Complete Guide to Shri Ganapati Stotram
Introduction to Shri Ganapati Stotram
Shri Ganapati Stotram is a comprehensive hymn dedicated to Lord Ganapati — the supreme leader (Pati) of the divine forces (Ganas). This stotram celebrates Ganesha's role as the foremost deity who governs the cosmic order, removes obstacles from the path of devotees, and bestows wisdom, prosperity, and success in all undertakings.
Spiritual Significance of Shri Ganapati Stotram
As Ganapati, Lord Ganesha commands the armies of divine beings (Ganas) and serves as the gatekeeper to all forms of divine grace. This stotram invokes his complete divine authority, making it a powerful prayer for general well-being, protection, and the successful initiation of any new venture or project.
Shri Ganapati Stotram Lyrics
॥ श्री गणपति स्तोत्रम् ॥
जेतुं यस्त्रिपुरं हरेणहरिणा व्याजाद्बलिं बध्नता
स्रष्टुं वारिभवोद्भवेनभुवनं शेषेण धर्तुं धराम्।
पार्वत्या महिषासुरप्रमथनेसिद्धाधिपैः सिद्धये
ध्यातः पञ्चशरेण विश्वजितयेपायात्स नागाननः॥1॥
विघ्नध्वान्तनिवारणैकतरणि-र्विघ्नाटवीहव्यवाड्
विघ्नव्यालकुलाभिमानगरुडोविघ्नेभपञ्चाननः।
विघ्नोत्तुङ्गगिरिप्रभेदन-पविर्विघ्नाम्बुधेर्वाडवो
विघ्नाघौधघनप्रचण्डपवनोविघ्नेश्वरः पातु नः॥2॥
खर्वं स्थूलतनुं गजेन्द्रवदनंलम्बोदरं सुन्दरं
प्रस्यन्दन्मदगन्धलुब्धम-धुपव्यालोलगण्डस्थलम्।
दन्ताघातविदारितारिरुधिरैःसिन्दूरशोभाकरं
वन्दे शैलसुतासुतं गणपतिंसिद्धिप्रदं कामदम्॥3॥
गजाननाय महसेप्रत्यूहतिमिरच्छिदे।
अपारकरुणा-पूरतरङ्गितदृशे नमः॥4॥
अगजाननपद्मार्कंगजाननमहर्निशम्।
अनेकदन्तं भक्तानामेक-दन्तमुपास्महे॥5॥
श्वेताङ्गं श्वेतवस्त्रं सितकु-सुमगणैः पूजितं श्वेतगन्धैः
क्षीराब्धौ रत्नदीपैः सुरनर-तिलकं रत्नसिंहासनस्थम्।
दोर्भिः पाशाङ्कुशाब्जा-भयवरमनसं चन्द्रमौलिं त्रिनेत्रं
ध्यायेच्छान्त्यर्थमीशं गणपति-ममलं श्रीसमेतं प्रसन्नम्॥6॥
आवाहये तं गणराजदेवंरक्तोत्पलाभासमशेषवन्द्यम्।
विघ्नान्तकं विघ्नहरं गणेशंभजामि रौद्रं सहितं च सिद्धया॥7॥
यं ब्रह्म वेदान्तविदो वदन्तिपरं प्रधानं पुरुषं तथान्ये।
विश्वोद्गतेः कारणमीश्वरं वातस्मै नमो विघ्नविनाशनाय॥8॥
विघ्नेश वीर्याणि विचित्रकाणिवन्दीजनैर्मागधकैः स्मृतानि।
श्रुत्वा समुत्तिष्ठ गजानन त्वंब्राह्मे जगन्मङ्गलकं कुरुष्व॥9॥
गणेश हेरम्ब गजाननेतिमहोदर स्वानुभवप्रकाशिन्।
वरिष्ठ सिद्धिप्रिय बुद्धिनाथवदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥10॥
अनेकविघ्नान्तक वक्रतुण्डस्वसंज्ञवासिंश्च चतुर्भुजेति।
कवीश देवान्तकनाशकारिन्वदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥11॥
अनन्तचिद्रूपमयं गणेशंह्यभेदभेदादिविहीनमाद्यम्।
हृदि प्रकाशस्य धरं स्वधीस्थंतमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥12॥
विश्वादिभूतं हृदि योगिनां वैप्रत्यक्षरूपेण विभान्तमेकम्।
