SLOKAS ON LORD GANESHSLOKAS ON LORD GANESH

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum

Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing
purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray
like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has
bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all
obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path).

Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of
a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the
actions I intend to perform.

Agajaanana Padmaarkam
Gajaananam Aharnisham
Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam
Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning:I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun
to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked
Ganesh, I salute Thee to give e a boon.

Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam

Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam
Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam
Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning: The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes
as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite
fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the
devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.

Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe

Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam
Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha
Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam
Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the
wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are
the senior Lord, Lord of the Vedic manthras, listening to our prayers. Please
visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here.

GANESH GAYATHRI

Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaaya Dheemahe
Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning: We meditate on that super power, we invoke the single tusked boon
giver, Ganesh.

GANESHA PANCHARATNAM
Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam
Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam
Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.
Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously holds modaka in His
hand, who bestows salvation, who wears the moon as a crown in His head, who is
the sole leader of those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the
leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called Gajaasura and who quickly
destroys the sins of those who bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh.
Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.
Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas, who is
frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the morning sun, to whom all
the Gods and demons bow, who removes the great distress of His devotees and
who is the best among the best.
Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.
Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining Ganapati who brings
happiness to all the worlds, who destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big
belly, beautiful elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness
and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows fame and a well disposed
mind.
Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam
Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.
Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys the pains of the
poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who
is the destroyer of triple cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of
the Gods, who is frightening to look at during the time of world's
destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who wears Dhananjaya
and other serpents as his ornaments.
Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam

Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam

Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.
Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God only, whose lustrous
tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of
destruction), whose form is immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all
obstacles, and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis.
Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena Yonvaham
Prajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran Ganesvaram
Arogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim Suputrataam
Samaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat.
Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems
about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will
soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain
learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be
endowed with spiritual and material prosperity.

TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA

Pranamya Shirasa Devam
Gauriputram Vinaayakam
Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam
Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye
Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who
lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and
prosperity.
Prathamam Vakratundam Cha
Ekadantam Dviteeyakam
Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham
Gajavaktram Chaturthakam
Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he
is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved
trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black
(red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure.
Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha
Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
Saptamam Vighnaraajendram
Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam
Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a
huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke
gray color
Navamam Phaalachandram Cha
Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam
Ekaadasam Ganapatim
Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam
Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the
foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with
elephant face.

Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani
Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah
Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya
Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho
Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times
in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain
success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord
Ganesh.)

SIXTEEN NAMES OF GANESHA

Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha
Kapilo Gajakarnakaha
Lambodarascha Vikato
Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
Meaning: The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated
and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the
single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an
elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the
controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas.
Dhoomaketur Ganaadhyashah
Phaalachandro Gajaanana
Vakratundo Shoorpakarno
Heyrambho Skandapoorvajaha
Meaning:The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has
moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a
curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one
who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another
name for Lord Subrahmanya)
Shodashaitaani Namaani
Yah Pateth Srunuyaadapi
Vidyaarambhe Vivahe Cha
Praveshey Nirgamey Tatah
Sangraamey Sarva Kaaryeshu
Vighnas Tasya Na Jaayathe
Abheepsitaartha Siddhyartham
Poojitoya Surairapi
Sarva Vighna Chhido Tasmai
Sree Ganaadhipataye Namaha
Meaning:Whoever the one who recites and listens to these sixteen names at the
beginning of studies, at the time of marriage, while entering or departing a
place, or at the battle field, all their obstacles will be removed. Even the
Gods worship Lord Ganesha to receive the fulfillment of their actions. Oh Lord
Ganesh, the One who has this power of destroying all the obstacles in the way
of the devotees, I prostrate before you.