Translation of Ganeshatharvasheersham

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i have started learning vedas which is being thought in our sai center in

mangalore, india. i would like to have the exact translation of

"GANESHATHARVASHEERSHAM" in english. if anybody could provide it, i would have

been very greatful.

 

PREETHAM SAI P.V.

MANGALORE,INDIA.

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Sai Ram, Light and Love to all

 

Shree Ganesha Atharvasheersham – Guided Recitation, English Translation and

Comprehensive Explanation (book, audio) has performed by Neel Kulkarni a known

Yoga teacher. His mail: neel (AT) authenticYoga (DOT) org.

Information is in the site http://aquatics.gmu.edu/programs/yoga/resume.html.

 

There is another wonderful site 'Welcome toTemple of Veda'

http://vsr28.tripod.com/id3.html (Contact us). V.Seshadri Rajan, Vedic priest

from Coimbatore introduces himself. There is all information of contacts and

also Swami's picture with blessings this site and V.Seshadri Rajan.

 

This site continues with 'Welcome to Vedic world' Shree Mahaa Ganapathi

Atharvasheersham, Sri Rudram & Chamakam what was not translated, however

probably one can receive an additional information from V.Seshadri Rajan

http://aum28.tripod.com/; (vsr28 (AT) priest (DOT) com)

Namaste - Reet

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Sairam,

The file attached (ganesaupanishat.pdf) is downloaded from a collection of Vedic

Mantras in this site http://sanskrit.gde.to/ . I have always used this site as

reference for many other stotras. I have downloaded the G.Atharvasheersham and

attached with the email.

Let me know if you this all you are looking for

 

Sairam

Manie

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Sai Ram Dear Preetham Sai,

 

Here is the exact translation:

 

|| Om Shri Ganeshaya Namaha ||

 

In the name of Lord Ganesh, We Start our reading of 'Ganpati

ATHARVASHIRSHA' Atharvan Rishi, who has had the 'DARSHAN' The direct

experience of Lord Ganesha, has conveyed these in poetic form, so

that we can benefit from it.

It is customary to invoke the name of Lord Ganesha before beginning

anything.

 

Atharvan Rishi States :

 

Om Namste Ganpataye || Tvameva Pratyaksham Tatvamasi || Tvamev

Kevalam Kartasi || Tvamev Kevalam Dhartasi || Tvamev Kevlam Hartasi

|| Tvamev Sarvam Khalvidam Bramhasi || Tvam Sakshadatmasi Nityam ||

1 ||

(O | Lord Ganesha || I Pay my deep homage to you, the Lord of the

Deva-Gana || You are the first facet of the Bramha-Tatva to arise ||

You have alone created this Entire universe||

You alone can maintain this universe || You are indeed the all

conquering supreme Lord || Indeed you are the "ATMA" (of this

cosmos) || 1 ||

 

|| HRTUM VACHMI || SATYAM VACHMI || 2 ||

( || Speak noble fact || Speak complete Truth || 2 ||

 

Ava tvam Mam || Ava Vaktaram || Ava Shrotaram || Ava Dataram || Ava

Dhataram || Avanuchanamv Shishyam || Ava Paschatat || Ava Purastat

|| Avo Uttaratat || Ava Dakshinatat || Ava chordhvatat || Ava

Dharatat || Sarvatomam Pahi Pahi Samantat || 3 ||

( Protect me || Protect the one who Describes you || Protect all who

hear about your characteristics || Protect me & the disciples who

are under Tutelage || Protect me from the obstacles (which arise

during Rituals) From the east (Similarly) Protect me from the West,

North and South || Protect me from above & below || Protect me from

all directions || 3 ||

 

|| Tvam Vangmayastvam Chinmaya || Tvam Anandmayastvam Bramhamaya ||

Tvam Sachitananda Dvitiyosi || Tvam Pratyaksham Bramhasi || Tvam

Jnanmayo Vijnanamayo Asi || 4 ||

(You are the constituent of speech || You are Joy & Immortal

Consciousness || You are Truth, Mind & Bliss... one without a second

|| You are none other than divinity || You are Knowledge of Gross &

Subtle types || 4 ||

 

|| Sarvam Jagadidam Tatvo Jayate || Sarvam Jagadidam Tvat Sti

Shastati || Sarvam Jagadidam Tvay Layamesyati || Sarvam Jagadidam

Tvayi Pratyeti || Tvam Bhumi Rapo Nalo Nilo Nabha || Tvam Chatvarim

Vak Padaini || 5 ||

(All the Universes Manifest Due to You || All the Universes are

sustained by you || All the Universes get destroyed in you || All

the Universes finally get merged in you || You alone are Earth.