सदा निरालम्बसमाधिगम्यंतमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥13॥
यदीयवीर्येण समर्थभूता मायातया संरचितं च विश्वम्।
नागात्मकं ह्यात्मतया प्रतीतंतमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥14॥
सर्वान्तरे संस्थितमेकमूढंयदाज्ञया सर्वमिदं विभाति।
अनन्तरूपं हृदि बोधकं वैतमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥15॥
यं योगिनो योगबलेन साध्यंकुर्वन्ति तं कः स्तवनेन नौति।
अतः प्रणामेन सुसिद्धिदोऽस्तुतमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥16॥
देवेन्द्रमौलिमन्दार-मकरन्दकणारुणाः।
विघ्नान् हरन्तुहेरम्बचरणाम्बुजरेणवः॥17॥
एकदन्तं महाकायंलम्बोदरगजाननम्।
विघ्ननाशकरं देवंहेरम्बं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥18॥
यदक्षरं पदं भ्रष्टंमात्राहीनं च यद्भवेत्।
तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां देवप्रसीद परमेश्वर॥19॥
॥ इति श्रीगणपतिस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
॥ Shri Ganapati Stotram ॥
Jetum Yastripuram HarenaHarina Vyajadbalim Badhnata
Srashtum VaribhavodbhavenaBhuvanam Sheshena Dhartum Dharam।
Parvatya MahishasurapramathaneSiddhadhipaih Siddhaye
Dhyatah Panchasharena VishvajitayePayatsa Nagananah॥1॥
Vighnadhvantanivaranaikatarani-Rvighnatavihavyavad
VighnavyalakulabhimanagarudoVighnebhapanchananah।
Vighnottungagiriprabhedana-Pavirvighnambudhervadavo
VighnaghaudhaghanaprachandapavanoVighneshvarah Patu Nah॥2॥
Kharvam Sthulatanum GajendravadanamLambodaram Sundaram
Prasyandanmadagandhalubdhama-Dhupavyalolagandasthalam।
DantaghatavidaritarirudhiraihSindurashobhakaram
Vande Shailasutasutam GanapatimSiddhipradam Kamadam॥3॥
Gajananaya MahasePratyuhatimirachchhide।
Aparakaruna-Puratarangitadrishe Namah॥4॥
AgajananapadmarkamGajananamaharnisham।
Anekadantam Bhaktanameka-Dantamupasmahe॥5॥
Shvetangam Shvetavastram Sitaku-Sumaganaih Pujitam Shvetagandhaih
Kshirabdhau Ratnadipaih Suranara-Tilakam Ratnasimhasanastham।
Dorbhih Pashankushabja-Bhayavaramanasam Chandramaulim Trinetram
Dhyayechchhantyarthamisham Ganapati-Mamalam Shrisametam Prasannam॥6॥
Avahaye Tam GanarajadevamRaktotpalabhasamasheshavandyam।
Vighnantakam Vighnaharam GaneshamBhajami Raudram Sahitam Cha Siddhaya॥7॥
Yam Brahma Vedantavido VadantiParam Pradhanam Purusham Tathanye।
Vishvodgateh Karanamishvaram VaTasmai Namo Vighnavinashanaya॥8॥
Vighnesha Viryani VichitrakaniVandijanairmagadhakaih Smritani।
Shrutva Samuttishtha Gajanana TvamBrahme Jaganmangalakam Kurushva॥9॥
Ganesha Heramba GajananetiMahodara Svanubhavaprakashin।
Varishtha Siddhipriya BuddhinathaVadanta Evam Tyajata Prabhitih॥10॥
Anekavighnantaka VakratundaSvasamjnavasimshcha Chaturbhujeti।
