So long as man is immersed in body attachment, all types of hardships and misery haunt him. That is why man has to give up body attachment. The inner meaning of this statement is that man should experience unity in diversity. Without vyashti (individual), there cannot be samashti (society). Without samashti, there cannot be srishti (creation)... One who understands srishti becomes one with parameshti (God)....So, firstly man should make efforts to understand the true meaning of vyashti. This is the message of Vinayaka. The letter ‘Ga’ (intellect) in the name 'Ganapati' symbolises this aspect. The letter ‘Na’ stands for vijnana (wisdom). So, Ganapati is one who grants good intellect and confers wisdom.

- Ganesh Chaturthi Discourse: September 10, 2002.

Your life will be redeemed only when you involve yourself in the service of the society. - Baba