Ganesha Stotram
The Ganesha Stotram is a special Shloka dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the indicator of good Luck. In this Article i have shared some insights about this beautiful Stotram.
1.Purpose and Significance :
- The Ganesha Stotram is chanted to get blessings from Lord Ganesha.
- It celebrates the essence of Ganesha, who is both formless and represented in the magnificent form of an elephant-headed God.
- By chanting this stotram, devotees seek protection, wisdom, and success in their endeavors.
2. Ganesh Chaturthi:
- The Ganesha Stotram is often chanted on the auspicious occasion of of Ganesh Chaturthi, a significant festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
- On this auspicious occasion, devotees seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for knowledge, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles.
3. Magnifying Blessings Of Lord Ganesha :
- By reciting sincerely, the Ganesha Stotram magnifies Lord Ganesha’s blessings upon all devotees.
- Lord Ganesha embodies the same energy that sustains the universe, from which everything manifests and into which everything dissolves.
4. Listening and Chanting :
- You can listen to the Ganesha Stotram Everyday to experience its divine vibrations and connect with the essence of Lord Ganesha.
Remember that chanting the Ganesha Stotram with devotion and understanding can bring positive energy, clarity, and spiritual upliftment. May Lord Ganesha bless you on your journey!
Let us Learn and recite Ganesha Stotram.
Ganesha Stotram Lyrics :
गणेशस्तोत्रम् द्वादश नामानि
1 प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम् ।
भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यं आयुः कामार्थसिद्धये ॥
2 प्रथमं वक्रतुण्डं च एकदन्तं द्वितीयकम् ।
तृतीयं कृष्णपिंगाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम् ।।
3 लंबोदरं पंचमं च सप्तमं विघ्नराजं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च ।
धूम्रवर्ण तथाष्टमम् ।।
4 नवमं भालचन्द्रं च एकादशं गणपतिं दशमं तु विनायकम् ।
द्वादशं तु गजाननम् ।।
षोडश नामानि
1 अगजानन पद्मार्क गजाननं अहर्निशम् । अनेकदंतं भक्तानां एकदन्तं उपास्महे ।।
2 सुमुखश्चैकदंतश्च कपिलो गजकर्णकः । लंबोदरश्च विकटो विघ्नराजो गणाधिपः ।।
3 धूम्रकेतुः गणाध्यक्षः वक्रतुंडः शूर्पकर्णो भालचंद्रो गजाननः । हेरंभः स्कंदपूर्वजः ।।
Ganesha Stotram Lyrics in English
praṇamya śirasā dēvaṁ gaurīputraṁ vināyakam |
bhaktāvāsaṁ smarēnnityaṁ āyuṣkāmārthasiddhayē || 1 ||
prathamaṁ vakratuṇḍaṁ ca ēkadantaṁ dvitīyakam |
tr̥tīyaṁ kr̥ṣṇapiṅgākṣaṁ gajavaktraṁ caturthakam || 2 ||
lambōdaraṁ pañcamaṁ ca ṣaṣṭhaṁ vikaṭamēva ca |
saptamaṁ vighnarājaṁ ca dhūmravarṇaṁ tathāṣṭakam || 3 ||
navamaṁ bālacandraṁ ca daśamaṁ tu vināyakam |
ēkādaśaṁ gaṇapatiṁ dvādaśaṁ tu gajānanam || 4 ||
dvādaśaitāni nāmāni trisandhyaṁ yaḥ paṭhēnnaraḥ |
na ca vighnabhayaṁ tasya sarvasiddhikaraṁ param || 5 ||
vidyārthī labhatē vidyāṁ dhanārthī labhatē dhanam |
putrārthī labhatē putrānmōkṣārthī labhatē gatim || 6 ||
japēdgaṇapatistōtram ṣaḍbhirmāsaiḥ phalaṁ labhēt |
saṁvatsarēṇa siddhiṁ ca labhatē nātra saṁśayaḥ || 7 ||
aṣṭabhyō brāhmaṇēbhyaśca likhitvā yaḥ samarpayēt |
tasya vidyā bhavētsarvā gaṇēśasya prasādataḥ || 8 ||
TWELVE NAMES MEANING
Meditate upon and bow down the head to Vinayaka son of goddess Gauri, resident in the heart of devotees, for longevity of life and fulfilment of desires and objectives
Worship first Vakrathunda (with a curved trunk), secondly Ekadanta (with single tusk), thirdly Krishnapingaksha (with black wide eyes), fourthly Gajavaktra (elephant-faced)
Worship fifthly Lambodhara (large-bellied), sixthly Vikata (with terrifying form), seventhly Vighnaraja (the controlling ruler of obstacles), eighthly Dhumravarna (dust-coloured)
Worship ninthly Bhalachandra (with the enchanting moon on his forehead, tenthly Vinayaka (the very special leader), eleventhly Ganapati (leader of hordes of servers) and twelfthly Gajanana (elephant-faced)
SIXTEEN NAMES
Showering brilliance on the lotus face of his mother Parvati, elephant- faced, bestower of many blessings to his devotees. I propitiate that God with a single tusk, day and night
Ganapathi Sumukha, Ekadanta, Kapila, Gajakarnaka, Lambodhara, Vikata, Vignaraja, Ganaadhipa, Dhoomraketu, Ganaadhyaksha, Bhalachandra, Gajanana, Vakrathunda, Shoorpakarna, Heramba, Skandapoorvaja
FAQ on Ganesha Stotram.
1. What is Ganesha Stotram?
The Ganesha Stotram is chanted to get blessings from Lord Ganesha.By chanting this stotram, devotees seek protection, wisdom, and success in their endeavors.
2. When Should we chant Ganesha Stotram ?
We should chant Ganesha Stotram in the early morning after complete bathing.
3. What is the Significance of the Right-Sided Trunk?
Ganesha’s trunk usually curves to the left. However, if it curves to the right (called “siddhi vinayaka”), special worship is required. Such idols are considered powerful but need to be careful during worship.