Ganesha: The Obstacle Remover
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| Ganesha: the Obstacle Remover |
Ganesha, also known by other names like Vighneswara, Vighnaharta, Vinayaka, Gananayaka etc. Every Hindu function, puja, festival, ritual, venture etc begins with Ganesha worship for removing all the obstacles, if any. Ganesha is the most worshipped Hindu gods. He is the giver of knowledge and wisdom, hence children worship Him for good education and knowledge.
Why Students Worship Ganesha?
Students worship Ganesha and chant Ganesha mantras for wisdom, improving focus and concentration and for success in exams. In this article, you will find the most effective Ganesha mantras along with their meanings and benefits that would be helpful for students to chant either every day or just before the exams.
Powerful Ganesha Mantras: Lyrics in Sanskrit and English
Ganesha Beej Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
English Lyrics (Transliteration)
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Shuklam Baradham: Lyrics in Sanskrit
शुक्लांबरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजं
प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत सर्वविघ्नोप शान्तये||
अगजानन पद्मार्कं गजानन महर्निशं
अनेकदन्तं भक्तानां एकदंतमुपास्महे||
Lyrics in English
Shuklaam Baradharam Vishnum Sashivarnam Chaturbhujam|
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vighno Pasaantaye||
Agajanana Padmarkam Gajanana Maharnisam|
Anekadantam Bhaktanam Ekadanta Mupasmahe||
Vakratunda Mahakaya: Lyrics in Sanskrit
वक्रतुंड महाकाय कोटिसूर्य समप्रभा
निर्विघ्नं कुरुमे देवा सर्व कार्येषु सर्वदा
Lyrics in English
Vakratunda Mahaakaaya KotiSurya Samprabha
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada
Gajananam Bhootaganadhi Sevitham: Lyrics in Sanskrit
गजाननं भूतगणाधि सेवितं कपिथजम्बुफल सारभक्षितं (चारुभक्षितं)
उमासुतं शोका विनाशकरं (कारणं) नमामि विघ्नेश्वरं पादपंकजं
Lyrics in English
Gajananam Bhootaganadi Sevitam
Kapitha Jambuphala Saara Bhakshitam (Charubhakshanam)
Umasutham Soka vinasa karam (kaaranam)
Namami Vigheswara Padapankajam
Vande Nirantara Kala Kalpam: Lyrics in Sanskrit
वंदे निरंतर कला कलापं |
संपतकरं भवहरं गिरिजा कुमारं ||
लम्बोदरं गजमुखं प्रणव स्वरूपं |
लक्ष्मी गणेशं अखिला श्रुतकल्पभुजं ||
Lyrics in English
Vande Nirantara Samasta Kalaa Kalaapam
Sampatkaram Bhavaharam Girija Kumaaram
Lambodaram Gajamukham Pranava Swaroopam
Lakshmi Ganesham AkhilaaSruta KalpaBhoojam
Ganesha Stavanam: Lyrics in Sanskrit
अजं निर्विकल्पं निराकारमेकं निरानंदमानंदमद्वैतपूर्णम|
परं निर्गुणं निर्विशेषं निरीहं परब्रह्मरूपं गणेशं भजेहं||1||
गुणातीतमानं चिदानंदरूपं चिदाभासकं सर्वगं ज्ञानगम्यं|
मुनिध्येय माकाह्वरूपं परेशं परब्रह्मरूपं गणेशं भजेहं||2||
जगत्कारणं करणाज्ञानरूपं सुराधिम सुखाधिम गुणेशम गणेशं|
जगादृश्यापिनं विश्ववन्द्यं सुरेशं परब्रह्मरूपं गणेशं भजेहं
Lyrics in English
Ajam nirvikalpam niraakaarmekam
niraanandamaananda madvaitapoornam|
Param nirgunam nirvisesham nireeham
Parabrahmaroopam Ganesham bhajeham||1||
Gunateetamaanam Chidaanandaroopam
chidaabhasakam sarwagam Gnaanagamyam |
Munidhyeyamaakaahwaroopam Paresham
Paradbrahmaroopam Ganesham bhajeham||2||
Jagatkaaranam Kaaranagnaanaroopam Suraadhim
Sukhaadim Gunesham Ganesham|
Jagadrushyapinam Vishwavandyam Suresham
Parabrahmaroopam Ganesham Bhajeham||3||
Ganesha Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि |
तन्नो दंति प्रचोदयात
English Lyrics (Translieration)
Om Eka-dantaya vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhimahe|
Tanno Danti Prachodayat||
Every Hindu religious ritual or function begins with the powerful Ganesha Mantra "Shuklam Baradharam". People worship Ganesha before starting any function, venture or ritual to seek His blessings for an obstacle-free function or venture or ritual.
It is believed that Ganesha or Sri 'Vignesawara' is the remover of obstacles and evils. The word Vishnum in the sloka "Shuklambaradharam" means the all-pervading.
Who is Ganesha?
Ganesha, the Hindu God with an elephant head, is the elder son of Shiva and Parvati Devi. According to some beliefs He is the second son, the elder being Kartikeya.
Ganesha is the God / Head of all the Ganas (i.e groups), hence he is also known as Ganadhipati / Ganapati ('adhipati' means master). Ganesh meaning is (Gan + Esh) 'eshwar' i.e. Master of 'Ganas.
He is believed to be the God of Success and is worshiped by the devotees not only for removing obstacles but also for having good education, gaining knowledge and wisdom. Ganesha has a short stature but is highly knowledgeable and wise. When Maharishi Veda Vyasa dictated the great epic of Mahabharata non-stop, Ganesha wrote the great epic.
Every year Hindus celebrate Ganesha's birthday as Ganesha Chaturthi on Bhadrapada Suddha Chaturthi day.
Ganesha's idols are installed in the street corners all over the country and are kept for 9 continuous days. On the 11th day, these idols are taken in huge processions accompanied with dance and music and are immersed in the nearby water resources like lakes or rivers.
Every Hindu family, celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great devotion. And not only the elders of the household worship but children also enjoy doing Ganesh Puja. Children love to listen to Ganesha stories and they also enjoy making clay Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi. They also enjoy drawing / colouring / painting Ganesha.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is Ganesha?
Ganesha is a Hindu god and is the son of Shiva and Parvathi.
2. Why He is worshipped by Hindus before starting a function or a ritual?
To seek Ganesha's blessings to remove the obstacles so that the function or ritual can be performed smoothly.
3. Why Ganesha has an elephant head?
Read The Story of Birth of Ganesha and know how Ganesha has got an elephant head.
4. Is it compulsory to worship Ganesha first before performing any function or puja?
Yes, every Hindu must compulsorily worship / pray Ganesha before starting any function or puja. No function or ritual or puja should begin without first worshipping Ganesha.
5. Why should Ganesha be worshipped by students?
Ganesha is an embodiment of Knowledge and Wisdom. When students sincerely worship and pray Ganesha with devotion, they will be blessed with not only knowledge and wisdom but also they will get success.
Final Note
Ganesha, the Hindu god with an elephant head, is an embodiment of knowledge and wisdom. When we sincerely worship and pray with devotion, Ganesha will surely bless the true devotees with success. Chanting Ganesha mantras regularly, removes negative thoughts and helps the students to improve their focus on students. They become wise and lead a disciplined life which brings success to them in life. When you become wise and knowledgeable, success will automatically follow you.
ॐ Insights into Hinduism by Sobha Kalyani Chivukula
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