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The Genius of Dnyaneshwar
methods are practised. The lotus is a symbol for the creationist theory because it employs 36 principles for creation and the petals of the lotus flowers are several in number. The broken tooth carried by Ganesha in one hand has been a subject of speculation for long. Its broken nature probably indicates that the liturgical school is incomplete. The Ganesha has in one of his hands a sweet, used to indicate the final word, the Vedant, with a hint that the preparation is now complete and ready to eat. 1. sacramental – religious and ceremonial 2. liturgical – related to public worship 3. theistic – based on the idea of God