Chapter 6

The Race Around the World

When Ganesha and Kartikeya were asked to circle the world, Kartikeya sped away on his peacock. Ganesha chose a deeper wisdom: he circled his parents, knowing that for one rooted in devotion, they are the whole universe.

One day, a divine challenge arose between Ganesha and his brother Kartikeya. Whoever circled the world first would receive a special blessing.

Kartikeya immediately flew off across mountains and oceans. Ganesha, calm and thoughtful, simply walked around Shiva and Parvati with folded hands.

When asked why, he replied that one's parents are the living universe of love, duty, and creation. His answer revealed that wisdom often reaches truth faster than speed.