Aum gam ganapataye namah
This mantra from the Ganapati Upanishad is invoked at the start of a journey, a new course in school, new career path or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success. We always begin our Sunday night kirtans with a chant to Ganesha.
Am I nervous as I pack for my four day retreat? You bet! But excited too.
PS: I took this photo at The Museum of Natural History while we were in NY for New Years.
3 comments:
Ganesha, huh? I think I should develop some reverence for him.
I do love elephants. I like that an elephant god is connected to removing obstacles. It makes sense, though... what can stop an elephant?
Have fun m.
You're an inspiration.
Rowena, I was a little intimidated by the elephant head at first, but there's an interesting story behind it (which is too long to relate here). I figure we can all use some help removing obstacles from our lives...
Thanks Bethany!
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