From Ganesha’s Symbols to Market Laws

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In life, three things keep us balanced: music, logic, and meditation. The ancients knew this well. Instead of long descriptions, they used symbols. Words may change over time, but symbols stay the same.

Take Ganesha symbols. His very form is a teaching.

Ganesha symbols with rope, goad, and laddu
Ganesha with rope, goad, and laddu – timeless symbols of wisdom

His big belly is often seen as a sign of acceptance—the ability to hold and digest all of life’s experiences.

The serpent around it is linked to energy and awareness.

Together, they remind us that true acceptance is not blind; it comes with a mindful approach. Acceptance with awareness transforms the way you live.

In his hands, Ganesha carries a rope (pāśa) and an ankush (goad). The rope symbolises restraint and the power to bind obstacles or draw us closer to truth. The goad directs us when we drift, nudging us back onto the right path.

He also holds a laddu (sweet), showing that wisdom is not meant to weigh us down. Real knowledge is sweet—it brings joy, lightness, and freedom. In some traditions, Ganesha is also shown with a manuscript, reminding us of his role as the scribe of the Mahabharata.

When we understand these symbols, life itself takes on a different meaning.

We stop being stuck in the past or worrying about the future. We move forward, accept life as a whole, and celebrate each moment. That is what true wisdom gives: balance, joy, and awareness—even when everything around us is changing.

Ganesha Symbols to Market Laws

Trading works in the same way. Just as Ganesha symbols carry deep meaning, the market does not speak in plain words. It speaks in patterns, numbers, and market laws (principles).

In our study of the markets, we study these patterns with the same care as the ancients studied symbols. W.D. Gann showed that markets follow mathematical laws (principles) and sequences. When you learn to read them, you don’t get trapped by fear or greed. You don’t feel lost in confusion. Instead, knowledge makes you light, clear, and ready to act.

The truth is simple: true knowledge frees you from doubt and fear so you can make informed and rational decisions.

In trading, this means cutting through the noise, accepting what the market shows, and moving forward with clarity.

This is what we focus on most: helping genuine, serious, and hardworking traders discover the hidden order of the markets with awareness, acceptance, and joy.

A very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you and your family. May Ganpati Bappa bless your life with wisdom and strength to achieve every goal. – Divesh

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About The Author

Divesh Jotwani is an active and full-time trader in the Indian markets. He has spent over 20+ years researching and discovering WD Gann's methods and applying them daily in the markets.