Kavisha DevantakanashakarinVadanta Evam Tyajata Prabhitih॥11॥
Anantachidrupamayam GaneshamHyabhedabhedadivihinamadyam।
Hridi Prakashasya Dharam SvadhisthamTamekadantam Sharanam Vrajamah॥12॥
Vishvadibhutam Hridi Yoginam VaiPratyaksharupena Vibhantamekam।
Sada NiralambasamadhigamyamTamekadantam Sharanam Vrajamah॥13॥
Yadiyaviryena Samarthabhuta MayaTaya Samrachitam Cha Vishvam।
Nagatmakam Hyatmataya PratitamTamekadantam Sharanam Vrajamah॥14॥
Sarvantare SamsthitamekamudhamYadajnaya Sarvamidam Vibhati।
Anantarupam Hridi Bodhakam VaiTamekadantam Sharanam Vrajamah॥15॥
Yam Yogino Yogabalena SadhyamKurvanti Tam Kah Stavanena Nauti।
Atah Pranamena SusiddhidoastuTamekadantam Sharanam Vrajamah॥16॥
Devendramaulimandara-Makarandakanarunah।
Vighnan HarantuHerambacharanambujarenavah॥17॥
Ekadantam MahakayamLambodaragajananam।
Vighnanashakaram DevamHerambam Pranamamyaham॥18॥
Yadaksharam Padam BhrashtamMatrahinam Cha Yadbhavet।
Tatsarvam Kshamyatam DevaPrasida Parameshvara॥19॥
॥ Iti Shriganapatistotram Sampurnam ॥
Verse-by-Verse Meaning of Shri Ganapati Stotram
1 First Verse
जेतुं यस्त्रिपुरं हरेण हरिणा व्याजाद्बलिं बध्नता
स्रष्टुं वारिभवोद्भवेन भुवनं शेषेण धर्तुं धराम्।
पार्वत्या महिषासुरप्रमथने सिद्धाधिपैः सिद्धये
ध्यातः पञ्चशरेण विश्वजितये पायात्स नागाननः॥
स्रष्टुं वारिभवोद्भवेन भुवनं शेषेण धर्तुं धराम्।
पार्वत्या महिषासुरप्रमथने सिद्धाधिपैः सिद्धये
ध्यातः पञ्चशरेण विश्वजितये पायात्स नागाननः॥
Word Meanings: जेतुम् (Jetum) = to conquer; त्रिपुरम् (Tripuram) = Tripura; हरेण (Harena) = by Hara (Shiva); हरिणा (Harina) = by Hari (Vishnu); व्याजात् (Vyajat) = by stratagem; बलिम् (Balim) = Bali; बध्नता (Badhnata) = binding; स्रष्टुम् (Srashtum) = to create; वारिभवोद्भवेन (Variabhavodbhavena) = by the lotus-born (Brahma); भुवनम् (Bhuvanam) = the world; शेषेण (Sheshena) = by Shesha; धर्तुम् (Dhartum) = to support; धराम् (Dharam) = the earth; पार्वत्या (Parvatya) = by Parvati; महिषासुरप्रमथने (Mahishasura-pramathane) = in destroying Mahishasura; सिद्धाधिपैः (Siddhadhipaih) = by the lords of Siddhas; सिद्धये (Siddhaye) = for accomplishment; पञ्चशरेण (Panchasharena) = by the five-arrowed one (Kamadeva); विश्वजितये (Vishvajitaye) = for conquering the universe; नागाननः (Nagananah) = the elephant-faced
Translation: May that elephant-faced God protect us — He who was meditated upon by Shiva to conquer Tripura, by Vishnu to bind Bali, by Brahma to create the world, by Shesha to support the earth, by Parvati to destroy Mahishasura, by the lords of Siddhas for accomplishment, and by Kamadeva for conquering the universe.
