Ganesha-The Elephant God
by Mantra & shlokas on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:23am
Lord Ganesha, the divine deity with an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a giant pot-bellied body of a human is considered most pious of all. Ganesha is worshipped by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. Even Buddhists and Jains have faith for Ganpati. Lord Ganesha is believed to be son of Shiva and Parvati.
Commonly is also referred by different names as Ganpati, Gajananaa, Viganahartaa, Vinayaka and Ekdanta. Lord Ganesha has always been the devotee’s mnemonics for success and wealth as well largely considered the destroyer of evils and obstacles, the Viganahartaa.
All auspicious works in Hinduism begin with the prayer of Shri Ganesha. Devotees believe that this patron deity’s blessings will help in successful completion of that particular work whether it’s wedding or inaugural of new house or start of any business, presence of Ganpati is considered highly favorable.
In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja.
Lord Ganesha is worshiped all across the country as well different countries with full dedication and devotion so is the birthday of this elephant God. Every year the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with great fervor all over.
<span>Legend </span>
There is a popular legend behind the existence of elephant headed Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha was assigned duty to guard while his mother used to bath. Once while guarding, unknowingly prevented Shiva to enter and defend his mother's bath. Lord Shiva burst with the anger on this foolish act by Ganesha and beheaded Lord Ganesha.
After knowing all, Parvati strongly persuaded lord Shiva to revive her son back. Being conveyed by his beloved, Shiva promised to have the head of the first creature that happened along and transplant the same for Ganesha.
Finally, the wisest animals of all, an elephant, appeared and became the involuntary donor for Ganesha and this was the first successful headtransplant in history. This concluded into the elephant headed and human bodied deity, Lord Ganesha.
<span>Divine Symbolism of Lord Ganesha</span>
Significance of the Ganesha’s whole being:
Ganesha's head symbolizes the Atman or the soul.
Human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings.
Large Forehead denotes great intelligence.
Long Trunk represents high efficiency and adaptability.
Large Ears imply listening devotees.
One Tusk retains good and throws away bad.
Large Stomach represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life.
Short Legs symbolize tolerance power.
Small Eyes imply having high concentration power.
Mouse as vehicle represents a deity of control over desires.
Snake around waist represents energy in all forms.
Four Arms which hold following:
“Ankush” symbol for control over the mind
“Ladu” for happiness
“Pash” axe to cut off all bonds of attachments
“Ashirvad Mudra” blessings for the well being of humanity
<span>Ganesha Mool Mantra</span>
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
<span>Ganesha Mantra</span>
Vakratunda mahaakaaya suryakoti samaprabhaa |
Nirvighnam kurumedeva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa ||
Salutations to the supreme Lord Ganesha, whose curved trunk (vakra-tunda) and massive body (maha-kaayaa) shines like a million suns (surya-koti) and showers his blessings on everyone (sama-prabhaa). Oh my lord of lords Ganesha (kurume-deva), kindly remove all obstacles (nir-vighnam), always (sarva-) and forever (sarvadaa-) from all my activities and endeavors (sarva-kaaryeshu).
<span>Ganesha Aarti</span>
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh deva
Mata jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva.
Ek dant dayavant, char bhuja dhari
Mathe sindur sohai, muse ki savari, Jai
Ganesh...
Andhan ko ankh det, kodhin ko kaya
Banjhan ko putra det, nirdhan ko maya, Jai
Ganesh....
Pan chadhe, phul chadhe, aur chadhe meva
Ladduan ka bhog lage, saht kare seva, ,Jai
Ganesh....
