with Sri Ganesh

The impression is that of a quiet, Gradual, measured congregation Of aspects and personalities, In a sort of synthesis that yet preserves

The attributes and character And at the same time remains Transparent to the Supreme…

It is a very, very fine presence and promise…

But tomorrow I must wash the stone floor thoroughly…!

- 04-07-09:

Today I am very late starting the puja, after scrubbing the floor of the temple.…

Sri Ganesh, Today you let me see you As the instrument, Sweet and firm and clear, Of the Two-in-One For the yoga of the earth, Your whole being itself The intent Of yoga, With utter simplicity, In complete peace, Bearing the flame Of progress and change

Towards Manifest Delight.

… That night at last it rained: not for long, but with abundance…

- 06-07-09:

I have been studying again the recorded history of Lord Ganesha. There seems to be no doubt that for a long period – of several centuries at least – he was identified in people’s minds as the very spirit of obstacles…

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