Vakratunda Mahakaya: Ganesh Mantra Sanskrit and Meanings
Explore the profound significance of the Sanskrit shloka
Explore the profound significance of the Sanskrit shloka
The “Gananam Tva Ganapatim” mantra is from the Rig Veda (2.23.1), dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. “We invoke you, O Ganapati, the lord of the hosts (of beings).” गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम् । ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम् ॥ (Gananām tvā gaṇapatiṃ havāmahe Kaviṃ kavīnām upamaśravastamam। Jyeṣṭharājaṃ brahmaṇāṃ brahmaṇaspata ā naḥ śṛṇvannūtiphiḥ sīda sādanam॥)
Mantras hold a central place in Hindu spiritual practices, serving as vehicles for divine energy and pathways to inner peace and enlightenment. Param Guru Sri Amit Ray, a renowned spiritual master, who is the pioneer of the 114 chakra system, has composed this powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed deity revered for his wisdom, benevolence, and ability to remove obstacles. This mantra is: “ॐ नमः सिद्धिविनायकाय। एकदन्ताय