice flour in a dry skillet until lightly toasted, then spread it out on a tray or table top to cool. Sprinkle a little water on it and add the salt, jaggery and coconut. Mix together, adding water only as needed. When it is well kneaded and firm, pinch the dough off into as many lime-sized balls as it will make. Roll into balls, or squeeze in the right hand to create a fist-shaped kolukattai. Bring water in the steamer to a boil and arrange the kolukattais in it, wrapped in banana leaves as in recipe #1. Steam until the balls are a light brown in color. Arrange on a banana leaf or tray and serve to Lord Ganesha.

Recipe Three: Yallu Kolukattai

Sesame Seed and Sweet Rice Roll

This type of kolukattai is commonly prepared in South India for Ganesha Chaturthi festivals.

Ingredients and Utensils

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup jaggery or brown sugar

4 cups rice flour

1 tsp. salt

oil or ghee

8 cups water

a steamer with flat rack

a skillet for toasting flour

a small piece of cheesecloth

a mortar and pestle, rolling pin or blender

banana leaf or tray

Directions

Fry the sesame seeds, without oil, until light brown, then mix with the jaggery. Then, using a pestle and mortar, rolling pin or blender, powder this mixture and set it aside. Heat the rice flour until lightly toasted, and spread it out on a tray or table top to cool. While it cools, add the salt to 8 cups of water in a pan and bring to a strong boil. Gather the cooled, toasted rice flour in a bowl and make a well in the middle. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot water into the well in the rice flour and begin working it into the rice flour with your hands. Keep adding small amounts of the hot water, working it together into a ball of dough. It should be moist but not wet when you put it out on the table or breadboard. Knead the dough thoroughly so it is even in moisture and texture. When it can be handled, squeeze the dough into lime-sized balls and set them aside.

Smear a bit of oil or ghee on a banana leaf, tray or table top and roll or knead one of the dough balls out on it to a patty about 3 inches in diameter. Place a full tablespoon of the sesame and sugar mixture in the middle and fold the patty over in a crescent shape, pinching it closed where the edges meet. Repeat the process for the rest of the balls.

Bring the water in your vegetable or iddli steamer to a boil and insert the steaming rack or a plate with small holes in it. The rack should be fairly flat and be covered over with a layer of cheesecloth or cotton weave. Arrange the kolukattai on the flat rack, as many as will fit without touching. Cover and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done, depending on the size of your steamer. When finished, transfer them to a plate or banana leaf and allow to cool. Serve to Ganesha as His fondest sweet. With any remaining sesame-sugar mixture you may make small Ganesha figures. Keep them along with the cooked ones for puja. Betel leaves, nuts and fruits may be offered with these.

posted in Ganesh - 6 replies

SANSKRIT

2006-03-10T18:28:07Z

A place for all things Sanskrit ? let's see what happens. In Joy.
http:www.SANSKRIT.tribe.net

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

I see Ganesh dancing everywhere

2006-03-07T15:59:27Z

Namaste:

As a Swami of the non-dual variety, I see Ganesh dancing everywhere. Truly in this world there is nothing that is not Ganesh. He is the active part of Lord Shiva, i.e Paramashiva....the one without second. Though Paramashiva is formless and panentheistic (as well as Paramaganesh) Ganesh dances in eveything that is experienced in 3 dimensions moving through 4th. As the phenomeonal universe unfolds to us in countless ways, there is Ganesh dancing.

I welcome you with great love and great respect.

