Lord Ganesha · Mantra

Ganesh Mantra

A short, ancient invocation of Lord Ganesha to clear obstacles before any new beginning.

मूल पाठ · Original Text

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः॥ वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥

English Transliteration

Om Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ Vakratuṇḍa Mahākāya Sūryakoṭi Samaprabha, Nirvighnaṁ Kuru Me Deva Sarva-kāryeṣu Sarvadā.

Meaning

Salutations to Ganesha. O curved-trunk, mighty Lord, radiant as a million suns — please make all my endeavours free of obstacles, always.

Benefits / when to read

Recited before starting work, study, travel or any new venture to invite a smooth, obstacle-free path.

Suggested day / time

Mornings, especially Wednesdays and on Ganesh Chaturthi.

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