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When the Gods had approached Parvati for her favour, she decided to kill two birds with one stone. The other day, while taking her bath, she took some soil from the holy Ganges and a little of cosmetic material and made a figure of that clay.
She infused life into that figure. Then she dressed that boy like a prince and decorated him with ornaments and jewels. This figure was of Ganesha. Then she spoke to that boy in these words, "O Prince! you are my son. You are entrusted with the job of guarding my personal apartment. You shall not permit anybody to enter this palace." As Ganesha had been created out of the clay and water of the Ganges, she said to Parvati, "O Goddess! I have also contributed towards the creation of this handsome boy. I too am his mother." This is why Ganesha is called "Dwimatri" (one who has two mothers).
The son who has two mothers must be exceptionally brave and brilliant. Bhishma in the Mahabharta's Shantiparva says that the mother is the greatest teacher and Guru. Her importance is ten times greater than of the father. Verily, Ganesha who enjoys the blessings of two mothers is the very embodiment of wisdom and valour. He is as pure and sacred as the Ganga herself who happens to be one of his mothers.
Ganesha bowed to Parvati and said with folded hands, "O mother! I shall obey your orders. Don't worry." Saying so, he took a staff in one of his hands and stood guard at the door of the inner palace. Parvati was very happy. She left the place to take rest in her apartment. (In the meanwhile, Nandi and Bhringi saw that a young boy was standing outside the gate. Both of them were unable to find out who that young boy was. They also wondered what he was doing there. They questioned Ganesha who he was, but he did not reply. He, in fact, did not care to look at them. They were in a fix as to what they should do though they were greatly impressed by his looks.)
Who would not be impressed by Ganesha's looks? Ganesha is the God of wisdom. He presides over our intellect. Man bereft of wisdom is worse than an animal. It is our common experience that a learned man exudes confidence. He can take others into confidence. He can cast a spell on others. So, Ganesha has been described as the 'Remover of all obstacles.' In fact, it is the wisdom that clears all hurdles in one's way.
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