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Similarly, in Ganesha’s supreme wisdom, we find two types
of intellectual discrimination – the gross and the subtle. The field
of discrimination of the gross is the realm of objects and beings
of the world, which is purely objective. In contrast, the field of
the subtle is the subjective discrimination between the Real and
the unreal, the Infinite and the finite, the imperishable and the
perishable, etc. In Vighneshwara, there is a happy combination
of these two faculties. This idea has been well brought out by
the trunk, which represents the intellect protruding from his
head. The trunk of an elephant has the unique capacity to
engage in both gross activities, such as uprooting a tree, and in
subtle operations, such as picking a needle from the ground.
A Man of Realization is, therefore, perfect in his discrimination,
judgment, and application, not only in the subtle themes of
spirituality but also in the gross world of materialism.
The Moon’s Misguided Laugh

There is a common belief that on the Vinayaka Chaturthi Day, it
is inauspicious to see the Moon. The Puranic story goes that the
Moon saw Ganesha riding on his tiny rat and laughed at the
ludicrous scene. Hence, the Moon was condemned, and people are
forbidden to see her on this day.

The Moon is the presiding deity of the intellect. The Moon
laughing at Ganesha riding on his vehicle indicates the lesser
and perverted intellects, scoffing at the man of Realization who
is sincerely endeavoring, with his limited equipment, to convey
the message of the transcendent Reality to humankind. He finds
it almost impossible to convey his infinite experience through

CHINMAYA HOSPITAL
SHRUTI ENT HOSPITAL May Lord Krishna's grace flood
DRS. VINOD & you out of samsara-pains!
SHYAMMOHINI SHAH Swami Chinmayananda
Surat

Tapovan Prasad 21 August 2025