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| How
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INTRODUCTION |
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isn’t a Hindu who does not recognize instantly the most revered
God Mahaaganapati. Irrespective of the region of India, irrespective
of one’s special affiliation to any aspect of Hindu religion,
Hindus offer their first prayer by invoking and worshipping
Mahaaganapati, the Lord of obstacles, before any auspicious tasks
are undertaken.
Even westerners who have little
exposure to Hinduism know the "elephant-headed" God. It is
a common Hindu belief that the first prayers must be offered to
Mahaaganapati seeking His blessings to proceed so that the rest of
the mission may proceed smoothly and without incident. For example,
most concerts of Indian classical music begin with a composition in
praise of Mahaaganapati.
A
common feature in this series of booklets is a prayer to
Mahaaganapati immediately after setting up the altar and before
beginning the prayers proper for the deity being worshipped. Lord
Ganapati occupies a very special place in the hearts of Hindus and
it is rare indeed to find a Hindu household that does not have a
picture or statue of this Godhead.
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