with Sri Ganesh

Thus wrapped In a heaving, weaving motion, Brimming with warmth and color, You seem to reach out, Invite and embrace, A living, glowing promise Of delight…

- 11-12-10:

Sri Ganesh, High Knight and Beloved Guardian of the Shakti’s

Inner domains, Brother Warrior For the completeness of becoming, You move about with Great nobility,

Yet your smile is tender And your gaze sparkles With gentle, knowing irony – Sweet, beautiful Ganesha, Ever bearing Her Blessings…

- 13-12-10:

… That smart fellow came in to do his full pranams and offered Rs. 10/- … Deepti came in to do pranams; she and Arjun were returning with Kamala from a visit to Dr. Vikram Kathe; I went with her to Arjun’s car to greet Kamala and give her Sri Ganesh’s blessings.

Sri Ganesh, Here you are, seated or standing, Surrounded with the offerings

Which at once become The auspicious array

Of Her Blessings, And your presence Is

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