Financial Lessons from Lord Ganesha for Bright Financial future
In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the epitome of wisdom, remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), a symbol of happiness, master of knowledge (Vidya). He holds the unique distinction of being the “Prathama Pujaya” (first lord to be worshipped). Ganesha is also known as the lord of prosperity and wealth.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the perfect opportunity to learn some of the eternal lessons that Lord Ganesha offers. Let Lord Ganesha be your guide towards effective investment planning.
Let’s understand these investment lessons from Lord Ganesha through his distinct ways and unique physical features:
#1Gajanana – Big head represents wisdom
Ganesha’s huge head signifying broad-mindedness, wise decision making, and a vast ocean of knowledge. One should apply the knowledge and learning to attain their goals by taking informed decisions.
#2Lambakarna – Develop good listening skills
Ganesha is called Lambakarna because of his wide ears symbolic of his ability to listen. This aspect encourages you to listen and be receptive to new strategies and the flow of financial information. It is essential to filter the information or advice you’re receiving to make worthwhile investment decisions.
#3Chinteshwara – Eye for detail
Ganesha’s small, sharp eyes and concentrated gaze showcase a mind that is focused on the Goal. On your wealth- creating journey, you need to maintain this focused approach with your investment plan and work towards your financial goals. This will enable you to create a well-diversified, strategic, all-weather portfolio.
#4Lambodaraya – Ability to stomach the risk
Lord Ganesha has a large belly that represents endurance and the ability to take risks. Ganesha tells us to consume only as much we can afford, evaluate our risk tolerance and invest accordingly. So one should avoid unknown asset classes, Take well-informed decisions like invest in equity through SIP mode and gradually increase the amount as per the individual .
#5Vakratundaya – Adaptability from the trunk
Vakratundaya is another name stemming from Ganesha’s trunk, which represents flexibility and an adaptable nature. It symbolise that one must possess the righteousness of patience to adapt during unfavourable conditions. During one’s financial journey, to survive through the thick and thin of volatile markets, one can counter this by periodically reviewing and rebalancing the investment portfolio as per the individual goals.
#6Ekadantaya – weed out unworthy investments
Known as Ekadantaya, Ganesha has two tusks and one of them is broken. The broken tusk represents the ability to recover from losses, and the other tusk represents the strength to weed out the bad. One must have the sense and strength to fork out underperforming investments that hold back the potential of the portfolio.
#7Strength of Lord Ganesha’s Axe
Lord Ganesha holds the axe in one of his four arms, which represents the power to slash all the distractions and worries. It tells us not to fall prey to any emotions or biases when we make an investment decision.
#8Avail the “Prasada” – Successful investment planning
‘Modak’ is distributed amongst devotees as ‘Prasada’ after conducting the ‘Puja rituals’. So here once if you’ve constructed an effective investment portfolio, then definitely you will receive the Prasada which represents the positive or desired results of your investment. Hence by doing better investment planning and with a focused financial goal, you will be successfully rewarded with sweet gains and a bright financial future.
Conclusion :
As you celebrate the joys of Ganesh Chaturthi this year, spend a moment to reflect on these important investment lessons of Lord Ganesha and embark on the path of prosperity! Lord Ganesh is the lord of auspicious beginnings, so this is a great opportunity for you to start your investment journey.