The Holy Elephant God

Ganesha, my dear Lord and the Holy Elephant;
You are the inspiration to this blessed infant!

As a kid, i admired Your fancy appearance
even as i played with my little friends.
The adoration still continues,
as i try to step into Your shoes.

As i grew up trying to learn and explore,
i have come to know more and more.
The stories about Your zoomorphism
surely provide me wealth and wisdom.

Your large Head representing the Ultimate Soul
teaches me to be magnanimous by heart and soul.
You use a little mouse as Your vehicle,
reminding me to be modest and simple.

The goad that You carry to clear the obstacles
preaches me to be prepared to face the troubles.
Your tiny eyes, sharp and unfussed-
teach me to stay poised and focussed.

From Your big ears, wide and patiently open:
i learn to be ready to listen and be open.
Seeing the laddu in Your trunk, that You hold-
"Discover the sweetness in life", i am told.

Everything about You is an invaluable lesson
that i try to emulate with utmost passion.
You are not just an idol to pray,
but an usher showing the way.

Ganesha, my dear Lord and the Holy Elephant;
You are the inspiration to this blessed infant!