2 Second Verse
विघ्नध्वान्तनिवारणैकतरणिर्विघ्नाटवीहव्यवाड्
विघ्नव्यालकुलाभिमानगरुडो विघ्नेभपञ्चाननः।
विघ्नोत्तुङ्गगिरिप्रभेदनपविर्विघ्नाम्बुधेर्वाडवो
विघ्नाघौधघनप्रचण्डपवनो विघ्नेश्वरः पातु नः॥
विघ्नव्यालकुलाभिमानगरुडो विघ्नेभपञ्चाननः।
विघ्नोत्तुङ्गगिरिप्रभेदनपविर्विघ्नाम्बुधेर्वाडवो
विघ्नाघौधघनप्रचण्डपवनो विघ्नेश्वरः पातु नः॥
Word Meanings: विघ्नध्वान्तनिवारणैकतरणिः (Vighna-dhvanta-nivarana-eka-taranih) = the sole sun that dispels the darkness of obstacles; विघ्नाटवीहव्यवाट् (Vighna-atavi-havyavat) = the fire that burns the forest of obstacles; विघ्नव्यालकुलाभिमानगरुडः (Vighna-vyala-kula-abhimana-garudah) = the Garuda that conquers the serpents of obstacles; विघ्नेभपञ्चाननः (Vighna-ibha-panchananah) = the lion that slays the elephants of obstacles; विघ्नोत्तुङ्गगिरिप्रभेदनपविः (Vighna-uttunga-giri-prabhedana-pavih) = the thunderbolt that shatters the mountain of obstacles; विघ्नाम्बुधेर्वाडवः (Vighna-ambudher-vadavah) = the submarine fire of the ocean of obstacles; विघ्नाघौधघनप्रचण्डपवनः (Vighna-agha-ogha-ghana-prachanda-pavanah) = the fierce wind that disperses the dense clouds of sinful obstacles; विघ्नेश्वरः (Vighneshvarah) = the Lord of obstacles
Translation: May the Lord of obstacles protect us — He who is the sole sun dispelling the darkness of obstacles, the fire burning the forest of obstacles, the Garuda conquering the serpents of obstacles, the lion slaying the elephants of obstacles, the thunderbolt shattering the mountains of obstacles, the submarine fire of the ocean of obstacles, and the fierce wind dispersing the dense clouds of sinful obstacles.
3 Third Verse
खर्वं स्थूलतनुं गजेन्द्रवदनं लम्बोदरं सुन्दरं
प्रस्यन्दन्मदगन्धलुब्धमधुपव्यालोलगण्डस्थलम्।
दन्ताघातविदारितारिरुधिरैः सिन्दूरशोभाकरं
वन्दे शैलसुतासुतं गणपतिं सिद्धिप्रदं कामदम्॥
प्रस्यन्दन्मदगन्धलुब्धमधुपव्यालोलगण्डस्थलम्।
दन्ताघातविदारितारिरुधिरैः सिन्दूरशोभाकरं
वन्दे शैलसुतासुतं गणपतिं सिद्धिप्रदं कामदम्॥
Word Meanings: खर्वम् (Kharvam) = short/stout; स्थूलतनुम् (Sthulatanum) = of large body; गजेन्द्रवदनम् (Gajendra-vadanam) = elephant-lord-faced; लम्बोदरम् (Lambodaram) = pot-bellied; सुन्दरम् (Sundaram) = beautiful; प्रस्यन्दन्मदगन्धलुब्धमधुपव्यालोलगण्डस्थलम् (Prasyandan-mada-gandha-lubdha-madhupa-vyalola-ganda-sthalam) = whose temples are playfully surrounded by bees greedy for the fragrance of the oozing rut fluid; दन्ताघातविदारितारिरुधिरैः (Dantaghata-vidarita-ari-rudhiraih) = with the blood of enemies torn by his tusk-strikes; सिन्दूरशोभाकरम् (Sindura-shobha-karam) = made beautiful like vermilion; शैलसुतासुतम् (Shailasuta-sutam) = son of the mountain's daughter (Parvati); सिद्धिप्रदम् (Siddhipradam) = bestower of success; कामदम् (Kamadam) = fulfiller of desires
Translation: I worship Ganapati, son of Parvati — stout with a large body, elephant-lord-faced, pot-bellied yet beautiful, whose temples are playfully attended by bees greedy for the fragrance of oozing rut fluid, made beautiful as vermilion by the blood of enemies torn by his tusks — the bestower of success and fulfiller of desires.
