The Power of Humility: Ganesha and Kartikeya’s Race Around the World

Understanding True Success Through Humility and Insight

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” — C.S. Lewis.

Thank You for Joining This 10-Day Blog Series on Lord Ganesha!

I’m thrilled to have you back on this journey through Lord Ganesha’s wisdom-filled stories. Thank you for reading Day 1’s post, “Ganesha’s Wisdom: The Story of the Fruit of Knowledge,” and Day 2’s post, “Overcoming Obstacles: The Story of Ganesha and His Broken Tusk.” Both stories showed us how wisdom and resilience can guide us through life’s complexities.

Today, on Day 3, we explore another remarkable story that illustrates the value of humility and insight — the story of Ganesha and Kartikeya’s Race Around the World.

The Story of Ganesha and Kartikeya’s Race Around the World

Once upon a time, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati wanted to test their two sons, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya, and decide who was more worthy of a particular divine fruit that would bestow immense knowledge and power upon the one who ate it.

To settle the matter, they proposed a competition: whoever could first circle the world three times and return would be…