Ganapathi: Myth or Reality? – Understanding Gajamukha Ganapathi

How did Ganapathi get the head of an elephant?

Is Ganapathi merely a myth from the Puranic stories!?

Or is there a deeper spiritual truth behind Gajamukha Ganapathi?

This video presents a conversation in which a mother and father explain to their children the truth behind the form of Ganapathi.

The video also highlights the importance of using viveka – the wisdom to discern between what is right and wrong – when examining the complicated and erroneous Puranic stories and traditional narratives associated with Ganapathi.

This is what the Rishis say about the true forms of Ganapathi!
Ganapathi in the Vedas – another name for the one and only Parameshwara.
Moola Ganapathi – the great Ganapathi of the Karana Loka (causal realm), who is Jyoti-swarupa and Sachchidananda-swarupa.
Gajamukha Ganapathi – the form of Ganapathi who manifested before devotees on Earth to destroy Gajasura and Analasura and protect the world.

Just as Narasimha Murti manifested to protect Prahlada and the world from Hiranyakashipu, Gajamukha Ganapathi too manifested on Earth to protect the world from evil.

This Vinayaka Chaturthi, rather than blindly repeating stories that do not accord with the nature of Ishwara, let us learn, understand and share the deeper wisdom of Sanatana Dharma.

We should promote wisdom, not absurdity.
We should seek to understand our Dharma, not merely imitate its practices.

Heartfelt wishes to everyone on Ganesh Chaturthi!

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah