Ganesha is the Power that removes obstacles by the force of Knowledge; Kartikeya represents victory over the hostile Powers. Of course, the names given are human, but the gods exist.


page 392 , Letters on Yoga , volume - 22 , SABCL


Ganesha (among other things) is the Devata of spiritual Knowledge – so, as you are getting this Knowledge you saw yourself in this form identified with Ganesha.

page 392 , Letters on Yoga , volume - 22 , SABCL