🐘How Ganesh Got His Elephant Headগণেশের গজানন কাহিনী
The famous story of the elephant-headed god
A Mother's Creationমায়ের সৃষ্টি
One day, Goddess Parvati wanted to take a bath, but Lord Shiva was away and there was no one to guard the door. She had an idea. She took some turmeric paste — the same golden paste used in sacred ceremonies — and moulded it into the figure of a beautiful boy. Then, breathing life into him, she said: "You are my son. Guard this door and let no one enter until I say."
The boy sprang to life! He was strong, handsome, and absolutely devoted to his mother. He stood at the door like a little soldier, proud of his very first duty. He held a staff in his hands and his eyes were bright with determination.
পার্বতী হলুদের পেস্ট থেকে একটি সুন্দর ছেলে তৈরি করলেন এবং তাকে প্রাণ দিলেন — "তুমি আমার পুত্র!"
The Bravest Guardসবচেয়ে সাহসী প্রহরী
Soon, Lord Shiva returned home. But the boy at the door had never seen Shiva before — he only knew his mother's command. "You cannot enter," he said firmly. "My mother is bathing."
Shiva was surprised. "But I live here! I am her husband!" The boy didn't budge. "I don't know you. My mother said no one enters."
Shiva grew angry. He sent his attendants, the Ganas, to remove the boy, but the brave child fought them all off single-handedly! Then Shiva sent great gods to persuade him, but the boy stood firm. No one — absolutely no one — was getting past him.
Finally, in a terrible burst of rage, Shiva himself used his trident. The boy, loyal to the end, fell.
ছোট গণেশ একাই সমস্ত গণদের হারিয়ে দিলেন! কিন্তু শিবের ত্রিশূলের সামনে কেউ দাঁড়াতে পারে না।
A Father's Remorseপিতার অনুশোচনা
When Parvati came out and saw what had happened, her grief shook the entire universe. "This was our son!" she cried. "The boy I created and loved! You must bring him back!"
Shiva, now realising the terrible mistake, was filled with remorse. He promised to restore the boy. He sent his followers north with an instruction: "Bring back the head of the first living creature you find sleeping with its head facing north."
They searched until they found a magnificent elephant sleeping peacefully. With great reverence, they brought the elephant's head to Shiva, who placed it on the boy's body and breathed new life into him. The boy opened his eyes — now with a kind, wise elephant face — and Parvati embraced him with tears of joy.
শিব হাতির মস্তক ছেলের দেহে স্থাপন করে প্রাণ দিলেন — গণেশ নতুন রূপে জেগে উঠলেন!
Ganesh, Lord of Beginningsগণেশ, সূচনার দেবতা
Shiva declared: "From this day, this boy shall be called Ganesh — Lord of the Ganas. He will be worshipped first before any other god, before the start of any new endeavour. His bravery and devotion deserve the highest honour."
And so it has been ever since. Before starting anything new — a journey, a business, a marriage, an exam — Hindus first pray to Ganesh. He is the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom and new beginnings. His elephant head gives him the wisdom and memory of the elephant, the largest and wisest of animals.
Ganesh's story teaches us that true courage means standing up for what's right, even when it's hard. And that love — a parent's love — can overcome even the most terrible misfortune. Next time you see Ganesh's friendly elephant face, remember the brave little boy who stood his ground and earned the respect of all the gods.
গণেশ সকল দেবতার আগে পূজিত হন — কারণ তাঁর সাহস ও কর্তব্যনিষ্ঠা সর্বোচ্চ সম্মানের যোগ্য!
The Lessonশিক্ষা
True duty means standing firm, even when it's difficult. And love can always find a way to make things right.
প্রকৃত কর্তব্য মানে দৃঢ় থাকা, এমনকি যখন কঠিন হয়। এবং ভালোবাসা সবসময় সবকিছু ঠিক করার পথ খুঁজে নেয়।