In Chapter 1, Lord Ganesha is described with several specific attributes and roles. He is called the "curved-trunk Heramba," the "Lord of fourteen types of knowledge," and the "auspicious-looking elephant-faced one." He is referred to as "Lambodar" (large-bellied) because the fourteen worlds are said to reside in his belly. His primary role is the destroyer of obstacles, for which he holds a bright axe. The text further describes him as the "son of Girija with an auspicious face" who rides a mouse. As detailed in Chapter 1, these invocations seek his grace for the successful and obstacle-free completion of the author's work.
Based on Chapter 1, what specific attributes and roles are assigned to Lord Ganesha in the opening invocations?
📖 Chapter 1