Swami Swarupananda Sivadass Giri

www.swamiji.net

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

looking for Shaktism , Tantra & India links ...... Jai MAA ... jAI Sri Ganesha

2006-02-13T00:35:31Z

looking for Shakti / Devi / Shakta Tantra information & contacts

Pranams , Jai Mataji !
Namaskar . blessed sadhakas , here is a Goddess devotee , my spiritual name is Somaadi ,
am a bhakta shakta sadhu , i will travel soon to India
and am looking for some information which i could not find
elsewhere , such as :
anything related to Shakti sadhana , pooja , ashrams , maths , orders ,
genuine teachers and sadhus , temples , maths , places of worship , especially in the nature etc ... also , anything else related with Shakti sadhana / Goddess worship in east and west ( mainly India & Asia , but also any other places , in England for example , anything of dianic orientation and other Divine Feminine links ) .
also , i would be happy to exchange and connect with
serious students , practicants and masters of
Shaktism and devotional Tantra ,
who are totally devoted to Maha Devi . i would love to meet friends and connect with spiritual people who will travel to India or who live there since a while .
especially , i would like to know what exactly are the
similarities and differences between the main Shakta schools ,
such as Dakshinachara , Samayachara , Kaula , Sri Vidya .
very interested in exchange on this .
please help me in any way , if you wish .
many thanks , blessings and best wishes , brother Somaadi , eternally HER servant
OM SHAKTI --------- OM TAT SAT
personally at : ambaji_777@hotmail.com

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Dancing Ganesh.

2006-01-20T15:34:06Z

Hello!!!
Im trying to find a nice drawing or mural on ganesh dancing to make into a tattoo... Ive googled around already...
resources anyone!??!

thanks
3.

posted in Ganesh - 5 replies

may GODDESS return ....

2005-12-29T18:19:04Z

Blessings to all , may The Great Mother Goddess of endless names and forms activate and manifest Her holy Shakti I AM presence in us and outside us , may the gregorian new year 2006 mark Her glorious return !!! thank you for .... being ! best wishes , a starseed lightworker & Goddess devotee
Jai Maa

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

A MUST DO ritual: Diwali.

2005-10-30T20:38:52Z

A small ritual for the coming Tuesday..the 'new moon' NIGHT. Please check this out at

your respective places. On this new moon day, India has a festival of light called "Diwali".

It also has a lot of other cosmic significances too.
There is a small ritual to be done to attract money.
On a ceramic plate, place some diskettes of camphor. Wear red and face the west

direction. Burn in it cloves. Take care that the cloves should be with it's 'ball' on its

apex.The top. Let the cloves burn completely to black ash.If they have not fully burnt out,

add some more camphor diskettes.Take this black powder & put it in a small silver box &

place it wherever you place your money.Must be a black ash...completely burnt out.

All the time while the clove is being burnt, keep on chanting "AUM HREENGM SHREENGM

NAMAH".You will start getting 'at ease' just after 40 days of the ritual.I've spelt the

Mantra AS IT SHOULD BE PRONOUNCED.Many erroneously spell it as Hring or Hrim. Both

are wrong. Firstly, in the words the pronunciation of 'e' is as in 'ee'( as in beet/meet) and

not as in 'brim or trim'.Get me? And AUM goes as AOOOOONGM ( as pronounced). the

NGM should resonate on ur vertex...the Shahastraar.

Best time 20 mins. b4 sunset to 20 mins.after sunset.

This is a tried & tested 'totka'.Please pass this on.Any query, please contact me directly. I

don't frequent all my tribes regularly.
Blessings;
~Chandan~

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Greetings

2005-10-28T01:05:31Z

Just want to say hi to the tribe, and yay! tribe of Ganesh rocks!

Ahnatye

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Prosperity Ritual..

2005-10-05T13:14:40Z

Within the TIME perscribed in Los Angeles time, please do the following. (convert the timings to your time zones please).To be done by the 'head of the family'. This is for wealth. Take a piece of SQUARE red cloth. Cotton/Silk any.Put in it 58 COPPER COINS (e.g. penny). Make a knotted bundle & put away WHERE YOU KEEP YOUR MONEY (moneybox).Whenever any money/cheque comes..put it in that money box for at least 3 hrs.(preferably overnight) and then spend it.This is an ancient Hindu 'formula'.Timings: On the 9th 0230hrs to 1830 hrs.the same date.This info is for universal benevolence & is not a SPAM.Love'n'Light.

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

CGI Ganesh

2005-09-30T00:17:15Z

Anyone here ever seen a really great animated or CGI (Computer Generate Image) of Ganesh?
Danyavad,
Andrew

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

There's an elephant in the living room.

2005-09-29T00:02:34Z

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha!

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Hindu Siddhi to ward off calamities..

2005-09-27T20:02:55Z

A small recitation, done during Navratra (October 9 days from 4th to12th)..recited just 27

times, facing north in the nights..is highly effective Siddhi to ward off every calamity.

