Ganesha’s Pot Belly of Universes comic and the Japanese Bishamon

and the Japanese Bishamon

it’s clear to see why this sculpture is also known as the hybrid Man-Lion

symbolizing the eternal and divine sound

the owl signifies wisdom and vigilant observation

or a friendly charioteer giving counsel to Arjuna during the great war

Ganesha’s Pot Belly of Universes comic and the Japanese BishamonGanesha or Ganapati is one of the most well known and venerated representations of God in Hinduism. Depicted here in a unique pose. He is the first son of Shiva and Parvati, and the 'consort' of Buddhi (also called Riddhi) and Siddhi. 'Ga' symbolizes Buddhi (intellect) and 'Na' symbolizes Vidnyana (wisdom). Ganesha is thus considered the master of intellect and wisdom. He is depicted as a big bellied, yellow or red god with multiple arms and the head