S'rî Ganesh Invocation - S'rî Ganesha is that aspect of God who is the remover of obstacles. He is worshipped in the beginning of any auspicious performance for blessings. A unique combination of his elephant-like head and a quick moving, tiny mouse vehicle represents tremendous wisdom, intelligence, and presence of mind.

Âtman - The Âtman is unique for every jiva because it is the memory of the jiva's accumulated karma. Hence we sometimes speak of "my Âtman" or "your Âtman." The process of entering onto the path of Brahman Consciousness begins with the Âtman, as does life itself and the gift of a human body in the first place. The Âtman is the personal version of Lord Vishnu that is gifted to every evolving being by Lord S'iva at the first instance of prajña-aprada to serve as the guiding light through the maze of mâya to eventually bring the jîva home to Unity or onto the path of Brahman Consciousness. As our guiding light, the Âtman is loving, passive and cooperative, never manipulative or dominating.