Gaṇapati
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Gaṇa · Gaṇarāja · Gaṇādhipa · The Divine Gaṇa · son of Śiva
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Gaṇapatitattva
The divine son and disciple who questions Śiva throughout the text, seeking teachings on cosmology, embodiment, yoga, and liberation.
Gaṇapati questioned Śiva, the giver of success to Gaṅgā and Umā, the son who is teacher to the host of gods, for the glory of the light of power and valor.
My son, Gaṇapati, now heed my words, as I explain the essential reality of the cosmos.
O my son, Gaṇapati, why do you say that a human being brings forth another human being?
Paryantapañcāśikā
The deity Gaṇapati, saluted at the very opening of the text as an auspicious invocation.
Homage to the blessed Gaṇapati.