Vyas called upon Ganesh, who appeared instantly before his devotee and granted his request on one condition: Vyas would have to recite his verses in an uninterrupted flow. Vyas realised this would not be easy, so he put in his own condition: if Ganesh did not understand the words, he would have to pause his writing. Legend has it that Vyas introduced complexities in the text to buy time to compose further verses, while Ganesh worked through the deliberate convolutions. A mighty alliance of creativity was formed, well-suited to the colossal task at hand.
This story gives us important life lessons: first, when taking on an ambitious enterprise, it is smart to seek allies and friends. You don’t have to go it alone. Second, seek worthy allies: capable of tackling the task at hand, trustworthy and committed.
Third, approach them without the fear of rejection, like Vyas did. He took the risk of approaching Adipoojya Ganesh and was rewarded. Fourth, even with the best of friends, it is desirable to ensure mutually acceptable terms.
As we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s not be afraid to seek help and build friendships.
