πΈ Day 04 – Vidya (Knowledge): The Light That Guides Us
When we think of Lord Ganesha, we often imagine his sweet smile, his love for modaks, and his blessing hand. But one of his most beautiful qualities is Vidya (Knowledge) . Ganesha is not just the remover of obstacles, he is also the patron of wisdom, learning, and education . That’s why students all over India begin their studies and exams by praying to him. π The Story of Ganesha Writing the Mahabharata Once, Sage Ved Vyasa wanted to write down the great epic Mahabharata . But it was such a vast and divine text that no ordinary person could record it. Only someone with patience, intelligence, and focus could take on the task. Ved Vyasa chose Lord Ganesha as his scribe. But Ganesha put forth a condition: π “I will write without stopping. If you pause or slow down, I will stop writing.” Vyasa agreed, but he too gave a condition: π “You must understand each verse completely before writing it down.” And so, with his wisdom and calmness, Ganesha began writing. The Mahabhar...