Spiritual Symbols

Ganesha - The Hindu Elephant Headed Deity

by Matt Nalley
Ganesha - The Hindu Elephant Headed Deity
Ganesha is the elephant-headed deity of Hinduism. This god is also referred to as Ganesh or Ganapati. Ganesha is typically the first deity contacted in Hindu prayers. Those who seek wisdom and prosperity often call for him.
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Om - The Esoteric Meaning and History

by Matt Nalley
Om - The Esoteric Meaning and History
‘Om’, ‘Ohm’ or ‘Aum’ is a sacred symbol that is known generally as the sound of all creation. According to the Mandukya Upanishad, "Om is the one eternal syllable of which all that exists is but the development. The past, the present, and the future are all included in this one sound, and all that exists beyond the three forms of time is also implied in it."
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