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The Psychological & Yogic Symbolism Behind Ganesha’s Birth Story

The Psychological & Yogic Symbolism Behind Ganesha’s Birth Story Mythology often carries deeper truths than literal events. The famous tale of Ganesha’s creation by Parvati, his beheading by Shiva, and his revival with the elephant head is not just a story—it is a profound psychological and yogic map of inner growth. When we interpret it through this lens, we uncover how ego, intellect, wisdom, and higher consciousness interact within us. 1. Parvati Creates Ganesha → The Birth of the Mind Parvati symbolizes Shakti, the creative energy of life. From her body, she forms Ganesha, representing the birth of the individual mind and ego. At this stage, Ganesha (with human head) is raw intelligence—curious, logical, and self-contained, but not yet integrated with higher awareness. His role as a guard reflects how the ego protects its own territory: “my thoughts, my rules, my space.” 2. Ganesha Stops Shiva → Ego Resists Transformation Shiva stands for supreme consc...