Must be repeated every year during Navratra. One must have a Ma Durga photo/idol in

front. Burn an oil lamp to HER right ; incense to HER left. Sitting on red asana &

offerring red flowers to her ..recite:-

"AUM Namo-a-stute Bhagwate, Paarshwa Chandraa-dharendra Padmaavati Sahitaaye ,may

abheeshta siddhim;
Dushtagraha bhasm bhakshyam swaaha,
Swaami prasaade kuroo kuroo swaaha;
Hillihilli Maatangani Swaaha,
Swaami prasaade kuroo kuroo swaaha".

Daily 27 times for 9 nights of Navratra. When in danger, just recite it 7 times & blow

thrice shoulder to shoulder. You will be safe.
___________________________________________________________________________
It is too vast and beyond the scope of this letter to write the ACTUAL spiritual aspect of

Navratri ( Nav=Nine: Raatri (as it is pronounced)=Nights). There are two such Navaratris in

a year. One around March and one around October/Nov....depending on the Hindu Lunar

Months. Again, there are two 'facets' of Navratri. One the Pauraanic (ancient folklore)

aspect and one metaphysical aspect. I guess you may FIND latter too on the internet. Just

type "Navratri" on Google.

Siddhi means 'attainment'....especially spiritual kind. And the person who has attained

Siddhi..is called Siddha Purush. Purush meaning Man. "The man who has attained". This

attainment can be got by many methods..but Mantras (incantations in a specific way for a

specific purpose) is the BASE.

Durga is a combination of Duh (not as in US DUHH..lol) + gaah. The combo makes it

Durga. Duh.. D pronounced in softer note as the French do. Duh means bad/evil..Gah

means to 'ward off'. So Durga means she who wards off the bad/evil etc. And there are

stories about her.

ANY QUERY PL.CONTACT ME FOR CLARIFICATION.
Blessings to all;
Chandan

www.newspiritservices.com/gems.html

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Deva oh deva ganpati deva download song

2005-09-16T07:50:45Z

Hello freinds...

i m shareing for you very famous song of lord ganesh

download it free
http://rapidshare.de/files/5047171/Vinod_Rathod_-_Deva_Ho_Deva.wma.html

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

Funny story about ganesh

2005-09-12T21:16:16Z

I dont remeber exact time but near about 10 yrs.. ago.. one lady went to ganesh temple.. i dont know what came in her mind.. she try to put spoon of milk to ganesh tunk...,, and milk disappear.. she surprised.. how come ganesh ji.. drink her milk.. she told her friend she also try this.. and its happen again..
so lot of peoples come there and try same.. and always milk disappear from spoon.. they call relatives in other towns.. they try ganesh temple and pictures.. same.. and milk disapper in spoon...

in hours and hours.. this message go all over india.. and all temples of ganesh were full with pepoles.. some body told.. if you are not holly soul ganesh ji wont drink your milk... lol so every one wanted to see if they belong with holly soul...

belive or not.. in 4-5 hours.. 90% indian from india or india leaves abroad.. doing same.. its came in news bbc.. cnn.. LOL.. world came crazy..

ministers.. big officers.. even prime minister try same..

later.. at day.. some sintiest show its only sintific reason.. when any stone already have milk.. and u touch spoon of milk.. milk will fllow in floor.. and u wont even able to see.. how milk is going .. and u think its disapper... they show examples.. on tv.. but no body care.. this happen couple of days...

may be you did hear it.. if not.. ask any indian.. any where in world.. do you remeber when 10 yrs ago.. ganesh ji were drinking milk.. have you try.. it.. he will say "LOL YES"

now see how world is crazy.. its start from one women.. and go all arround world only in few hours..

ajay

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

HAPPY SRI GANESH CHATURTHI

2005-09-08T12:18:41Z

Hi All

Wishing Everyone a very very HAPPY SRI GANESH CHATURTHI !!

Regards,
Subhash

posted in Ganesh - 9 replies

Looking for Ganesh puja info

2005-06-23T04:26:58Z

Hey everyone. I am looking for some Ganesh mantras, Vedic Hymns, songs and poetry to honor Ganesh in my home for Churturthi (sp? still new to this)
Can anyone recommend a good website or book for this information??