Water, Fire, Air & Either || You are the 4 types of speech & the

root source of sound || 5 ||

 

|| Tvam Guna Traya Atitaha; Tvam Avastreya Atitaha || Tvam Deha

Treya Atitaha || Tvam Kala Treya Atitaha || Tvam Muladhar Stiti Yosi

Nityam || Tvam Yogino Dhayayanti Nityam || Tvam Bramha, Tvam

Vishnustvam, Rudrastvam, Indrastvam Agnistvam, Vayustvam Suryastvam,

Chndramastvam Bramha Bhur Bhuva Svorom || 6 ||

(You are beyond the 3 'GUNAS', (Satva; Pure, Rajas: Activating &

Tamas: Dull) You are beyond 3 states of being; (Awake, dream & Deep

Sleep) || You are beyond the 3 Bodies; (Gross, Subtle & Casual) You

are beyond Past, Present & Future (3 State of Time || You always

Reside in the "MULADHARA" Chakra || You are the trinity of Power;

(Creative Maintaining & Destructive Powers) || Sages always Meditate

on you || You are the creator. Sustainer, Destroyer, The Lord of 3

worlds, Fire, Air, Sun, Moon, You are all inclusive & all Pervading

|| 6 ||

 

|| Ganadim Purvamuccharaya Varnadim Tada Nantaram || Anusvara

Paratarah || Ardhendu Lasitam || Taren Hridam || Etatva Manu

Svarupam || Gakarah Purva Rupam || Akaro Madhyam Rupam || Anu

Svaraschantya Rupam || Bindu Ruta Rupam || Nadah Sandhanam || Sa

Hita Sandhih || Sesha Ganeshvidhya || Ganal Rishi; Nichrud Gayatri

chandah || Ganpatir devata ||Om 'GUNG' Ganpataye Namah || 7 ||

After Describing the Characteristics & Cosmic Attributes Of Lord

Ganesha, Atharvan Rishi Gives us the Sacred "GANESH VIDYA" i.e. the

Mantra which Reveals the Sacred Form of Lord Ganesh.

(The Letter "GA" is to be enunciated, following by "NA" This one

word Mantra is then Potentiated with the "PRANAVAOM". This is

Sacred Mantra. (In order to make it Simpler, Atharvan Rishi Present

the above easier FASHION, Remember that Knowledge was transmitted

orally in those days.) "GA" is the first part, "Na" is the middle &

end "UM" formed by the bindu is conjoined with the foregoing & all

of them form the Sacred word. This Mantra if pronounced properly,

has the power of revaling The Divine Lord Ganesh, The sage who

receives the Mantra is Ganaka & the Metre is "NICHRAT GAYATRI" The

Diety is Ganapati. || Om 'GANG' Ganapati My salutation to you || 7 ||

Saying Thus, The Devotees should bow to the Lord.

 

|| Ek Dantaya Vid Mahe vakra Tundaya Dhimahi || Tanno danti

Prachodayat || 8 ||

(Mediate on the single Tusked Lord, with bent Trunk || May He Grant

Knowledge & Inspire me ||

This is the Ganesh "Gayatri", Which is Self Sufficient) || 8 ||

 

|| Ek Dantam Chatur Hastam Pashmam Kusha Dharinam || Radamch Vardam

Hastair Bhi Bhranum Mushaka Dhvajam || Raktam Gandhanu Liptangam

Rakta Pushpaihi saupujitam || Bhaktanu Kampinam Devam Jagat Karnam

Achutam || Avir Bhutam Cha Shrasta Yadao, Prakruthe Purushat Param

|| Evam Dhayayati Yo Nityam, Sa Yogi Yoginam Varah || 9 ||

The "SAGUNA" Form of Lord Ganesha is presented in the above Shloka

I salute the Lord with 1 tusk (Right side) Who has 4 hands; Upper

Right carrying binding rope; Upper left hoalding goad; lower left

carrying Broken tusk & the lower right blesses us, the mouse on his

banner is also his vehicle || He is blood red in colour; Pot-

Bellied; He has elephant ears & wears red clothes || He is smeared

with red sandalwood & decorated with red flowers || He is eternally

blessings his devotees & was existing before Cosmos || He is

beyond "PRAKRITI" & "PURUSHA" & is ever creating universes || One

who meditates on him constantly, is a Supreme Yogi || 9 ||

 

|| Namo Vrat Pataye, Namo Ganapataye || Namo Pratham patye, Namste

Stu Lambodaraya Ekdantaya, Vighna Nashine Shiv Sutaya, Sri Varad

Murtiye Namo Namah || 10 ||

(Salutations to you Lord of all Deities, Ganas & all beings ||

(Salutations To) The Post-Bellied one with 1 Tusk who destroys all

obstacles, son if Shiva The Divine Lord who grants, Boons (We bow to

you) Taking your name || 10 ||

 

Source:

http://www.swamikrupakendra.com/shri_ganapati_atharvashirsha.htm

 

Kala Sairam