Ganesh Chaturthi, Mantras for Jaap

Ganesh Chaturthi, a significant festival in Hinduism, will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, 2024. While this festival is observed across India, it is celebrated with the most joy and enthusiasm in Maharashtra.

Installing a Ganesha idol at home or in the workplace requires adhering to the correct religious rites and customs. According to our Samskaras (traditions), the size and cost of the lord’s idol are irrelevant; what counts is the intensity of the devotee’s sadhana. Samskara believes that its products, which include idols, pooja needs, and pooja room décor items, would enable you to fulfill your devotion to the almighty.

In Hindu beliefs, penance and chanting hold significant importance. From ancient times to the present day, people have turned to penance to fulfill their desires. Today, let’s explore some hymns dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरुमे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा।।

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha |

Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada ||

The mantra is often recited at the start of new ventures or to seek blessings for the successful completion of tasks.

“O Lord Ganesha, with a curved trunk, large body, and the brilliance of a million suns, please remove all obstacles from my path, always and in all endeavors.”

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं गं गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा।

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada Sarvajanam Me Vashamanaya Swaha.

Meaning:
“Om, I invoke Lord Ganesha, who grants boons and blessings. May all people be attracted to me, and may I have control over them. I offer this prayer.”

This mantra is used to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha for success, attraction, and control over situations and people.

ॐ नमो हेरम्ब मद मोहित मम् संकटान निवारय-निवारय स्वाहा।

Om Namo Heramba Mada Mohita Mam Sankatan Nivaraya-Nivaraya Swaha.

Meaning:
“Om, I bow to Heramba, the protector of the weak. Please remove the obstacles and delusions caused by pride from my life. I offer this prayer.”

This mantra is a prayer for the removal of obstacles, particularly those related to pride or ego.

एकदंताय विद्महे, वक्रतुंडाय धीमहि, तन्नो दंती प्रचोदयात।

Ekadantaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat

Meaning:
“We meditate on the one-tusked Ganesha, who has a curved trunk. May that Ganesha inspire and guide us.”

This mantra, known as a Gayatri mantra for Ganesha, is a prayer for wisdom, guidance, and inspiration from Lord Ganesha.

गजाननम् भूत गणादि सेवितं कपिट्ठा जम्बू फलासार भक्तिम।

Gajananam Bhuta Ganadi Sevitam Kapittha Jambu Phalasara Bhaktim

Meaning:
“We meditate on Ganesha, who is served by celestial beings and is fond of wood apple and jambu fruits. May our devotion to him be fulfilled.”

This mantra describes Ganesha as the beloved deity of celestial beings, who enjoys offerings of specific fruits, and it seeks his blessings for fulfilling devotion.

These mantras are often recited for spiritual growth, wisdom, removal of obstacles, and success in various endeavors.