What, are you prejudiced against Elephants or something?
2007-05-28 05:18:28 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Head of an elephant, not just the face.
2007-05-28 05:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jade 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nay am not prejudiced against anything or anyone, but u for sure need to to get ur eyes checked, I know God can be who or what He wants to be, but am not sure He looks like one of them
2007-05-28 12:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Believer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You mean God is a Republican. More so than Democrat. He is not a politician or have a need to belong to a political party.
He wanted Reagan in office and decided Bush was better than the robatic Manchurian Candidate Al Gore.
2007-05-28 12:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I love Ganesha, and I believe he is one facet of the one true God. I've got nothing against elephants. ;-)
2007-05-28 12:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ganesha is the name of the Hindu Deity. It's actually one of many Hindu god's. I've posted a link to give you more information.
2007-05-28 12:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you simply HAFTA have a god, I guess an elephant-faced one is okay.
I think elephants are more sweet and wise than humans, so it makes sense that some kind of combo-elephant thing should be god instead of a cranky old Jewish patriarch type with a fetish for killing people.
In the Hindu religion Ganesha is prayed to for good luck and success. He is the most widely worshipped deity. Any ceremony, religious or secular, begins with an invocation to Ganesha.
Ganesha is the god of salvation, wisdom and prudence. He is represented as a short, pot-bellied man with four arms, yellow skin, and an elephant's head with one tusk.
On the remote peak of Mt. Kailash amidst the snowclad vastness of the Himalayan ranges, Lord Shiva the divine ascetic sat in deep meditation. Days slipped into years as he remained entranced, oblivious to the passage of time. Waiting in resigned patience his lonesome consort the Goddess Parvati willed the creation of a son, Ganesh, in the image of herself and her lord from the sandalwood fragranced particles of her skin.
Ganesh grew up devoted to his mother as years passed by without a glimpse of his father. Whilst Lord Shiva lost in deepest trance, remained unaware of the existence of his son. When at last he returned from his meditative exile Shiva found himself barred from his own home by an unknown boy claiming to be the son of Goddess Parvati who had commanded him not to allow anyone enter her home without her permission. No amount of explanations, entreaties, commands of paternal authority or threats could induce Ganesh to abdicate his post and finally Shiva's fearsome rage flared. A battle royale raged between the almighty father and the unique son endowed with the qualities both parents; Lord Shiva, the Creator and Destroyer of the Universe and Shakti Parvati, the Divine Energy. Heavens trembled with fear as various gods and celestial beings gathered to witness this incredible scene and attempted to pacify the two protagonists of the divine drama, but to no avail. Irresistible force met immovable object; in a blazing fury Shiva cut off Ganesh's head, flinging it into distant space. Only when he turned to face the awesome wrath of Goddess Parvati did he realize the devastating truth that he had destroyed his own son. Distraught with grief Shiva ordered his attendants to bring him the head of the first living creature they saw. Obeying his command to the letter they brought back the head of an elephant.
Ganesh was brought back to life with an elephant's head from whose serene eyes his divine qualities shone through. A contrite Shiva ennobled his son with the foremost place in the pantheon of gods as the Most Auspicious of all Deities, the Remover of all Obstacles, the One whose benediction ensures success in all ventures.
2007-05-28 12:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Any attempt to anthromorpholize God will fall short of the truth. God doesn't have a face.
2007-05-28 12:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The one true God is spirit. He created the elephants. This is what has been revealed. Maybe you should read his book.
2007-05-28 12:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by J. 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Why do you insult the majesty of God?
The true God, the Living God, will reprove you.
2007-05-28 13:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lord Ganesh?
2007-05-28 12:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