Question

In His 2002 Divine Ganesha Chathurthi Discourse, elaborating on the name Vinayaka, Swami states: “He is also called Vinaayaka, which term means that He is one who has no master above Him. He is the Supreme master. He is beyond the mindless state. One who has stilled the mind cannot have any master.”
According to Swami, how can man possess the knowledge of self-mastery?
A. By means of a Guru.
B. By having a pure and sacred mind.
C. By detachment from material objects.
D. By gaining knowledge from Holy Scriptures.

Answer 1

Correct Answer : B. By having a pure and sacred mind.

Swami teaches: "Vinayaka" means that He is totally a master of Himself. He has no master above Him; He does not depend on anyone. This term also means that He is the master of the intellect and discriminating power in man. He possesses great intelligence and knowledge. Such knowledge issues from a pure and sacred mind. This knowledge leads to Vijnana (wisdom). Because He is the master of Buddhi (intelligence) and Siddhi (wisdom or realization), He is described as the Lord of Buddhi and Siddhi. Buddhi and Siddhi are referred to as the consorts of Vinayaka. You should not stop with installing the idol and doing puja for a few days. You should make efforts to become a Naayaka or Master over yourself.”

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Answer 2

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⏩ According to swami, how man can posses the knowledge of self. mastery?

ANSWER : By having a pure and sacred mind.