Ganapati is one such divine authority. The owner of that bizarre form! But, that 'one' extraordinary form finds multiple expressions, which are currently prevalent in society. Several notations and varied interpretations have been articulated about each part of His divine figure from scientific, spiritual, and philosophical perspectives. Consistent with today's hi-tech age, let us interpret His persona from another viewpoint– and that is the technical or the digital angle.
Akhand Gyan has always attempted not to restrict the view of our ancient symbols/practices to a traditional perspective. …As such, we live in the digital age. The educated people, especially the youth, feel more comfortable to understand things in these terms. …
MOUSE VIS-À-VIS GANAPATI'S VEHICLE!
As per the cultural tradition of India, each god/goddess has a vehicle. The significance of that vehicle is according to the divine power or quality of that deity. For example: Goddess Saraswati is the deity of learning and knowledge and her vehicle is swan– known for its power of discrimination to separate milk from water (i.e. the essence from the whole). Goddess Durga is the annihilator of demonic powers and her vehicle is the lion! Lord Vishnu …. But, among these gods and goddesses, a mention must be made of an extraordinary god– Ganapati, whose vehicle is the mouse. A small, but agile creature! What comparison to make between the mighty bodied Ganapati and his little, light vehicle mouse? Do you see any match?...
