Now everyone likes the elephant God Ganesha’s festival. A God with a big belly will surely result in a lot of sweets being prepared and fed!
But is eating the Modak all there is to Ganesha?
Ganesh’s mount, the giant mouse Mushika, is symbolic. It represents our wandering and restless mind.
By riding Mushika, Ganesh shows mastery over his mind, emotions, and senses. This is mentioned in texts like the Matsya Purana and Ganesh Purana.
Such control is a mark of an enlightened person. They remain unaffected by life’s ups and downs, handling everything with awareness and intelligence.
Ganesh’s elephant head further emphasizes his wisdom and enlightenment, reinforcing why he’s revered.