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh deva,
Mata jaki Parvata, Pita Mahadeva
<span>108 Names of Lord Ganesha</span>
Name Meaning
1. Akhurath One who has Mouse as His Charioteer
2. Alampata Ever Eternal Lord
3. Amit Incomparable Lord
4. Anantachidrupamayam Infinite and Consciousness Personified
5. Avaneesh Lord of the whole World
6. Avighna Remover of Obstacles
7. Balaganapati Beloved and Lovable Child
8. Bhalchandra Moon-Crested Lord
9. Bheema Huge and Gigantic
10. Bhupati Lord of the Gods
11. Bhuvanpati God of the Gods
12. Buddhinath God of Wisdom
13. Buddhipriya Knowledge Bestower
14. Buddhividhata God of Knowledge
15. Chaturbhuj One who has Four Arms
16. Devadeva Lord of All Lords
17. Devantakanashakarin Destroyer of Evils and Asuras
18. Devavrata One who accepts all Penances
19. Devendrashika Protector of All Gods
20. Dharmik One who gives Charity
21. Dhoomravarna Smoke-Hued Lord
22. Durja Invincible Lord
23. Dvaimatura One who has two Mothers
24. Ekaakshara He of the Single Syllable
25. Ekadanta Single-Tusked Lord
26. Ekadrishta Single-Tusked Lord
27. Eshanputra Lord Shiva's Son
28. Gadadhara One who has The Mace as His Weapon
29. Gajakarna One who has Eyes like an Elephant
30. Gajanana Elephant-Faced Lord
31. Gajananeti Elephant-Faced Lord
32. Gajavakra Trunk of The Elephant
33. Gajavaktra One who has Mouth like an Elephant
34. Ganadhakshya Lord of All Ganas
35. Ganadhyakshina Leader of All The Celestial Bodies
36. Ganapati Lord of All Ganas
37. Gaurisuta The Son of Gauri (Parvati)
38. Gunina One who is The Master of All Virtues
39. Haridra One who is Golden Colored
40. Heramba Mother's Beloved Son
41. Kapila Yellowish-Brown Colored
42. Kaveesha Master of Poets
43. Kriti Lord of Music
44. Kripalu Merciful Lord
45. Krishapingaksha Yellowish-Brown Eyed
46. Kshamakaram Place of Forgiveness
47. Kshipra One who is easy to Appease
48. Lambakarna Large-Eared Lord
49. Lambodara The Huge Bellied Lord
50. Mahabala Enormously Strong Lord
51. Mahaganapati Omnipotent and Supreme Lord
52. Maheshwaram Lord of The Universe
53. Mangalamurti All Auspicious Lord
54. Manomay Winner of Hearts
55. Mrityuanjaya Conqueror of Death
56. Mundakarama Abode of Happiness
57. Muktidaya Bestower of Eternal Bliss
58. Musikvahana One who has Mouse as Charioteer
59. Nadapratithishta One who Appreciates and Loves Music
60. Namasthetu Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins
61. Nandana Lord Shiva's Son
62. Nideeshwaram Giver of Wealth and Treasures
63. Omkara One who has the Form of OM
64. Pitambara One who has Yellow-Colored Body
65. Pramoda Lord of All Abodes
66. Prathameshwara First Among All
67. Purush The Omnipotent Personality
68. Rakta One who has Red-Colored Body
69. Rudrapriya Beloved of Lord Shiva
70. Sarvadevatman Acceptor of All Celestial offerings
71. Sarvasiddhanta Bestower of Skills and Wisdom
72. Sarvatman Protector of The Universe
73. Hambhavi The Son of Parvati
74. Shashivarnam One who has a Moon like Complexion
75. Shoorpakarna Large-Eared Lord
76. Shuban All Auspicious Lord
77. Shubhagunakanan One who is The Master of All Virtues
78. Shweta One who is as Pure as the White Color
79. Siddhidhata Bestower of Success and Accomplishments
80. Siddhipriya Bestower of Wishes and Boons
81. Siddhivinayaka Bestower of Success
82. Skandapurvaja Elder Brother of Skanda (Lord Kartikeya)
83. Sumukha Auspicious Face
84. Sureshwaram Lord of All Lords
85. Swaroop Lover of Beauty
86. Tarun Ageless
87. Uddanda Nemesis of Evils and Vices
88. Umaputra The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati)
89. Vakratunda Curved Trunk Lord
90. Varaganapati Bestower of Boons
91. Varaprada Granter of Wishes and Boons
92. Varadavinayaka Bestower of Success
93. Veeraganapati Heroic Lord
94. Vidyavaridhi God of Wisdom
95. Vighnahara Remover of Obstacles
96. Vignaharta Demolisher of Obstacles
97. Vighnaraja Lord of All Hindrances
98. Vighnarajendra Lord of All Obstacles
99. Vighnavinashanaya Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments
100. Vigneshwara Lord of All Obstacles
101. Vikat Huge and Gigantic
102. Vinayaka Lord of All
103. Vishwamukha Master of The Universe
104. Vishwaraja King of the World
105. Yagnakaya Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings
106. Yashaskaram Bestower of Fame and Fortune
107. Yashvasin Beloved and Ever Popular Lord
108. Yogadhipa The Lord of Meditation
<span>Ganesha Stuti</span>
Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results.
