A profound conversation on how the Ramayana symbolically reveals the four essential stages of spiritual practice — from freeing oneself of desires to purifying the mind — leading to the inner awakening of Rama, the Self.

A clear symbolic reading of Ganesha’s form: subtle eyes (seeing the good), big ears (deep listening), trunk (handling the tiniest and largest tasks), one broken tusk (one clear goal), big belly (capacity to absorb and keep confidences), the mouse (quietly picking up essentials and using reasoning for protection), and four hands — axe, rope, blessing, and modaka — showing how discernment cuts vices, holds virtues, wishes well, and brings joy.