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.

- Avatar means "one who descends." By this is meant one who is established in Krishna Consciousness or Brahman Consciousness and purposefully comes into our world to help us rise to Brahman Consciousness.

Avatars are of two types - Krishna Avatar and Jîva Avatar. Avatars that arise directly from Krishna are very rare. The Supreme Dieties of our universe are Krishna Avatars: Narâyana, Vishnu, Rudra and Ganesha. Lord Brahma is the foremost Jîva Avatar and all those who are in Brahman Consciousness are Jîva Avatars.