Om Vigneshvaraye Namaha - May all tasks be completed without any unwarranted delays or obstacles
Om Sumukhaye Namaha – May it be full of beauty and grace, or visual appeal
Om Ekdantaye Namaha – May the task and its purpose be our ‘one point programme,’ till it is accomplished
Om Rajanathaye Namaha – May we become large hearted and attain the powers to view the subtleties involved
Om Rajkaranaye Namaha – Bless us with the powers of self-actualization
Om Lambodaraye Namaha - May we be able to have the power to keep to ourselves and be focussed, till the task is accomplished
Om Dhumraketuvaye Namaha – May we attain fame by having clarity of thought
Om Bhalchandraye Namaha – May we have high thoughts and ideals, maintain our humility, yet hold our heads high with self respect
Om Vikataye Namaha - Bless us with potent energies to eradicate negativity and win over our enemies
Om Vinakaye Namaha – Bless us with the qualities of leadership
Om Gananakshaye Namaha – May we lead the leaders
<span>Shri Ganesh Chalisa </span>
Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraaju,Mangal Bharana Karana shubha kaajuu l
Jai Gajbadan Sadan Sukhdaata , Vishva Vinaayaka Buddhi Vidhaataa Vakra ll
Tunda Shuchi Shunda Suhaavana,Tilaka Tripunda bhaal Man Bhaavan l
Raajata Mani Muktana ura maala, Swarna Mukuta Shira Nayana Vishaalaa ll
Pustak Paani Kuthaar Trishuulam , Modaka Bhoga Sugandhit Phuulam l
Sundara Piitaambar Tana Saajit, Charana Paadukaa Muni Man Raajit ll
Dhani Shiva Suvan Shadaanana Bhraataa, Gaurii Lalan Vishva-Vikhyaata l
Riddhi Siddhi Tav Chanvar Sudhaare, Mooshaka Vaahan Sohat Dvaare ll
Kahaun Janma Shubh Kathaa Tumhari,Ati Shuchi Paavan Mangalkaarii l
Ek Samay Giriraaj Kumaarii, Putra Hetu Tapa Kiinhaa Bhaarii ll
Bhayo Yagya Jaba Poorana Anupaa,Taba Pahunchyo Tuma Dhari Dvija Rupaa l
Atithi Jaani Kay Gaurii Sukhaarii, Bahu Vidhi Sevaa Karii Tumhaarii ll
Ati Prasanna Hvai Tum Vara Diinhaa, Maatu Putra Hit Jo Tap Kiinhaa l
Milhii Putra Tuhi, Buddhi Vishaala , Binaa Garbha Dhaarana Yahi Kaalaa ll
Gananaayaka Guna Gyaan Nidhaanaa, Puujita Pratham Roop Bhagavaanaa l
Asa Kehi Antardhyaana Roop Hvai, Palanaa Par Baalak Svaroop Hvai ll
BaniShishuRudanJabahiTum Thaanaa,Lakhi Mukh Sukh Nahin Gauri Samaanaa l
Sakal Magan Sukha Mangal Gaavahin, Nabha Te Suran Suman Varshaavahin ll
Shambhu Umaa Bahudaan Lutaavahin,Sura Munijana Suta Dekhan Aavahin
Lakhi Ati Aanand Mangal Saajaa, Dekhan Bhii Aaye Shani Raajaa ll
Nija Avaguna Gani Shani Man Maahiin, Baalak Dekhan Chaahat Naahiin l
Girijaa Kachhu Man Bheda Badhaayo, Utsava Mora Na Shani Tuhi Bhaayo ll
Kahana Lage Shani Man Sakuchaai, Kaa Karihau Shishu Mohi Dikhayii l
Nahin Vishvaasa Umaa Ura Bhayauu, Shani Son Baalak Dekhan Kahyau ll
Padatahin Shani Drigakona Prakaashaa, Baalak Sira Udi Gayo Aakaashaa l
Girajaa Girii Vikala Hvai Dharanii, So Dukha Dashaa Gayo Nahin Varanii ll
Haahaakaara Machyo Kailaashaa, Shani Kiinhon Lakhi Suta Ko Naashaa l
Turat Garuda Chadhi Vishnu Sidhaaye, Kaati Chakra So GajaShira Laaye ll
Baalak Ke Dhada Uupar Dhaarayo, Praana Mantra Padhi Shankar Daarayo l
Naama'Ganesha'ShambhuTabaKiinhe,Pratham Poojya Buddhi Nidhi Vara Diinhe ll
Buddhi Pariikshaa Jab Shiva Kiinhaa , Prithvii Kar Pradakshinaa Liinhaa l
Chale Shadaanana Bharami Bhulaai, Rache Baithii Tum Buddhi Upaai ll
Charana Maatu-Pitu Ke Dhara Liinhen, Tinake Saat Pradakshina Kiinhen l
Dhani Ganesha Kahi Shiva Hiye Harashyo,Nabha Te Suran Suman Bahu Barse ll
Tumharii Mahima Buddhi Badaai, Shesha Sahasa Mukha Sake Na Gaai l
Main Mati Heen Maliina Dukhaarii, Karahun Kaun Vidhi Vinaya Tumhaarii ll
Bhajata 'Raamsundara' Prabhudaasaa, Jaga Prayaaga Kakraa Durvaasaa. l
Ab Prabhu Dayaa Deena Par Keejai, Apnii Bhakti Shakti Kuchha Deejai ll
ll Dohaa ll
Shrii Ganesha Yeh Chaalisaa, Paatha Karre Dhara Dhyaan l
Nita Nav Mangala Graha Base, Lahe Jagat Sanmaana ll
Sambandh Apna Sahasra Dash, Rishi panchamii dinesha l
Poorana Chaalisaa Bhayo, Mangala Moorti Ganesha ll
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