Thanks,
Deanna

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

orgasms

2005-06-14T04:24:22Z

Lately, I have been finding myself intuitively offering my orgasms to Ganesh...usually I do this by visualizing his eyes while going over the edge...
Does anyone else find that Ganesh likes orgasms?
Does anyone have any insights or stories about this?

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Sufi take on Ganesha/Oedipus

2005-06-05T00:24:00Z

(this was originally a part of a private correspondence with Lolo. I just thought I'd share it here)

Ganesha is a very special archetype...

There is a famous someone in my Sufi order (name not disclosed because his personality sometimes interferes with his message) who wrote an important note about Ganesha.

He said that the story of Ganesha is the SAME archetype as the Greek Oedipus Rex. The difference, however, is significant.

As Freud correctly pointed out, the Oedipal complex underlies much of societys unease. What Freud meant was Western society (we can forgive him this eurocentricism, considering where he was and what his work was). This dervish I am talking about tells us that the difference between the two has to do with LOVE.

In the Oedipal version of this archetypal story, Oedipus unwittingly kills his father and marries (and has sex with) his mother. He is anguished by this and pokes out his eyes. Yes. Tragic.

In the Ganesha story, the father leaves, comes back to find this handsome young diety standing guard at the door of his house. That young deity is none other than our beloved Ganesha. Ganesha doesn't know that this is his father nor does the father recognize his own son. Ganesha is merely guarding his mothers home and well-being (as a good son would). Ganesha is decapitated by his father, Shiva.

At this point, Paravati, Ganesha's mother, sees what happens and wails in horror and anguish. Shiva then understands what he's done. He panics and looks about for a head to replace the severed head of his son. There is only an elephant, so he takes the head of the elephant and puts it upon his sons body and resurrects him.

From then on, Ganesha had the head of an elephant. This is the image of Ganesha that we are familiar with. This zoomorphic form is that of a wounded and even monsterous son, and yet Ganesha is STILL the good guy he was and actually becomes the most beloved of the Hindu pantheon.

(interesting side note: the Hindu, like the ancient Egyptians, did not place ones essential self in the head, but rather the heart)

The dervish I speak of tells us that the Ganesha story is an ANTIDOTE for the self-loathing, self-hating, and frankly, perverse take on this internal archetypical condition.

Where Oedipus is filled with self-hatred, Ganesha is filled with light. Even his father, Shiva, through his love of his son, cultivates something wonderful out of something tragic (his is, after all, a deity). There is a strong element of redemption and forgiveness.

As stories go on about Ganesha, we see that he, not having any self-loathing, goes on to achieve the most wonderous victories in Hindu legend. Even the fact of his "deformity" comes to aid him in his sublime intentions.

We can heal this Oedipal wound with the salve of knowlege. Looking at the Ganesha story is a healing experience. This self-hatred underlies much of what Western civilization is about.

These transpersonal tools we have been given are a chance to heal, to find joy and to evolve past the horror we've felt existentially trapped in.

