In India, "Lord Ganesha" is often prayed to before embarking upon any business endeavor or trip. It's thought his invocation brings protection & success. These "Ganpati" mantras can be a powerful tool to stir the mind and create lasting change in anyone's life. 1) Making a Path / Prayer for Success Om shreem hreem kleem klown Gum Ganapathaye Vara varatha sarvajanamay Vasamaanaya swaha Ekdantaya vidmahe Vakratundaya dheemahi Tanno danti prachodayat Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Maha " Ganpati " mool matra is a very powerful mantra, which is chanted to invoke " Lord Ganesha ", the remover of obstacles. It is believed that " Ganesha " mool mantra needs to be chanted before beginning any new project as it will help to remove any obstacles & give success in one's efforts, so he can enlighten us as to where we should go. It's recommended this mantra be repeated 1008 times for true effectiveness. Most people chant for 21 days, 108 times every day. Aum - the holy word Shreem hreem kleem klown - invocation of "Gods or Goddesses" Ganpathaye - Ganesha Varadhe - keep away Sarvjanmaye - everything to do with Vasmaanye - arguments or quibbles Swaha - holy chant Ekdantaya Vidmahe - I bow to the "Lord" with one tusk Vakratundaya Vidmahe - I worship the "Lord" who has a curved trunk Tanno Danti Prachodayat - may the virtuous one guide us to the honorable path Om Shanti Shanti Shanti - Oh Lord! Give me peace, Give me peace, Give me peace
(MANTRA) Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada What do these words mean?? VAKRATUNDA - means one that is not straight or curved trunk MAHAKAYA - means large body, if we see that in a more divine sense it means most powerful SURYAKOTI SAMAPRABHA - means whose aura is like light of crores of sun put together NIRVIGHNAM - obstacle free KURUME - give me DEVA - "GOD" SARVA - all KARYESHU - work SARVADA -- always obstacle free FULL MEANING:- "Oh GOD" with curved trunk, large body whose aura is likes light of crores of sun. Please make my entire work obstacle free forever.
(SERVE "GOD" IN YOUR MIND BY THINKING & LOVING HIM IN YOUR MIND) Once there was a very poor devotee of the Lord. He wanted to serve the Lord but he was not having any money with him to buy something which he could offer to the Lord. In this dismay he said to the Lord, "I am so poor Lord that i do not have even simple food to serve you." On this Lord told him to offer him some water only. Somehow there was in water also available with him at that time so he showed his inability to serve water also to the Lord. On this, Lord asked him to serve him with simple leaves of a tree but he could not even bring the leaves to the Lord as had got hurt in his leg & could not walk. On this, Lord told him to "Serve him in his mind only by thinking & loving the Lord in his mind". So, the devotee thought of Lord & prayed him in his mind with great Love & Lord became very happy with him. In Bhagwat Gita "Lord Krishna" said, if one offers me with Love & devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or even water, i will accept it.
"PANCHMUKHI GANESHA" 1) Panchmukhi Ganesha with Panchmukhi Hanuman 2) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Auspicious) 3) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Pattachitra) 4) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Fusion) 5) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Pattachitra) 6) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Royal) 7) Panchmukhi Ganesha (Orissa painting) 8) Maha Meru Panchamukhi Ganpati Temple 9) Panchmukhi Ganesha Temple (In Banglore) 10) Panchmukhi Ganesha
Once there were four disciples of a "SPIRITUAL GURU". Three of the disciples always used to spend all of their time in debating and talking about the existence of "GOD" & all types of intellectual pursuits. Fourth one was a simple man who had great faith in "GOD" & always used to sweep the floors of the temple. At the end, this simple man got enlightment first. At this the intellectual disciples asked their "GURU" how come the simple man got enlightment first. At that time their "GURU" responded, "When he was sweeping the temple floor, he was also sweeping the corners of his mind of all doubts". "HIS FIRM FAITH IN GOD WITHOUT ANY DOUBT" is the reason that he is able to attain to enlightenment first. In one's life, 'Faith in God' gives us a direction in understanding this Universe & it's people, while doubt creates uncertainty, distrust & disbelief in life. Doubting Soul finds happiness neither in this world nor in the next, while the faithful one's attain peace & reach to "GOD" easily.
