THE REMOVER OF OBSTACLES
THE GOD OF PROGRESS
Ganesh is the Hindu remover of obstacles
and also is known as the beginner of things.
He is the son of Parvati,
who per legend, formed him out of mud
and then invested him with life,
to be her personal guard.
One day Shiva, her husband, wanted to call on his wife
while she was in her bath.
Ganesh refused to let him in, just as his mother had requested.
Shiva was outraged and struck off Ganesh's head.
When Parvati saw what Shiva had done,
she flew into a rage and turned into Kali,
who overcame Shiva in an instant.
Parvati was overcome by remorse and restored him to life.
She ordered Shiva to replace his head with the first head he
found.
That first head turned out to that of an elephant.
Ganesh may be worshiped with the words:
Om Nameh Ganeshaya.
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