As iron is melted and made into cast iron, so spiritual discipline is achieved by melting one’s life again and again in devotion

Stages of Divinity

The 12 Vinayakas

Second Vinayaka

This is 8 years old Ganesha. He now has a big stomach. There is a big Namam on his forehead and steamed cake in his hand. No, no he takes the sweet in his trunk. Four circles are on his trunk. What do these indicate? Now I understand, he is Veda Nayaka who eats the four Vedas. It is in this way Swami gave his four friends the many things he manifessted. Is it not? Oooohh! Now I know!