Publication Date
28-March-2019
Book Language
Marathi
Pages
288

‘Shri Ganesharchanadeepika’ is a book written by Shri Gurudev Shriniwasaji, which reveals not only the explanation, interpretation and significance of the 108 names of Shri Mahaganapati, but also the inner circles of meaning behind them. Exploring the secret meaning of the names of deities which we worship is an important part of worshiping that deity. Pursuit of true meaning behind Nama is not only an exercise but also a form of meditation of the deity. When the divine, Chinmay Saguna-Saakar Parmeshwara manifests itself in any form, it has the five glorious dimensions or ‘Aspects’– The Name (Nama), Form (Roopa),Qualities (Goona), Leela and abode (Dhama. These are the five auspicious dimensions/aspects of each deity we worship and they are termed ‘Panchvibhav’ (five-dimensional character of the divine form ) in the scriptures of worship. Every devotee should concentrate his attention on these ‘Panchvibhav’ mentioned above while worshiping or meditating his/her deity. Through this kind of endeavor, the study or Swadhyay of our deity’s divine name also begins to take place. The names associated with a deity are the representatives of its ‘Panchvibhav’ and from the contemplation of the meaning of those names, even the splendor of the Panchavibhava of our deity begins to shine in the intellect of the worshiper who meditates on the meaning. In this way, from such kind of contemplation of the name of our deity, three-dimensional Kriya Yoga –Tapas, Swadhyaya and Ishwarpranidhan, which are essential aspects of the deity worship, begins to flower naturally in the personality of spiritual seeker or worshipper. This is exactly what Shri Gurudev has explained in detail in this book. At the end of the study of this book, it will be noticed that exploring the meaning of the names of Shri Mahaganapati instead of just merely reciting Sahasranama mechanically is one of the best forms of Parmarth Sadhana. This ‘Ganesharchanadeepika’ is a must-read book for all young and old men and women who have a keen interest in the worship of Lord Ganesha.