4 Fourth Verse
गजाननाय महसे प्रत्यूहतिमिरच्छिदे।
अपारकरुणापूरतरङ्गितदृशे नमः॥
अपारकरुणापूरतरङ्गितदृशे नमः॥
Word Meanings: गजाननाय (Gajananaya) = to the elephant-faced one; महसे (Mahase) = to the great; प्रत्यूहतिमिरच्छिदे (Pratyuha-timira-chchhide) = to the destroyer of the darkness of obstacles; अपारकरुणापूरतरङ्गितदृशे (Apara-karuna-pura-tarangita-drishe) = to one whose eyes overflow with waves of boundless compassion; नमः (Namah) = salutations
Translation: Salutations to the great elephant-faced one who destroys the darkness of obstacles, whose eyes are overflowing with waves of boundless compassion.
5 Fifth Verse
अगजाननपद्मार्कं गजाननमहर्निशम्।
अनेकदन्तं भक्तानाम् एकदन्तमुपास्महे॥
अनेकदन्तं भक्तानाम् एकदन्तमुपास्महे॥
Word Meanings: अगजाननपद्मार्कम् (Agaja-anana-padma-arkam) = the sun to the lotus-face of Agaja (Parvati); गजाननम् (Gajananam) = the elephant-faced; अहर्निशम् (Aharnisham) = day and night; अनेकदन्तम् (Anekadantam) = the one with multiple tusks (remover of many problems); भक्तानाम् (Bhaktanam) = of devotees; एकदन्तम् (Ekadantam) = the one-tusked; उपास्महे (Upasmahe) = we worship
Translation: We worship day and night the one-tusked, elephant-faced God — who is like the sun to the lotus-face of Parvati, and who removes the many troubles of devotees.
6 Sixth Verse
श्वेताङ्गं श्वेतवस्त्रं सितकुसुमगणैः पूजितं श्वेतगन्धैः
क्षीराब्धौ रत्नदीपैः सुरनरतिलकं रत्नसिंहासनस्थम्।
दोर्भिः पाशाङ्कुशाब्जाभयवरमनसं चन्द्रमौलिं त्रिनेत्रं
ध्यायेच्छान्त्यर्थमीशं गणपतिममलं श्रीसमेतं प्रसन्नम्॥
क्षीराब्धौ रत्नदीपैः सुरनरतिलकं रत्नसिंहासनस्थम्।
दोर्भिः पाशाङ्कुशाब्जाभयवरमनसं चन्द्रमौलिं त्रिनेत्रं
ध्यायेच्छान्त्यर्थमीशं गणपतिममलं श्रीसमेतं प्रसन्नम्॥
Word Meanings: श्वेताङ्गम् (Shvetangam) = white-bodied; श्वेतवस्त्रम् (Shvetavastram) = white-clad; सितकुसुमगणैः (Sita-kusuma-ganaih) = with groups of white flowers; पूजितम् (Pujitam) = worshipped; क्षीराब्धौ (Kshirabdhau) = in the ocean of milk; रत्नदीपैः (Ratnadipaih) = with jeweled lamps; सुरनरतिलकम् (Suranara-tilakam) = the mark/best among gods and humans; रत्नसिंहासनस्थम् (Ratna-simhasana-stham) = seated on a jeweled throne; दोर्भिः (Dorbhih) = with arms; पाशाङ्कुशाब्जाभयवरमनसम् (Pasha-ankusha-abja-abhaya-vara-manasam) = holding noose, goad, lotus, and showing gestures of fearlessness and boon-granting; चन्द्रमौलिम् (Chandramaulim) = moon-crested; त्रिनेत्रम् (Trinetram) = three-eyed; ध्यायेत् (Dhyayet) = should meditate; शान्त्यर्थम् (Shantyartham) = for peace; ईशम् (Isham) = the Lord; अमलम् (Amalam) = pure; श्रीसमेतम् (Shrisamet) = accompanied by Shri (Lakshmi); प्रसन्नम् (Prasannam) = gracious
