Ganesha Stotram
A Complete Guide to Devotion
Introduction
Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, is revered in Hinduism as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. Chanting the Ganesha Stotram is a powerful way to seek his blessings for success, wisdom, and protection from life's challenges. This guide provides a full devotional experience, including the sacred text and its profound significance.
Shri Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम् । भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यमायुःकामार्थसिद्धये ॥ १॥
प्रथमं वक्रतुंडं च एकदंतं द्वितीयकम् । तृतीयं कृष्णपिंगाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम् ॥ २॥
लंबोदरं पंचमं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च । सप्तमं विघ्नराजेन्द्रं धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम् ॥ ३॥
नवमं भालचंद्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम् । एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम् ॥ ४॥
द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसंध्यं यः पठेन्नरः । न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं परम् ॥ ५॥
विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम् । पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम् ॥ ६॥
जपेद्गणपतिस्तोत्रं षड्भिर्मासैः फलं लभेत् । संवत्सरेण सिद्धिं च लभते नात्र संशयः ॥ ७॥
अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च लिखित्वा यः समर्पयेत् । तस्य विद्या भवेत्सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः ॥ ८॥
Benefits of Chanting
Reciting this powerful hymn with devotion is said to bring numerous benefits. It is believed to remove obstacles, grant wisdom, and lead to success in all endeavors. It is especially beneficial for students, those seeking wealth, or those who desire children and spiritual liberation.
Meaning
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम् । भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यमायुः कामार्थसिद्धये ।।1।। Pranamya shirasa devam Gauri putram Vinayakam. Bhakthavasam smaretrityamayuh kama artha sidhaye ||1|| The learned one, who wishes, For more life, wealth and love, Should salute with his head to, Lord Ganapathi who is the son of Goddess Parvathi
प्रथमं वक्रतुडं च एकदन्तं द्वितीयकम् । तृतीयं कृष्णपिंगाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम् ।।2।। Prathamam Vakratundam cha, Ekadantam dwitiyakam. Tritiyam Krushna Pingaksham,Gajavaktram Chaturthakam ||2|| Think him first as god with broken tusk, Second as the Lord with one tusk, Third as the one with reddish black eyes, Fourth as the one who has the face of an elephant.
लम्बोदरं पंचमं च षष्ठ विकटमेव च । सप्तमं विघ्नराजेन्द्रं धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम् ।।3।। Lambodaram Panchamam cha ,Sashtam Vikatamev cha. Saptamam Vignarajam cha,Dhoomravarnam tathashtamam ||3|| Fifth as the one who has a very broad paunch, Sixth as the one who is cruel to his enemies,Seventh as the one who is remover of obstacles, Eighth as the one who is of the colour of smoke.
नवमं भालचन्द्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम् । एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम् ।।4।। Navamam Bhalchandram cha, Dashamam tu Vinayakam. Ekadasham Ganapatim, Dwadasham tu Gajananam ||4|| Ninth as the one who crescent in his forehead, Tenth as the one who is the leader of remover of obstacles, Eleventh as the leader of the army of Lord Shiva, And twelfth as the one who has the face of an elephant
द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः । न च विध्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं परम् ।।5।। Dwadasaithani namani,Trisandhyam yah pathenara. Na cha vighna bhayam tasya,Sarvsiddhi karam param ||5|| Any one reading these twelve names, At dawn, noon and dusk, Will never have fear of defeat, And would always achieve whatever he wants.
विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम् । पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम् ।।6।। Vidhyarthi labhate Vidhyam,Danarthi labhate Dhanam. Putrarthi labhate Putran,Moksharthi labhate Gateem ||6|| One who pursues education will get knowledge, One who wants to earn money will get money, One who wishes for a son, will get a son, And one who wants salvation will get salvation
जपेग्दणपतिस्तोत्रं षड् भिर्मासैः फ़लं लभेत् । संवत्सरेण सिद्धिं च लभते नात्र संशयः ।।7।। Japet Ganapati stotram,Shadbhirmasai phalam labheth. Samvatsarena sidhim cha,Labhate natra sanshaya ||7|| Results of chanting this prayer, Of Ganapati will be visible within six months, And within a year, he would get all wishes fulfilled, And there is no doubt about this.
अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च लिखित्वा यः समर्पयेत् । तस्य विद्या भवेत् सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः ।।8।। Ashtabhyo Brahmoyashr Likihitwa yh samarpayet. Tasya Vidhya bhavetsarva Ganeshasya Prasadatah ||8|| One who gives this prayer, In writing to Eight wise people,And offers it to Lord Ganesha, Will become knowledgeable,And would be blessed with all stellar qualities, By the grace of Lord Ganesha .
|| इति श्री नारदपुराणे संकटनाशनम गणेश स्तोत्रम सम्पूर्णम || || Iti Shri Narad Purane Sankat nashanam Ganesha Stotram Sampurnam || Thus ends the prayer from Narada Purana to Ganesha which would destroy all sorrows.
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