Listen to this episode from Devgatha Podcast, which tells us why Lord Ganesh is considered to be the lord of "Buddhi", i.e. Wisdom. This episode was originally published in August 2019. We thought it was a good time to publish it again, hoping that the upcoming New Year will shower wisdom on all of us.

In this episode, we explore the story of Ganesh, one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Ganesh, born of divine parents Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati, is known for his wisdom and intelligence. We delve into the tale of how Ganesh's intelligence is tested when a doubt arises among the deities about who is wiser, Ganesh or his brother Karthik. With a mischievous sage Narad's help, a competition is held to determine the answer.

Tune in to find out how Ganesh's cleverness and devotion ultimately lead him to victory. We also invite listeners to share their experiences and celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Don't forget to leave us a review and visit our website, devgatha.com, to leave your feedback or explore more stories in different languages.

This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju. Parts of this story have been edited and re-written by Amar Vyas for brevity, language and context. Audio editing by Krishnadas and Vyas. Theme Music Frost Waltz and Procession of the King by Kevin Macleod (Incompetech). Sound effects under creative commons license.

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