Translation: For peace, one should meditate on the Lord Ganapati — white-bodied, white-clad, worshipped with white flowers and fragrances, the jewel among gods and men seated on a gem-studded throne in the ocean of milk, holding noose, goad, and lotus with gestures of fearlessness and boon-granting, moon-crested, three-eyed, pure, accompanied by Shri, and gracious.
7 Seventh Verse
आवाहये तं गणराजदेवं रक्तोत्पलाभासम् अशेषवन्द्यम्।
विघ्नान्तकं विघ्नहरं गणेशं भजामि रौद्रं सहितं च सिद्ध्या॥
विघ्नान्तकं विघ्नहरं गणेशं भजामि रौद्रं सहितं च सिद्ध्या॥
Word Meanings: आवाहये (Avahaye) = I invoke; गणराजदेवम् (Ganaraja-devam) = the God who is king of the ganas; रक्तोत्पलाभासम् (Raktotpala-abhasam) = shining like a red lotus; अशेषवन्द्यम् (Ashesha-vandyam) = worshipped by all without exception; विघ्नान्तकम् (Vighnantakam) = the destroyer of obstacles; विघ्नहरम् (Vighnaharam) = the remover of obstacles; भजामि (Bhajami) = I worship; रौद्रम् (Raudram) = the fierce one; सिद्ध्या (Siddhya) = with Siddhi (accomplishment personified)
Translation: I invoke and worship the God Ganesha, king of the ganas — shining like a red lotus, worshipped by all without exception, the destroyer and remover of obstacles, fierce, accompanied by Siddhi (the goddess of accomplishment).
8 Eighth Verse
यं ब्रह्म वेदान्तविदो वदन्ति परं प्रधानं पुरुषं तथान्ये।
विश्वोद्गतेः कारणमीश्वरं वा तस्मै नमो विघ्नविनाशनाय॥
विश्वोद्गतेः कारणमीश्वरं वा तस्मै नमो विघ्नविनाशनाय॥
Word Meanings: यम् (Yam) = whom; ब्रह्म (Brahma) = Brahman; वेदान्तविदः (Vedanta-vidah) = knowers of Vedanta; वदन्ति (Vadanti) = call; परम् (Param) = the supreme; प्रधानम् (Pradhanam) = Pradhana (primal nature); पुरुषम् (Purusham) = Purusha (cosmic being); तथा (Tatha) = so also; अन्ये (Anye) = others; विश्वोद्गतेः (Vishvodgateh) = of the universe's origin; कारणम् (Karanam) = cause; ईश्वरम् (Ishvaram) = the Lord; विघ्नविनाशनाय (Vighna-vinashanaya) = to the destroyer of obstacles
Translation: Salutations to Vighnavinashana (the destroyer of obstacles), whom the knowers of Vedanta call Brahman, whom others call the supreme Pradhana (primal matter) or Purusha (cosmic being), and who is the cause and Lord of the universe's origin.
