The Inner Ganesa: Decoding Vedic Psychology in the Myths of the Puranas - Couverture souple

R. Bandhi, Narayana

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798995373711

Editeur : Veda Minds Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

"The Inner Gaṇeśa: Decoding Vedic Psychology in the Myths of the Purāṇas" presents a fresh interpretation of one of India's most enduring symbols by tracing the evolution of Gaṇeśa from the Vedas through the Upaniṣads to the Purāṇas. Rather than approaching Gaṇeśa solely as an object of worship, the book explores him as a symbol of the disciplined, integrated, and awakened mind.

Drawing upon Vedic hymns, Upaniṣadic insights, and Purāṇic narratives, the book demonstrates how the seers transformed profound philosophical and psychological observations into memorable stories. The myths are presented not as literal history but as teaching tools that illuminate the workings of the human mind and the path to inner clarity.

Each chapter follows the continuity of an idea across India's sacred literature, revealing how familiar episodes—including Gaṇeśa's birth, the elephant head, the broken tusk, the mouse, and his principal avatāras—symbolize attention, speech, memory, discernment, emotional balance, and self-mastery. These ancient insights are thoughtfully connected with modern psychology, neuroscience, and everyday experience, highlighting their continuing relevance.

Written for both general readers and students of Indian philosophy, the book avoids sectarian debate and instead focuses on the observational brilliance of the Vedic seers. Their inquiry was directed toward understanding consciousness, perception, and the causes of human suffering. By bridging Sanskrit wisdom with contemporary psychological thought, "The Inner Gaṇeśa" offers a practical framework for cultivating awareness, overcoming inner obstacles, and living with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. It invites readers to discover that the true remover of obstacles is the awakened intelligence within.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Veda Minds Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798995373711
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 250
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