"OM SAI RAM"
(10 Shocking Things about "Lord Ganesha" that no one knows) 1) "Lord Ganesha" is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the ' Panchayatana Puja '. 2) According to 'Shiv Purana' it was 'Maa Parvati's' friends 'Jaya & Vijaya's decision to make 'Lord Ganesha'. They had suggested 'Maa Parvati' that 'Nandi' and other 'Ganas' follow the instructions of 'Lord Shiva' only. Therefore, there should be someone who follows 'Maa Parvati's' orders too. Hence, 'Maa Parvati' made 'Lord Ganesha' from the dirt of her body. 3)According, to 'Shiv Maha Puran' the body colour of 'Lord Ganesha' is green & red. 4) According, to BRAHMAVAVART PURANA, 'Goddess Parvati' had kept PUNYAK fast for a baby boy. As a result of this fast only, 'Lord Krishna' in disguise of a baby boy came to 'Maa Parvati'. 5)According, to 'Brahmavavart Purana' one day 'Tulsi Devi' was crossing through the banks of 'Ganges'. That time 'Lord Ganesha' was meditating there. Seeing Ganesha, Tulsi Devi got attracted towards him. She asked him to marry her but, Ganesha refused to do so. In anger, Tulsi Devi cursed Ganesha that he will marry soon with two girls & Ganesha in return cursed her to be a plant. 6) According, to 'Shiv Maha Puran' when 'Lord Shiva' was going to destroy Tripur, an 'Akashvani ' happened that till the time he worships 'Ganesha' he won't be able to destroy Tripur. Then 'Lord Shiva' called 'Bhadrakali' and did 'Gajanan Puja'. He won the battle. 7) Mahabharat epic has been written by 'Lord Ganesha'. 8) According, to 'Ganesha Purana' the MULADHAR CHAKRA of a human body is known as 'GANESHA'. 9) According to 'Ganesha Purana' there are 8 Gana in Chandpuran - Magan, Nagan, Yagan, Jagan, Bhagan, Ragan, Sagan & Tagan. Alphabets are also known as 'Gana'. 10) 'Vinayaka or Gananayaka' is another name for "Ganesha". GANA NAYAKA is the 'Lord' of 'Ganas' or one who defeats Gana.
"GANESHA SHARNAM" "Lord Ganesha, You Are My Refuge"
"GANESHA DHYANAM" "Meditation on our loving Ganesha" Translation:- ' O elephant-faced Lord ' who is served by all creations & satisfied with the juice of "Kapittha and jambu" fruits, son of "Uma" remover of sufferings & pains, O Remover O obstacles, Vigneshvara, i bow at your lotus feet.
When we say that "LORD GANESHA" is the Lord of wisdom, wealth, prosperity, knowledge & profit, we can see that the member of his family mean each of these words. The mantra recited on 'Ganesha Chaturthi' with his wives and his sons. Mantra:- (Om Sri Ganeshav Namah Riddhi-Siddhi Shubh-Labh) Means:- That we invite "Lord Ganesha" with his whole family to bless us. Devotees believe that if "Lord Ganesha " comes alone he will not stay for long & would go back to his family. So, the invitation to the entire family makes "Lord Ganesha " stay with his devotees.
In India, there is a temple in Indore (Mahya Pradesh) called "Shri Shri Vidya Dham" which is the only temple that has idols of full family of "LORD GANESHA". Full family here means:- "Lord Ganesha" with his two wives, Goddess 'Riddhi & Siddhi', two sons 'Shubh & Labh', one daughter 'Maa Santoshi ', daughter in law 'Tushti ' (Shubh's wife), 'Pushti ' (Labh's wife), two grandsons 'Aamod & Pramod'.
Here are some beautiful and rare images of "LORD GANESHA", the "GOD" of wisdom, knowledge and new-beginnings....... 1) A very-very rare miracle stone having resemblance of "LORD GANESHA". Temple exists for many centuries in "Keralapuram" near Nagarcoil Dist. in Tamil Nadu. 'Adisiya Vinayakar Koyil' literally translates to 'Miracle Ganesha Temple'. Sri Mahadevar Athisaya Vinayakar temple-Keralapuram. 2)"LORD GANESHA" dressed up as 'Uma-Maheshwara'- the half "SHIVA", the half "PARVATI" form. 3) "LORD GANESHA" with "KARTIKEYA" in his lap. 4)Numererous small idols of "LORD GANESHA". 5) "LORD GANESHA" is sitting on two tigers.
6) "LORD GANESHA" with his two wives GODDESS "RIDDHI & SIDDHI".
7) Little "GANESHA" with his father "LORD SHIVA".
OM Kayena Vacha Mana Sendriyair Va Budhyaatmana Va Prakruteh Swabhavat Karomi Yadyat Sakalam Parasmai "Guru" Varayeti Samarpayami "Shri Sai Nathay Pranamastu"
