In Hinduism it is customary to chant a mantra to Lord Ganesha whenever beginning a new project or endeavor. This is done for everything from religious rituals, to vacations, to opening a new business or even sending an important e-mail. So it only stands to reason that the launching of a new blog is an equally worthwhile project…
To Lord Ganesha:
Mushikavaahana modaka hastha,
Chaamara karna vilambitha sutra,
Vaamana rupa maheshwara putra,
Vighna vinaayaka paada namasthe
English Translation:
"O Lord Ganesha! The remover of all obstacles,
the son of Lord Shiva, with a form which is very short,
with a mouse as Thy vehicle, with sweet pudding in hand,
with wide ears and long hanging trunk,
I prostrate at Thy lotus-like Feet!"
Original Art by Sanjay Patel, author of The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (2006)
