Namaste all,

Here is another section of chapter 5 of Loving Ganesha, with more images of the
32 forms of Lord Ganesha. This page can be found at
http://www.himalayanacademy.com/books/lg/lg_ch-05.html

Om Shanti,

Neil
5
Shakti Ganapati
Four-armed and seated with one of His shaktis on His knee, Shakti Ganapati, "the
Powerful," of orange-red hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose
and goad, and bestows blessings with the abhaya mudra.
6
Dvija Ganapati
Four-headed Dvija Ganapati, "the Twice-born," is moon-like in color. Holding a
noose, a goad, an ola leaf scripture, a staff, water vessel and a his japa
beads, He reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined striving.
7
Siddhi Ganapati
Golden-yellow Siddhi Ganapati, "the Accomplished," is the epitome of achievement
and self-mastery. He sits comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe,
mango, sugar cane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.
8
Ucchhishta Ganapati
Ucchhishta Ganapati is "Lord of Blessed Offerings" and guardian of culture. Of
blue complexion and six-armed, He sits with His Shakti, holding a vina,
pomegranate, blue lotus flower, japa mala and a sprig of fresh paddy.
9
Vighna Ganapati
Vighna Ganapati, "Lord of Obstacles," is of brilliant gold hue and bedecked in
jewels. His eight arms hold a noose and goad, tusk and modaka, conch and
discus, a bouquet of flowers, sugar cane, flower arrow and an axe.
10
Kshipra Ganapati
Handsome, red-hued Kshipra Ganapati, "Quick-acting" giver of boons, displays His
broken tusk, a noose, goad and a sprig of the kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling)
tree. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious jewels.
11
Heramba Ganapati
Five-faced, white in color, Heramba Ganapati, "Protector of the Weak," rides a
big lion. He extends the gestures of protection and blessing while holding a
noose, japa beads, axe, hammer, tusk, garland, fruit and modaka.
12
Lakshmi Ganapati
Lakshmi Ganapati, pure white giver of success, sits flanked by Wisdom and
Achievement. Gesturing varada mudra, He holds a green parrot, a pomegranate,
sword, goad, noose, sprig of kalpavriksha and a water vessel.
13
Maha Ganapati
Accompanied by one of His shaktis, "the Great," Maha Ganapati, is
red-complexioned and three-eyed. He holds His tusk, a pomegranate, blue lily,
sugar-cane bow, discus, noose, lotus, paddy sprig, mace and a pot of gems.
14
Vijaya Ganapati
Four-armed, of red hue and riding His resourceful mushika, Vijaya Ganapati is
"the Victorious" bestower of success. His insignia are the broken tusk,
elephant goad, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.





Loving Ganesha by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

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