Guest guest Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Ganesha, like all other Hindu idols is a representation of an aspect of the formless. The aspect in this particular case is wisdom. When you pray to God as Ganesha, you remember this aspect and develop reverence and relationship to something which would otherwise be difficult for humans to relate to. God is always with you, even without your invitation. His home is in your heart. Jayashree --- karisprowl <no_reply> wrote: > I'm not Vedicly trained, either, as you know. > > But, I was once told to offer the idol incense, > fruit, and a flower, > then wash it with Ganges water (touch a drop to > oneself), then > meditate, using "Om, Gum Ganapataye Namaha." Then > invite Him to stay > and make his home with me. One can also play a > recorded hymn to > Ganesha. > > > , > "somaphoenixx > <somaphoenixx>" <somaphoenixx> wrote: > > Namaste...everyone, > > > > I hope everyone had a safe and happy holidays. > > > > I have received for a Yule gift, a beautiful > statue of Ganapati. > The > > detail is awsome and when I meditate on Him, he is > almost animated. > > Well, getting him around the same time as my move > into my new home, > I > > felt I should properly "install" Him into my home > and shrine room. > > I'm not Vedicly(sp?) trained, so was hopeing to > get this groups > > advice. Also, I do have Shiva Nataraj that I've > had for years, on > the > > same altar. I have never done anything like that > for Him either. > > > > Any help and advice would be much appriciated. > > > > Love & Blessed Be > > Soma > > Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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