Collection of Ganesh Mantras

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COLLECTION OF GANESH MANTRAS

 

Gayatri refers to a special three-line Vedic meter used in mantras for

invoking and focusing consciousness on the Deity. The three gayatris

below are intoned during pujas and yajnas. They may also be recited as

powerful japa -- repeated again and again, while gently regulating the

breath according to systematic rhythms given by one's guru to establish

a deep inner connection with Lord Ganesha.

 

Aum ekadantaya vidmahe

vakratundaya dhimahi

tanno dantih prachodayat

 

We devote our thought to the one-tusked Lord.

We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.

May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

 

Ganapati Upanishad

 

Aum tatpurushaya vidmahe

vakratundaya dhimahi

tanno dantih prachodayat

 

We devote our thought to that supreme person.

We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.

May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

 

Narayana Upanishad

 

Aum tat karataya vidmahe

hasti mukhaya dhimahi

tanno dantih prachodayat

 

We devote our thoughts to the mysterious Lord.

We meditate on His elephant face.

May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

 

Maitrayani Samhita 2.6-9

 

A Special Collection of Ganesha Mantras

 

Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain

specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama

(rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results.

In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil and bless the devotee

with abundance, prudence and success. Evil spirits dare not enter the

home or the mind of the devotee where Ganesha mantras are recited. Those

so mystically inclined and knowledgeable of the seven chakras below the

muladhara use these powerful incantantions under the direction of the

guru to close off these regions of the mind one by one and free

consciousness from deep depression, confusion, jealousy, rage, lingering

anger and fear. Some such mantras are given below for the spiritual

benefit of the readers.

 

One more point to remember is that one should bathe or wash the limbs

before sitting for repetition of the mantra. Also, one should do three

or more pranayama before beginning the mantra. The minimum repetition of

the mantra should be one full mala, or 108 times. When this is done at a

fixed hour and place regularly for 48 days, it becomes an upasana, which

means intense meditation, that will yield siddhis, or spiritual powers.

Another warning to bear in mind is that one should use those powers only

for healing the sick and other such selfless actions for the benefit of

mankind. These powers should not be misused. Misuse of power may bring

the curse of the asuras.

 

Aum gam ganapataye namah

 

This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before

beginning a journey, a new course in school, new career or job, or

before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments

are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.

 

Aum shri ganeshaya namah

 

This mantra is usually taught to children for their good education. It

increases their memory power, and they become successful in their

examinations. Of course, people of any age may use this mantra when

taking courses in a school or university, and for success in attaining

their degree.

 

Aum vakratundaya hum

 

This is a very powerful mantra, as discussed in the Ganesha Purana. When

something is not working properly, individually or universally,

nationally or internationally, or when the minds of the people turn

crooked, negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha

may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways. The HUM symbolizes

"Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the

crooked-minded ones." This mantra is used many times in the Ganesha

Purana to curb the atrocities of cruel demons. In addition, this mantra

could also be used for healing any spinal deficiency, such as curvature

of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy

word to straighten and heal such deficiencies.

 

Aum kshipra prasadaya namah

 

Kshipra means instantaneous. If some danger or negative energy is coming

your way and you don't know how to get rid of that trouble, with true

devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of

one's aura.

 

Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam

ganapataye vara varada sarva

janamme vashamanaya svaha

 

There are several bija (seed) mantras in this mantra . Among other

things, it signals, "Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an

oblation."

 

Aum sumukhaya namah

 

This mantra has a lot of meaning, but to make it simple, it means you

will be always very beautiful in soul, in spirit, in face, everything.

By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes

on you. Along with that comes peace, which constantly dances in your

eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love.

 

Aum ekadantaya namah

 

Ekadanta refers to one tusk in the elephant face, which means God broke

the duality and made you to have a one-pointed mind. Whoever has that

oneness of mind and single-minded devotion will achieve everything.

 

Aum kapilaya namah

 

Kapila (red) means that you are able to give color therapy. You are able

to create colors around yourself and around others, bathe them in that

color and heal them. As per the mantra you create, so will you create

the colors. Another meaning is "wish cow," the "cow of plenty." It means

that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you.

Whatever you wish, especially for healing others, comes true

immediately.

 

Aum gajakarnikaya namah

 

The ears of Ganesha, the elephant, are constant fanning, which means

people may talk a lot, but you are not receiving inside anything other

than that which is important. It also means that you can sit anywhere

and tune this cosmic television (the body) with seven channels (chakras)

and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels,

the voice of God or the voice of prophets. That kind of inner ear you

will develop through this mantra.

 

Aum lambodaraya namah

 

This means you feel that you are this universe. It means that all the

universes are within you. Like an entire tree is in the seed, the whole

universe is in the sound of creation, which is Aum, and that Aum

consciousness in you makes you feel that you are the universe.

Therefore, if you say, realizing the oneness with the universe, "shanti

to the world" every day, then the grace of God will come and there will

be world peace, universal peace. It is the universes within Aum and Aum

within you.

 

Aum vikataya namah

 

This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama. When you are in

that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream. All of us

have taken a role. We have to play our role in life as wife or husband

or children or citizens, all consistent with the role we have taken.

When an actor bitten by a sponge cobra that is brought on the stage

falls, the entire audience cries; but that boy who has fallen knows it

was not a real cobra and he is not dead. Life is a drama -- definitely

life in this material world, this physical world of ego, is a drama. But

inside, like the boy on the stage who is quite happy knowing that he

didn't die by the bite of the sponge cobra, like that, the truth never

dies in us; it is immortal. So everything else you consider as drama.

That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra.

 

Aum vighna nashanaya namah

 

This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every impediment in your

life and in your works. By constant meditation on this mantra, all

obstacles and blocked energy in your physical and astral bodies are

released.

 

Aum vinayakaya namah

 

Vinayaka is the name of Ganesha in the golden age. So by realizing this

mantra, your life will have a golden age. In your office, in your work,

you'll be the boss. Vinayaka means something under control. Vinayaka

means the Lord of problems.

 

Aum dhumraketuve namah

 

Halley's Comet is called Dhumraketu in the Vedas. Whenever Halley's

Comet appears, on the whole planet Earth, and in other places also,

there will be fear and terror. The guiding masters and those who have

the wisdom to face it will all withdraw to the higher worlds. Important

people die during that time, and bloodshed and various other problems

come. To overcome that, it's important for us to remember this mantra

for world peace.

 

Aum ganadhyakshaya namah

 

This mantra is so important. Suppose you have a group, a country,

neighbors, or any kind of group therapy, group healing or a whole

country needing healing, then you have to bring that entire group to

your mind's arena and say this mantra. A group healing takes place by

this mantra.

 

Aum bhalachandraya namah

 

In Sanskrit, bhala means the forehead center. Chandra means the crescent

moon. Bhalachandra means that chakra from where the nectar drips. That

is the secret of all healing. It is to feel yourself as Siva,

identifying yourself with the Truth and feeling constantly that you are

carrying the crescent moon, the symbol of growth and nectar and peace.

 

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