Question

In His 1997, Divine Ganesha Chathurthi Discourse, Swami teaches us the significance of Ganesha’s vehicle – the mouse: "Man is bound by three tendencies. The first is Kama (the longing to possess). When that longing fails, Krodha (anger) raises its hood. When the desire is fulfilled and the thing is gained the third tendency, Lobha (greed) overtakes him. If one's desire is beneficial, the Divine will shower Grace. Ganesha has no desire, no anger, no greed. His Grace is available for all who seek good and godly goals. Look at the vehicle which He has chosen, the mouse! The mouse is a creature that is led, even to destruction, by Vasana (the smell of things). Men are all victims of Vasana (preferences and predilections stamped on our minds during the past lives). Ganesa smothers and suppresses the Vasanas which misdirect man and create misfortune.”
According to Swami, what is the significance of Ganesha using the mouse as His vehicle?
A. To teach humility.
B. As this expresses contentment.
C. As symbolizing the controlling of the darkness of ignorance.
D. As symbolizing control over anger.

Answer 1

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The mouse symbolises the control over Anger .

The answer is Option D ✔ ✔