OM SHANTI
Salaam

posted in Ganesh - 5 replies

Courage

2005-05-11T04:35:20Z

QUALITY. EVERYTHING ELSE IS ORDINARY AND CAN FOLLOW, BUT COURAGE IS THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL THING, THE FIRST THING.
You are a seed. The seed can have four possibilities. The seed may remain a seed forever, closed, windowless, not in communion with existence, dead, because life means communion with existence. And the seed is dead, it has not yet communicated with the earth, with the sky, with the air, with the wind, with the sun, with the stars. It has not yet made any attempt to have a dialogue with all that exists. It is utterly lonely, enclosed, encapsulated into itself, surrounded by a Great Wall of China. The seed lives in its own grave.
The first possibility is that the seed may remain a seed. That is very unfortunate—a man may remain simply a seed. With all the potential at your disposal, with all the blessings ready to shower on you, you may never open your doors.
The second possibility is that the seed may be courageous enough, may dive deep into the soil, may die as an ego, may drop its armor, may start a communion with existence, may become one with the earth. Great courage is needed, because who knows? This death may be ultimate, there may be no birth following it. What is the guarantee? There is no guarantee; it is a gamble. Only a few gather courage enough to gamble, to risk.
To be a seeker is the beginning of the gamble. You are risking our life, you are risking your ego, You are risking because you are dropping all your securities, all your safety arrangements. You are opening windows—who knows who is going to come in? The friend or the enemy—who knows? You are becoming vulnerable. That’s what seeking is all about. That’s what Buddha was teaching his whole life. Forty two years continuously, transforming seeds into plants—that was his work—transforming ordinary human beings into seekers.
A seeker is a plant, a sprout—soft, delicate. The seed is never in danger, remember. What danger can there be for the seed? It is absolutely protected. But the plant is always in danger, the plant is very soft. The seed is like a stone, hard, hidden behind a heard crust. But the plant has to pass through a thousand and one hazards. That is the second stage; the seed dissolving into the soil, the man disappearing as an ego, disappearing as a personality, becoming a plant.
The third possibility, which is even more rare, because not all plants are going to attain that height where they can bloom into flower, a thousand and one flowers… Very few human beings attain the second stage, and very few of those who attain the second stage attain the third, the stage of the flower. Why can’t they attain the third stage, the stage of the flower? Because of greed, because of miserliness, they are not ready to share… because of a state of unlovingness.
Courage is needed to become a plant, and love is needed to become a flower. A flower means the tree is opening up its heart, releasing its perfume, giving its soul, poring its being into existence. The seed can become a plant, although it is difficult to drop the armor, but in one way it is simple. The seed will only be gathering more and more, accumulating more and more; the seed only takes from the soil. The tree only takes from the water, from the air, from the sun; its greed is not disturbed; on the contrary, its ambition is fulfilled. It goes on becoming bigger and bigger. But a moment comes when you have taken so much that now you have to share. You have been benefited so much, now you have to serve. God has given you so much, now you have to thank, be grateful—and the only way to be grateful is to shower your treasures, give them back to existence, be as unmiserly as existence has been with you. Then the tree grows into flowers, it blossoms.
And the fourth stage is that of fragrance. The flower is still gross, it is still material, but eh fragrance is subtle, it is almost something nonmaterial. You cannot see it, it is invisible. You can only smell it, you cannot grab it, you cannot grasp it. A very sensitive understanding is needed to have a dialogue with the fragrance. And beyond fragrance there is nothing. The fragrance disappears into the universe, becomes one with it.
These are the four stages of the seed, and these are th four stages of human beings too. Don’t remain a seed. Gather courage—courage to drop the ego, courage to drop the securities, courage to drop the safeties, courage to be vulnerable. But then don’t remain a tree, because a tree without flowers is poor. A tree without flowers is empty, a tree without flowers is missing something essential. It has no beauty—without love there is no beauty. And it is only through flowers that the tree shows its love. It has taken so much from the sun and the moon and from the earth; now it is time to give.

---------OSHO

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Compassionate beings click on this:

2005-04-23T04:49:16Z

http://www.thehungersite.com/

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Ganesha Vandana?

2005-04-22T02:44:33Z

Can anyone direct me to a resouce (preferably web page) with phonetic pronunciation and English Translation for Ganesha Vandana?

Actually I found one here:http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8891/ganeshvandana.htm

But there is no English tranlation. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rhyolyn

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

most important meeting!!!

2005-04-11T02:46:31Z

Hey all the divine mother is in NYC!!!
http://www.divineamma.org/Divine-Amma-NY-Visit.aspx

I flew up from Florida to see her on Saturday!!!

$212 Jet blue round trip
$14 subway & airtrain to & from JFK
$7 lunch in park
having Kali cut off yer head and being embraced by the divine mother....
priceless.

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

invite to praise Ganesh

2005-03-31T18:29:46Z

I have only come to know of Ganesh in the last few years...yet in these two years much has been moved in my heart...in my life.

I won't give all the details...too long and kinda boring unless you are me. (hehe) However, my life has gently and steadily been transformed since I began to gaze upon Ganesh.

The obstacles to a fully loving heart and a fully actualized life have been so gently removed. Not only has he helped me, but also the lives of my dear friends. When I seek Him on their behalf, he answers so quickly!

My thanks live every moment in this blissfully real life that I live. My wonder and love exist as I see His work in the lives of my beloved friends.

