What amazing work you have done! It’s time for some devotion, coloring, and mantra! Let’s spend some time with Ganesha, as a stepping stone to continue towards your soul’s desires.
Gana- all existing (names and forms)
isha- lord
Ganesha therefore means god of all beings and creation.
There are many stories of how Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, got his elephant head. For some it is hard to see the Divine in this pot-bellied god and his coarse appearance. Ganesha teaches us acceptance — a divine force that supports us in ridding the rational mind of its doubts and our greatest enemies (kleshas).
This is why Ganesha is worshiped as the great obstacle remover. Ganesha is unshakable. He provides firmness to those who meditate upon him. Meditation on the Ganesha yantra inspires balance.
As you color in the yantra, feel free to chant this mantra (that which protects the mind), or any other Ganesha mantra you may know, including the Para Yoga invocation.
COLORS IN THE YANTRA
Bhupur- First line: gold; second line: lemon yellow. The radiant green made from hot yellow and cold blue create a balance. Meditation on this color produces complementary red: the color of life, inspiration, revolution, freedom from rules and regulations.
Petals- The eight petals of vermillion color represent Prakriti, the 5 elements and 3 gunas. Akasha or Space, air, fire, water, earth, sattva (illumination and light), rajas (activity and energy), tamas (nature of stability). Inside the petals is a darker red then the petals themselves.
Triangle- This triangle is symbolic of immortality. It is the color of Ganesha’s skin: a saffron hue.
Star- The yellow-colored six pointed star represents Prana and Apana. An upward pointing male and downward pointing female energy. This is the direct representation of alchemical balance. The outline of this star is the same color as the petals: vermillion orange/red.
Bindu- The central point in the middle of the triangle is Ganesha, and is gold in color.