Loving Ganesa:hinduism's Endering Elephant Faced God

India’s rich spirituality begins with Ganesa. Even the most austere yogi starts his inward journey by invoking the God who softens karma and guides dharma. He reigns over our beginnings, our changes, earthly decisions and problems - always there when needed, never aloof. Here a Hindu master invites us into Ganapati’s interior meanings, rites, mantras and sacred symbols, unfolding an intimate depiction of the mysterious Deity. In putting this book Loving Ganesa together the author has done an outstanding and encyclopedic work, especially for the benefit of westerners interested in Hindu thought and second-generation Indian Hindus growing up in the West. Several aspects of Ganesa that are not popularly known are included. For aspiring Hindus and non-Hindus increasingly becoming interested in vegetarianism, ahimsa, karma, rebirth and other concepts of Hindu religion, the book contains useful information and explanations to remove many misconceptions and misinformation about Hindu religion and Hindu worship.