I encourage all of you to add your praise of Ganesh here. Go ahead and give the details of your story, or the story of someone else.

I'm sure Ganesh would be pleased to hear our praises.

posted in Ganesh - 13 replies

Note from Tribe.net: Please assign a moderator

2005-03-27T22:14:07Z

Hey there, "Ganesh" members--

This Tribe doesn't have a moderator, but as a matter of policy, Tribe.net likes all groups to have a leader.
Could you collectively choose someone to moderate your Tribe?

When you've reached consensus, have the new moderator send a note to help@tribe.net, letting us know that you've selected a new leader.

Thanks,
-- TOU (Terms of Use) Guy

posted in Ganesh - 20 replies

Pancha Ganapati

2005-01-04T03:26:56Z

Pancha Ganapati is a 5 day Hindu Solstice Festival celebrated from December21-25,it offers the natural season of Worship&gift-giving to Hidus,who often do not celebrate Christmas.Each morning the children dress&decorate Ganesh in a different colorDec.21=golden yellow,royal blue,ruby red,emerald green then brilliant orange,the color of His 5 Powers or Shaktis. Each day a tray of sweets,fruits&incense are offered to Lord Ganesha.Chants,songs&Bhajans are sung to his praises.After Puja, the abundant&diverse sweets are distributed&shared as Prashada.Gift cards are shared with drawings&verses from the Vedas with Hindu art &wisdom.Blessings&Benediction are bestowed upon the Families:)

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

Why?

2004-10-04T20:14:11Z

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but is Ganesh and Ganesha the same thing or is one spelling used to refer to some aspect of him? I've seen both spellings, sometimes used in the same articles, and I can't figure out what is the proper usage.

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

Ganesha in the News

2004-09-10T16:54:44Z

The Ganesha collector
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=98866
With 1,800-idol collection, Dattaram Kanekar plans museum on elephant god.

Thought you guys might enjoy this. :)

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Obstacles

2004-09-10T14:01:18Z

I was going to head into the Metropolitan Museum of Art to offer the Statue of Ganesh some coin for help. Found this tribe, thought I'd ask about creating my own alter? Do I need an image?

Oh, Ganesh clear my way, the clarity of your passing shall brighten my day!

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies

new pic

2004-09-08T22:29:09Z

just added a new ganesha pic to the gallery - he's also one of the new pics on my profile
peace and blessings

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

Dharma's Benevolent Deity

2004-07-05T17:28:18Z

Thomas;
Thanks for the invite to join "Ganesh". I have honored the Auspicious One in my life for over 35 years and often offer eclectic ceremony here in Philly and with my brother Aumdoc in Atlanta and every year at BurningMan, singing the praises of Dharma's Benevolent Deity.
He is praised as First Among the Celestials and brings joy to us if we open our hearts to him.
Aum*gam*ganapataye*namah
Steven(Mr N) 3~`

posted in Ganesh - 1 reply

more Ganesh pictures

2004-06-16T10:33:16Z

I like the last one best, my photoshop edit. Ganesh seems like a bass player to me

posted in Ganesh - 0 replies

wouuld welcome positive enegy sent my way

2004-05-24T16:25:06Z

greetings all
so appreciated hearing others ganesh thoughts and am requesting your positive thoughts my way.
just got downsized from my job last Monday after a horrendous run and feel quite blocked,perhaps silly stuff but nevertheless aggravating ie fax won't work so resume did not go out in time,while trying to fax messed up phone line did not realize it and missed call from potential employer.
Am feeling huge obstacles re staying in current location but am unclear about next step.If any of you felt so inclined would ask for ideas about removing obstacles in finding new employment
and relieving fear of baglady syndrome.
one profoundly positive thing is to connect with this site via a new friend.
blessings
chuck

posted in Ganesh - 2 replies

meditations on Ganesh

2004-05-24T16:21:37Z

since there are no topics listed for this tribe, I figured "what the hell - I'll post one!"

the burning question....

has anyone got some success stories or meditations to share on how Ganesh has removed an obstacle?

when I'm feeling hard pressed, I wear my Ganesh tank top. It's great to have his presence plastered over the top of my heart chakra!

posted in Ganesh - 3 replies