"Who is Ganapati? He is the Adhipati (master) of all
Ganas - five senses, five elements and five sheaths. Human body consists of
five Koshas (sheaths) - Annamaya Kosha (food sheath) Pranamaya Kosha (life
sheath), Manomaya Kosha (mind sheath), Vijnanamaya Kosha (wisdom sheath) and
Anandamaya Kosha (bliss sheath). Man progresses only up to Manomaya Kosha. He
is unable to go up to the sheaths of wisdom and bliss. Since Ganapati is the
master of all the five Koshas, one has to take refuge in him in order reach the
state of bliss." Sai Baba, SS, 10, 99, p. 266
Ganesha's Different Names
And Their Meanings
Aprameya
"Ganapati has been described as 'Aprameya', transcendent and
all-encompassing." Sai Baba, SS, 9/97, p. 239
Arka-Dron-Priya
"One of the names of Vinayaka is' Arkadronpriya' (One who loves thumini
and jilledi flowers, flowers which are not valued by people). Other offerings
to Vinayaka include a special kind of grass. Ganapati accepts as offerings many
things which men consider useless and trivial." Sai Baba, SS, 9/97, p. 237
Ekadanta
"When Vinayaka was writing the Mahabharata to the dictation of sage Vyasa,
the latter laid down the condition that Vinayaka should go on writing non-stop
whatever Vyasa said. But Vinayaka also stipulated a condition that Vyasa should
never stop his dictation but should go on without a break. While he was
writing, Vinayaka's pen broke and he did not hesitate to break one of his tusks
to use it as a pen. That is why he is called Ekadanta or with a single tusk.
This is the shining example of the spirit of sacrifice that Vinayaka exhibited
for the welfare of humanity." Sai Baba, SS, 10/94, p. 266
Ganapati
"Ga means Buddhi or intelligence. 'Na' means Vijnana or wisdom. 'Pati'
means master. So, Ganapati is the master of all knowledge, intelligence and
wisdom. There is also another significant meaning for the word, that he is the
leader of all the 'Ganas' who are celestial beings." Sai Baba, SS, 10/94,
263 & 264. Refer also to SS, 10/96, p. 274
"To worship the intellect and wisdom is one form of worship of Ganapati.
Ganapati represents the combination of much energy. Because of this, the name
Ganapati is appropriate for him. Nor is that all. He is the Lord of all
celestial hosts (Ganas). Hence, he is hailed as Ganapati." Sai Baba, SS,
10/98, p. 254
Ganaadhipati
"Parvati Tanayaa(son) Ganaadhipa! (Oh son of Parvati! Lord of the Ganas).
In these terms the Vedas extolled Ganapati. He (Ganesha) is called Ganaadhipati
(Gana+adhipati = Supreme Lord), because he is the Supreme Lord of the Ganas.
The Ganas are the embodiment of the organs of perceptions (Janaanedriyas) and
of action (Karmendriyas). The mind is the master of these ten senses. The
presiding deity of the mind is called Indra, as he is the Lord of lndriyas (the
senses). The master over the mind is the intellect." Sai Baba, SS, 10/95,
pp. 253 & 254
"In the name 'Ganapati', 'G' stands for Guna or virtue and 'Na' for
Vijnaana (wisdom). When 'Ga' and 'Na' are joined, we have the combination of
Vijnaana (scientific knowledge) and Prajnaana (spiritual wisdom). It is out of
the combination of Vijnaana and Prajnaana, Sujnaana (Supreme Knowledge)
emerges. Sujnaana is the distinguishing mark of a true man.*Ajnaana is the sign
of ignorance. Ganapati is the Lord of Vijnaana and Prajnaana (worldly knowledge
and spiritual wisdom). Therefore, when a devotee prays to Ganesha, he asks for
the conferment of Vijnaana, Prajnaana and Sujnaana." Sai Baba, SS, 12/92,
p. 224
"Ganapati means the Lord of Ganas. He is the Lord of sound and has the
form of Pranava." Sai Baba, SS, 10/89, p. 263
Lambodara
"Lambodara means Guardian of Wealth (Lakshimi-Swaroopa). Here Lakshami
represents all (types of) wealth and prosperity, and not only Dhana (money) for
which there is a separate deity called Dhana-Lakshami, one of the eight
Lakshamis. Here wealth means Sukha (pleasure) and Ananda (bliss). What is the
use of having all other things when one has no pleasure or bliss?" Sai
Baba, SS, 10/94, p. 264
Vighneshwara
"Vinayaka is also called Vighneshwara as he removes all obstacles coming
in the way of devotees who pray to him sincerely. He is worshipped by students
with books so that all that is contained in the books may get into their
heads." Sai Baba, SS, 10/94, p. 265
"Vinayaka is one who drives away all sorrows and miseries. He is the enemy
of all obstacles. He will not allow any obstacle to come in the way. He is the
destroyer of obstacles. He confers happiness and peace (on his devotees)."
Sai Baba, SS, 10/95, p. 255
Vinayaka
"Vigato naayakah Vinaayaka", that means "Vinayaka has no master
over him. This means that Vinayaka is a totally autonomous and independent
deity. In the world, any individual or authority has someone superior above
him. But Vinayaka has no overlord." Sai Baba, SS, 10/95, p. 254
"Vinayaka means that he is one who has no master above him. He is the
Supreme Master. He is beyond the mindless state. One who has stilled the mind
cannot have any master." Sai Baba, SS, 10/94, p. 264
Form Of Ganesha
"The form of Ganapati cannot, by any standard, be termed as handsome. He
has a small head, big stomach and uncouth form. But still we are captivated by
his form and like to see him more and more and worship him. Beauty does not lie
in Ganesha's 'Aakaara' (external form) but in 'Vikaara'. Ganesha sacrificed his
own tusk and used it as a pen to write down the Mahabharata to the dictation of
Vyasa, for the benefit of humanity .Man worships God only for selfish purposes.
No one is prepared to sacrifice anything for getting divine bliss." Sai
Baba, SS, 11/93, p. 296
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