1. Story of Ganesha’s birth
Goddess Parvati created Lord Ganesha to guard the entrance
while she takes a bath. Lord Shiva returned home at the same time but
was not allowed to enter the house. Ganesha lost his head to Shiva's
divine fury but did not break the trust of his creator and breach his
duty. When Parvati learnt of this, she was enraged and decided to
destroy the world. She was stopped by Shiva who realized his mistake and
gave Ganesha a new life and the status of being foremost among the
gods.
2. Lesson: There’s no shortcut to success
All of us are in such a hurry to attain success that we keep
looking for shortcuts. In most cases, shortcuts lead to disappointments
rather than quicker success. Dedication and sincerity are the stepping
stones to corporate success.
3. Ganesha curses the moon
One night Lord Ganesha went for a ride on his mouse. The tiny
mouse could not bear his weight and tripped. The moon started laughing
at the funny sight. Ganesha got angry and cursed the moon saying that
anyone who looks at the moon on the night of the Ganesh Chaturthi will
be falsely accused. The moon begged Ganesha to remove the curse and
Ganesha also realised that he had overreacted but he could not take the
curse back.
4. Lesson: Don’t act on impulse
Always think before you react because anger passes on but
actions remain. So next time you feel the blood rushing down your veins a
tad faster, take your emotional temperature and allow yourself to cool
down. You will be amazed by the change in your perspective regarding the
situation and how to deal with it.
5. The Story of Vakratunda Matsaryasur
Matsaryasur was a ferocious demon who worshipped Lord Shiva
and asked him for the boon of immortality. Shiva blessed Matsaryasur and
said that he will not be destroyed by any human, god or demon. Enraged
with power, the demon started crushing the three worlds. Lord Ganesha
transformed into Vakratunda and captured Matsaryasur. However, when
Matsara begged for forgiveness, the Vakratunda set him free and peace
was restored.
6. Lesson: Learn to forgive and forget
Keeping scores, trying to get even and pulling-down always
make you less than what you are. Moreover, the energy you invest into
holding a grudge steals energy from other important things.
7. The story of Kartikeya and Ganesha
Once goddess Parvati had a divine fruit wanted by both her
sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Lord Shiva decided that the one who circles
the world three times and comes back first would get it as a prize.
Kartikeya swiftly got on his peacock and embarked his voyage. Ganesha
was well aware that his enormous form and his vehicle, the mouse,
spoiled his chances of winning the race. After a little thinking,
Ganesha started walking around his parents, Lord Shiva and Parvati.
8. Lesson: Don’t panic, make the best of your situation
When they asked him why he was not circling the world, he
answered - My world is at my parent’s feet. He not only won the fruit
but also earned the admiration of other gods. The Ganesha Kartikeya
story highlights the importance of thinking clearly specially in adverse
situations. Panic clouds your judgement so all you need to do is master
the art of controlling your intentions and focusing on how to utilise
available resources to make the best out of the worst.
9. How Ganesha lost his tusk
Lord Ganesha promised Guru Vedvyasa that he will write
Mahabharata as and how the sage narrates it. One day the quill he was
using to script the epic broke down. As per his pledge, neither he could
stop nor could he ask the sage to pause. To continue writing, Ganesha
without delay broke his left tusk and wrote the remaining of the
Mahabharata with it.
10. Lesson: Look beyond yourself..!
There is a famous saying that smallest package is a person
wrapped up in himself! We often forget what others think or feel as in
this cut-throat competitive world, selfishness seems to come easy and
naturally. Helping and sharing our ideas and resources, not only
benefits the team but it also benefits us as an individual.
11. The Ganesha and Kuber story
King Kubera is the lord of wealth. He was very proud of his
wealth and looked down on Lord Shiva for residing in the mountains like a
sage. Once, Kuber invited Shiva to his capital but Shiva denied and
sent Ganesha instead. Ganesha not only ate all the food that was
prepared for the feast but also ate everything available in Kubera's
city. Kubera felt ashamed, admitted his mistake and begged forgiveness
for his pride.
12. Lesson: Be humble
Confidence is silent and insecurities are loud. Humility is a
very endearing quality which is becoming hard to find. No one
appreciates people who keep boasting about their achievements.
Humbleness can help you build genuine and richer relationships with
people you work with.
13. Lord Ganesha and his mouse
In the court of Lord Indra, there was a musician named
Krauncha. One day, Krauncha accidentally stepped on the foot of
Vamadeva, who cursed Krauncha to become a mouse. However, Krauncha
became a huge mouse and started destroying everything in its path. To
teach Krauncha a lesson, Lord Ganesha mounted him. The mouse could not
bear the weight of Lord Ganesha and pleaded him to become light-weight.
Since then Lord Ganesha is using the mouse as his vehicle.
14. Lesson: Modesty is the best virtue
Try not to become too big for your boots, as circumstances
might force you to eat the humble pie. So, it’s better to be humble
yourself in the first place.
15. Lord Ganesha and river Kaveri
Once there was a major drought in the Southern regions. Sage
Agastya took drops of river Ganga from Lord Shiva in his Kamandalu to
create a river in the affected areas. On the way, he decided to take
some rest and kept his kamandalu on the ground. Curious to know what’s
in the vessel, Lord Ganesha disguised as a crow and sat on it. The
kamandalu fell on the ground and river Kaveri started flowing out of it.
The place from where river Kaveri originated is known as Talakaveri.
16. Lesson: It’s good to be curious...!
People who are curious are are able to see new worlds and possibilities which are normally not visible.
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