A Star is Born! — The Pursuit of Knowledge.

The Intriguing Legend of Lord Shiva’s Sons and the Symbolism of the Precious Mango

Please make sure to spend a minimum of 30 seconds reading my story. 
I truly cherish the interaction of authentic readers. Thank you very much!

Lord Shiva and Famliy!

There is a story in Hinduism mythology if you got an ear to listen (you only need one, the one in the Middle). You see/hear, we call it the “Third Eye”. God has blessed with both the “one” ear you ‘need” and the “one” eye you “want” which also is in your brain. It is called “Wisdom” until you “know” eventually.

The story goes to Lord Shiva giving a task to his Sons. Vinayaka, who is Lord Ganesh, the protector of all protectors and Lord Muruga, who is the love of Godess Parvati. Godess Parvati is the Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood.

In some turn of events, both the Sons of Shiva are presented with a challenge that requires them to win a fruit, the Mango. It is a stone fruit. The saga started because the children refused to share it but wanted the fruit for themselves. Hence, the contest. It will be a race: the first of the two children to run three times around the world will win the precious mango. The two children plan their own ways of securing the “precious” fruit.

Little Ganesh saw himself doomed. How could he, with his small legs, compete in speed with his brother Kartikeya, who was so agile, slender, and capable of riding that swift peacock? Ganesh has begun to execute his path of securing the “precious” fruit.

Kartikeya set off as fast as the wind to quickly complete three laps around the world and return home. When he returned he found his parents and his brother Ganesh holding the mango. Stunned by this, as he thought he had victory in his pocket, he exclaimed: “How did Ganesha win the fruit?”.

“You see Kartikeya,” his mother Parvati answered him, “while you were running swiftly around the world, Ganesha completed three small laps around me and your father Shiva, because we represent the whole world, for him.” The fruit was called “Wisdom”. In the end, all of them were right.

We either “see” what is in front of us or “know” what is all around us. You need both of your “ear” and “eye” to comprehend this. One can take either of the paths, but will always end in Thee.

I was born Mahendra 🩵 and named Vinoth. Shiva is my Teacher!

End of Page 11.