Ganesh Mantra Siddhi Jaap

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Ganesh Mantra Siddhi Jaap

 

Before learning How To Do Ganesha Mantra Jaap let us first understand

 

What is Japa?

 

JAPA, OR RECITATION, IS THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICEof devotedly repeating

a mantra, generally a specified number of times, such as 108, often

while counting on a strand of beads,called a japa mala, while

conscientiously concentrating on the meaning of the mantra. The

repetition should be dutifully slow. This brings punya, merit, to the

devotee. It should not be thought lessly mechanical or the hurried,

so-called rapid-fire or machine-gun japa, which demonstrate ignorance

of the tantras. Such casual, nonchalant negligence and disregard for

contemplative traditions brings papa, demerit, to the devotee,

creating internal strife, community opposition and turmoil for all

concerned.

 

Lord Krishna says in the Bhagvat Gita

Of all the Vedas I am the Sama Veda!

Of all the Yagnas I am the Japa yagna!!

 

Thus highlighting the importance of japam.

 

Japa is a form of devotional worship, invocation, supplication,

praise, adoration, meditation and direct, experiential communion.

Unless we are actually in a state of samadhi (total absorption),

which is rare for most people, japa provides a means to disengage

from our racing thoughts and our memories of the past -- mostly the

bad ones. The repetition of positive, uplifting, spiritual mantras

over and over again lifts consciousness and causes the muladhara

chakra to spin clockwise. We feel uplifted. Life does not look so

bad, and neither does the past.A sense of forgiveness comes and the

future looms bright. The past is forgiven and forgotten.Japam can be

done by everyone. However for yagnas certain conditions are mentioned.

 

There are three ways by which one can do Japam

 

1. Ucchahi - loud recitation - less effective

 

2. Upamshu - soft recitation - more effective

 

3. Manasikam - within the mind - most effective.

 

OM is the basic vibration of the cosmic universe. Hence all mantras

begin with " OM " .

 

Benefits of Japam

 

1. Physical - to energize the system (to tone up the system)

 

2. Mental - to remove depression/obstacles/mental blocks.

 

3. Spiritual - Attaining Siddhi,self-development/specific areas of

growth(strengthening the inner-personality by projecting positive

powers inwards; over-coming/eliminating negative traits).

 

 

Ganesh Mantra Siddhi Jaap

 

Invoking Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is invoked through the mantra Aum.

The Mandukya Upanishad elucidates the inner meaning of Aum, which

embodies the highest wisdom. Aum has three syllables. A represents

the waking state. U represents the dreaming state. M represents the

state of deep sleep. Aum in its entirety, plus the moment of silence

which follows it,represents the shanti, the peace beyond

understanding.

 

Thus, Aum japa performed as an invocation to Lord Ganesha, the Lord

of Wisdom and Knowledge -- while love is welling up from our hearts

and tears are for no reason flowing simultaneously -- calls forth the

knowledge of the entirety of our existence in these four

categories of consciousness. These are realms that God Ganesha rules

over as Lord of Categories, and this is the knowledge that He can

grant devotees who perform Aum japa and meditation on the meaning of

Aum.

 

 

Methods to do Aum japa

 

1. For Aum japa to be effective, the mantra must be pronounced

correctly. The first syllable is A, pronounced as the English

word " awe, " but prolonged: " aaa. " The second syllable is U, as

in " roof, " pronounced " oo " but prolonged: " ooo. " The third syllable

is M, pronounced " mm " with the front teeth gently touching and the

sound prolonged: " mmmm. " Each repetition is sounded for about seven

seconds, with two seconds on A, two seconds on U and three seconds on

M, with a silence of about two seconds before the next repetition.

The three syllables are run together: AAUUMM (silence), AAUUMM

(silence), AAUUMM(silence). On the first syllable, A, we feel the

solar plexus and chest vibrating. On the second syllable, U, the

throat vibrates. The third syllable, M, vibrates the top of the head.

Thus, proper chanting of Aum also is a high form of yoga, moving

energy from the lower chakras of the body up to the highest chakra,

or energy center -- the sahasrara chakra at the crown of the head.

 

2. Another traditional way to do this japa is to take a full breath

and then chant the AUM three times as you exhale. The first

repetition is audible, the second is more quiet and the third is

barely audible, as you concentrate within. Then inhale slowly as you

visualize the image of our loving Lord Ganesha in your mind. Then

repeat the AUM again three times as you exhale. The breathing should

not be forced, but natural, slow, gentle and rhythmical. We can use a

japa mala with 108 beads and pass over one bead for each repetition,

or do the japa for a prearranged period of time.

 

 

Ganesha Siddhi Mantras:

 

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.

 

1. Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah

meaning " Praise to Lord Ganesha. " This is the mantra of invocation,

adoration and worship. It is repeated at the beginning of pujas and

it can be used for japa, to invoke Ganesha's blessings for the

auspicious beginning of a task, project, change of life, community

undertaking or simply to offer Him our praise. 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.

 

2. Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah

This is Lord Ganesha's mula ( " root " ) mantra. It is also known as His

bija mantra, for it combines Ganesha's bija ( " seed " ) sound, " gam, "

with the phrase, " Praise be to Ganapati. " This mantra is used for

yoga sadhana in which we invoke Ganesha and merge ourself with His

supreme knowledge and

peace. These two mantras are not harmful if mispronounced, as

sometimes happens, though they

should be sounded as properly as possible to be most effective. Most

importantly, they must be chanted at the same time each day, and this

means exactly the same time, for full devonic support. This is a

mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before

beginning a journey, 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.

 

3. 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.

 

4. 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.

 

5. 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. "

 

6. 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.

 

7. 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.

 

8. 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.

 

9. 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.

 

10. 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 ad Aum within you.

 

11. 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.

 

12. 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.

 

13. 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.

 

14. 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.

 

15. 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.

 

 

Feelings after Mantra Jaap

 

1. When the ganas and devas of Lord Ganesha are finally attracted to

the home shrine, the room will feel filled with actinodic energy even

if it is a closet or a small sacred alcove.

 

2. The energy will come out of seeming nowhere into the room. This

feeling indicates that Ganesha's ganas are present, eager and willing

to do whatever they can to maintain shanti, peace, within the home

and bind the family together. Nothing bad, hurtful or harmful will

ever be performed by them, even if fervently prayed for. Only good

and goodness will be their actions. They do not condone revenge. They

do not deny anything to anyone who is within dharma's calling. And

they do work within the prarabdha karmas of each individual within

the family. Theirs is a calculated job in doing what they have to do

to maintain family togetherness, even at great distances.

 

Results of Ganesh Jaap

 

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.

 

1. In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil.

 

2. Bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success.

 

3. Evil spirits dare not enter the home or the mind of the devotee

where Ganesha mantras are recited.

 

Precautions for Ganesh Jaap

 

1. One should bathe or wash the limbs before sitting for repetition

of the mantra.

 

2. One should do three or more pranayama before beginning the mantra.

 

3. The minimum repetition of the mantra should be one full mala, or

108 times.

 

4. 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.

 

5. One should use those powers only for healing the sick and other

such selfless actions for the benefit of mankind.

 

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

curse of the asuras(Demons).

 

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