Question: They are all the same, Ganesha and the other gods?

Sri Chinmoy: They are all the branches. The Tree is one. You have studied Indian Scriptures? Yes? Oh, I am happy. "Ganesha: AUM Dakshina Ganesha.” That is what they say. “Oh, Lord Ganesh, please grant me your help and blessings.”

From:Sri Chinmoy,Earth’s Cry Meets Heaven’s Smile, part 3, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1978
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