Swami says in a Wonderful Discourse on Lord Vinayaka ..
The form of Ganapathi cannot, by any human standards, be termed as handsome. He has a small head, big stomach and uncouth form. But still we are captivated by His form and like to see Him more and more and worship Him. Beauty does not lie in the Aakaara, the external form but can be experienced even in Vikaara (apparent uncouthness). Ganesha sacrificed his own tusk and used it as a pen to write down the Mahabharatha to the dictation of Vyaasa, for the benefit of humanity. ....Your mind and heart should be rendered pure to worship Divinity. You should see unity in diversity.. Below is the link to read the complete Discourse given by Swami on 19th September 1993... http://www.sssbpt.info/ssspeaks/volume26/sss26-30.pdf
