Ganesha - Ganesha selections read from The Lilas of the Sons of Shiva’s by Vanamali Mataji. This podcast on Lord Ganesha honors Vinayaka Chaturti which falls on the 23rd of August in 2009. Vinayaka Chaturti (Ganesha Festival ) is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Vanmali’s book, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, unfolds the timeless legends of Lord Ganesha, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Dharma Shasta. We worship thee O Ganesha! Who art the unborn, the absolute and the formless, The essence of bliss, yet beyond bliss. The indivisible and the infinite, the Supreme without attributes and desire. The very form of the transcendental Reality - Brahman. Sri Ganesha Sthavsam

I worship Lord Ganesha Who removes all obstacles Who gives all Siddhis (spiritual perfections).

Bow to Lord Ganesha, the son of Gauri (Parvati), Think constantly of Him who dwells in the heart of his devotees, And you will get good health, long life and the fulfillment of all desires.

All three great powers are invested in you (creation. maintenance and destruction) You have a permanent abode in Muldahara Chakra; Yogis constantly meditate on you.

O Lord you are beyond the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) You are above the three bodies (casual, subtle, gross) You are beyond the three states of consciousness ( waking, dreaming, and deep sleep) You are beyond the three periods of time (past, present and future).

Salutations to Vighnesha, Who is in the form of Brahman, Who is the giver of all perfections.