In many cultures, elephants symbolize wisdom, memory, strength, and loyalty. They are revered for their intelligence and their ability to overcome obstacles. In Hinduism, the elephant-headed god Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, embodying wisdom, protection, and fortune.

Themes: wisdom, strength, overcoming, intelligence, fortune

More in: 'Ganesha: The Auspicious... The Beginning' by Shakunthala Jagannathan and N. Kannikeswaran; 'Dhammapada' (e.g. Ch. 23 verses 320, 330).