1) Prayer is meant to catalyze the culmination of any work in complete satisfaction and global welfare. 2) The essence of worshipping Lord Ganesha is that he represents the experience of enlightenment and cosmic oneness with one's inner and outer environment. 3) It is customary to pray to Lord Ganesha before starting any work because realizing truth is important for accurate vision, decision making, and successful action. These prayers provide holistic health or self-realization.