Guest guest Report post Posted April 10, 2004 I am a Westerner, and do understand that Hindus do believe in one and only God and that the different Gods are worshipped as representations of the One and Only God. As far as Ganseh is concerned, I have grown very fond of him and what he represents. I would like to know how Lord Ganesh is worshipped; what prayers are said and how one should say them. Thank you for your help. PS: Through reading other posts, i understand that followers of other monotheist religions are ridiculing Hinduism. Please, acknowledge that all people who have grown up in different cultures feel the same and I personally feel quite ashamed for those who make fun of a religion/philosophy that could well be the origin of all other religions and which is so peaceful and open-minded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maadhav 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2004 ganesh is mainly worshipped so that you would succeed in your good endevours. Every religious ceremony starts with ganesh worship. "murphy" does not bother a ganesh worshipper. know more and more about ganesh, and develop love for him. then pray him to succeed in your good efforts/actions/plans. a simple mantra for him is: sri gaNeshhya namaH. (I surrender to sri ganesh.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 11, 2004 One always starts any prayer, ritual and/or occasion by worshipping our Beloved Elephant God.One of the famous mantras dedicated to Ganpati follows: Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakotee Sama Prabha Nirvighnam kuru mey Deva Sarva kaaryeshu Sarvadaa Vakratunda curved trunk Mahakaaya large bodied Surya kotee million suns Sama Prabha with the brilliance of Nirvighnam free of obstacles Kuru make mey my Deva Lord Sarva Kaaryeshu in all work Sarvada always O Lord Ganesha of Large body, curved trunk, with the brilliance of a million suns, please make all my work free of obstacles, always. Regards , Kartik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barney 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2004 SLOKAS ON LORD GANESH Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path). Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform. Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey Meaning:I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute Thee to give e a boon. Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam Meaning: The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet. Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are the senior Lord, Lord of the Vedic manthras, listening to our prayers. Please visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here. GANESH GAYATHRI Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat Meaning: We meditate on that super power, we invoke the single tusked boon giver, Ganesh. GANESHA PANCHARATNAM 1.Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam. Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously holds modaka in His hand, who bestows salvation, who wears the moon as a crown in His head, who is the sole leader of those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called Gajaasura and who quickly destroys the sins of those who bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh. 2.Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram. Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas, who is frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the morning sun, to whom all the Gods and demons bow, who removes the great distress of His devotees and who is the best among the best. 3.Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram. Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining Ganapati who brings happiness to all the worlds, who destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big belly, beautiful elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows fame and a well disposed mind. 4.Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam. Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys the pains of the poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who is the destroyer of triple cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of the Gods, who is frightening to look at during the time of world's destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who wears Dhananjaya and other serpents as his ornaments. 5.Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam. Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God only, whose lustrous tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of destruction), whose form is immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all obstacles, and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis. 6.Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena Yonvaham Prajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran Ganesvaram Arogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim Suputrataam Samaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat. Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be endowed with spiritual and material prosperity. TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA 1.Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinaayakam Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye M eaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity. 2.Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dviteeyakam Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure. 3.Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha Saptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color 4.Navamam Phaalachandram Cha Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam Ekaadasam Ganapatim Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with elephant face. 5.Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.) SIXTEEN NAMES OF GANESHA 1.Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha Kapilo Gajakarnakaha Lambodarascha Vikato Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa Meaning: The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas. 2.Dhoomaketur Ganaadhyashah Phaalachandro Gajaanana Vakratundo Shoorpakarno Heyrambho Skandapoorvajaha Meaning:The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another name for Lord Subrahmanya) 3.Shodashaitaani Namaani Yah Pateth Srunuyaadapi Vidyaarambhe Vivahe Cha Praveshey Nirgamey Tatah Sangraamey Sarva Kaaryeshu Vighnas Tasya Na Jaayathe Abheepsitaartha Siddhyartham Poojitoya Surairapi Sarva Vighna Chhido Tasmai Sree Ganaadhipataye Namaha Meaning:Whoever the one who recites and listens to these sixteen names at the beginning of studies, at the time of marriage, while entering or departing a place, or at the battle field, all their obstacles will be removed. Even the Gods worship Lord Ganesha to receive the fulfillment of their actions. Oh Lord Ganesh, the One who has this power of destroying all the obstacles in the way of the devotees, I prostrate before you. Ohm Eikdantaye Vidmahe, Vakratundaye Dhi-Mahi Tan No Buddhih Prachodayat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest guest Report post Posted April 11, 2004 Ganesh is destroying impediment, but you have to know He's not God, he's a powerful servant. God is Krsna, and chanting the maha mantra Hare Krishna is the best method of destroying the impediments of this age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganeshprasad 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2004 Jai Ganesh Re (Ganesh is destroying impediment, but you have to know He's not God, he's a powerful servant.) Since time in memorial lord Ganesh has been prayed to first, to remove obstacles. He is worthy of our worship what ever his position in relation to the supreme Lord. There is no need for you to call him a servant unless you are at same level or above him. You are welcome to practice your own sadhna there is no compulsion for you to worship lord Ganesh nor is there any need to change the tradition on your account. Jai Shree Krishna The world disappears in him. He is the peaceful, the good, the one without a second. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 12, 2004 Ganapathi is called MuzhuMudharKadavul in tamil. Which means " the first and foremost and the complete god". All rituals start with worshipping Ganesh. All Tamil Literature start with praise for Ganapathi. Every ritual , every homa, starts with Ganapathi Vandhana. Even nitya karmas ( like Sandhya Vandan) starts with Ganesh worship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
