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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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