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• YogaMatters Blog | Ganesh: The Mudra, The Mantra & The Story Of The Elephant-Headed God

  

  One of the most widely revered Hindu deities, Ganesh is the ‘remover of obstacles’. What many people don’t know however, is that Ganesh can also place obstacles in our way, in order to help us learn, overcome them, and grow. Think about it; you are who you are today because of everything you’ve learned and…

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  March 9, 2017

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• New Year Deities: Clearing The Path With Ganesh

  There are certain deities which are looked to at the beginning of a new year in order to bring about a positive beginning to the time that lies ahead. It’s a common misconception that the Hindu gods and goddesses are there just to be worshipped – they’re actually figures which exist in order to teach…

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  January 7, 2016

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