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Pancha Ganapati Day 2
Pancha Ganapati Day 2

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 2 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book “Loving Ganesha”

DECEMBER 22, BLUE
“The family sadhana (spiritual practice) for the second day of Pancha Ganapati is to create a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close friends and presenting them with heartfelt. The sadhana of the day is to offer apologies and clear up any misunderstandings that exist. Relatives and friends in far-off places are written to or called, forgiveness is sought, apologies made and tensions released. Gifts received are placed unopened before Pancha Ganapati.”

A local villager worships Lord Ganesha at shrine outside the protected temples of Khajuraho in India

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Happy Pancha Ganapati
Happy Pancha Ganapati

Pancha Ganapati is a modern Hindu festival of the Five-Faced (pancha means “five”) Ganesha. My guru, Gurudeva Sivaya Subramuniyaswami says in his book “Loving Ganesha”, “The winter solstice has always been a festive time of year in all countries and religions, among ...

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Quote by T. S. Eliot (Day 6)
Quote by T. S. Eliot (Day 6)

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T. S. Eliot, Author Photo: Certainly one of the more magical places on earth, Machu Picchu (old Mountain) is a must see. Urubamba Valley area, Peru.

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Quote by Walt Disney (Day 5)
Quote by Walt Disney (Day 5)

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney Photo: The Taj Mahal at sunrise. Agra, India.

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Quote by Vidal Sassoon (Day 4)
Quote by Vidal Sassoon (Day 4)

“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon, Entrepreneur Photo: A Balinese lady goes about her day, carrying a basket on her head with groceries purchased at a local market. Ubud, Bali.

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Quote by Thomas Edison (Day 3)
Quote by Thomas Edison (Day 3)

“Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor and Entrepreneur Photo: A honey bee takes off after a visit with a white lily. Kauai, Hawaii.

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Quote by Keshavan Nair (Day 2)
Quote by Keshavan Nair (Day 2)

“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” – Keshavan Nair, Author – Gandhi Biographer Photo: One of the most memorable experiences for me in 2010 was watching the sun rise over the ...

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