It's not unusual to write about Lord Ganesh or Ganpati with the season so thick in the air. It's so hard to get him out of the head. And hence a special blog for one and only Vakratunda, Ekdunta, Lambodara, Bhalchandra, Vinayaka, Ganjanan...
What is it that everybody, whether young and old, rich and poor, irrespective of any religion fondly pray, love, and adore this GOD. Of course, we know he is Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles) and Lord of Beginnings, so praying to him is something we can't do without in this age of stress and life-changing times.
But more than that, Ganpati holds such unparalleled love and fondness that it goes beyond the typical reverence associated with any other idol worship. He is a good friend, guide and confidante.
Through my personal experience in my last so many years of adult life, I have realized what it is to have someone like HIM in your life. And believe me, its not just when you are in low spirits and or facing a crisis. It could be just a typical day and a little prayer to HIM every day in the morning and before going to bed, puts me completely at ease and feel at home.
He is omnipresent, he knows, and most of all, he loves back. He is forgiving, nonjudgemental, and solves all your problems.
Undoubtedly he is brought home with much pomp and gaiety and with a heavy heart is bid farewell. With the same heavy heart, I write this blog as today was the day when we had to say Ganpati Bappa Morya...Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar ya.
We look forward to the year 2010 when we get him home again to bring good cheer and good times, which will continue to be in our hearts with his thoughts.
