Satsang by Gautam Baiji
Lord Ganesh is teaching us so many things.
Ganesh's head is big to remind us to think big. High thinking. In our culture, we say simple living and high thinking.
His eyes are very small to remind us to concentrate. You will not have success if you don't concentrate on your task.
His large ears remind us to listen more, talk less, so we can learn.
His trunk allows for two things - he can eat and drink. Two senses are working together. Your thoughts and actions need to match for a peaceful life.
He has one broken tusk. This happened because he was writing an important speech and his pencil broke, so he broke his tusk to finish the task. We should all strive to complete the tasks we start.
There is always a small mouse with Ganesh. This is the symbol of desire, reminding us to keep our desires small, and not to let them take us for a ride. Control is important.
Sweets are at his feet to remind us that the world is at our feet if we pray to the holy name.
What is the holy name? It is within us.
God is everywhere. The only people who take advantage of that are those who know that, who know about the energy all around us.
Ganesh says if you remember the holy name, the world will be at your feet. Also your thinking will get changed, your actions will be changed, and you will get sweetness in your life (like the laddu). Then you will spread the sweetness as well.
Ganesh has two wives! Why two? Most Indians only have one because one is enough!
One is the symbol of wealth, the other wisdom. If you remember the holy name, wealth and wisdom will come automatically.
He also holds an ax, which cuts off ignorance and attachment.
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