9 Ninth Verse
विघ्नेश वीर्याणि विचित्रकाणि वन्दीजनैर्मागधकैः स्मृतानि।
श्रुत्वा समुत्तिष्ठ गजानन त्वं ब्राह्मे जगन्मङ्गलकं कुरुष्व॥
श्रुत्वा समुत्तिष्ठ गजानन त्वं ब्राह्मे जगन्मङ्गलकं कुरुष्व॥
Word Meanings: विघ्नेश (Vighnesha) = O Lord of obstacles; वीर्याणि (Viryani) = heroic deeds; विचित्रकाणि (Vichitrakani) = wondrous; वन्दीजनैः (Vandijanaih) = by bards; मागधकैः (Magadhakaih) = by panegyrists; स्मृतानि (Smritani) = recounted; श्रुत्वा (Shrutva) = having heard; समुत्तिष्ठ (Samuttishtha) = arise; गजानन (Gajanana) = O elephant-faced; ब्राह्मे (Brahme) = in Brahma's (hour); जगन्मङ्गलकम् (Jagan-mangalakam) = the welfare of the world; कुरुष्व (Kurushva) = bring about
Translation: O Lord of obstacles, Your wondrous heroic deeds have been recounted by bards and panegyrists. Having heard them, arise, O elephant-faced one! In the Brahma hour (dawn), bring about the welfare of the world!
10 Tenth Verse
गणेश हेरम्ब गजाननेति महोदर स्वानुभवप्रकाशिन्।
वरिष्ठ सिद्धिप्रिय बुद्धिनाथ वदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥
वरिष्ठ सिद्धिप्रिय बुद्धिनाथ वदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥
Word Meanings: गणेश (Ganesha) = O Ganesha; हेरम्ब (Heramba) = O Heramba (protector of the helpless); गजानन (Gajanana) = O elephant-faced; महोदर (Mahodara) = O great-bellied; स्वानुभवप्रकाशिन् (Svanubhava-prakashin) = O illuminator of self-realization; वरिष्ठ (Varishtha) = O most excellent; सिद्धिप्रिय (Siddhipriya) = O lover of Siddhi; बुद्धिनाथ (Buddhinatha) = O lord of wisdom; वदन्तः (Vadantah) = uttering; एवम् (Evam) = thus; त्यजत (Tyajata) = abandon; प्रभीतीः (Prabhitih) = fears
Translation: "O Ganesha, O Heramba, O elephant-faced, O great-bellied, O illuminator of self-realization, O most excellent, O lover of Siddhi, O lord of wisdom!" — uttering these names thus, abandon all fears.
11 Eleventh Verse
अनेकविघ्नान्तक वक्रतुण्ड स्वसंज्ञवासिंश्च चतुर्भुजेति।
कवीश देवान्तकनाशकारिन् वदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥
कवीश देवान्तकनाशकारिन् वदन्त एवं त्यजत प्रभीतीः॥
Word Meanings: अनेकविघ्नान्तक (Aneka-vighnantaka) = O destroyer of many obstacles; वक्रतुण्ड (Vakratunda) = O curved-trunk; स्वसंज्ञवासिम् (Svasamjna-vasim) = O one who dwells in self-awareness; चतुर्भुज (Chaturbhuja) = O four-armed; कवीश (Kavisha) = O lord of poets; देवान्तकनाशकारिन् (Devantaka-nasha-karin) = O destroyer of the enemy of gods
Translation: "O destroyer of many obstacles, O curved-trunk, O one dwelling in self-awareness, O four-armed one, O lord of poets, O destroyer of the enemy of gods!" — uttering thus, abandon all fears.
12 Twelfth Verse
अनन्तचिद्रूपमयं गणेशं ह्यभेदभेदादिविहीनमाद्यम्।
हृदि प्रकाशस्य धरं स्वधीस्थं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
हृदि प्रकाशस्य धरं स्वधीस्थं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
Word Meanings: अनन्तचिद्रूपमयम् (Ananta-chid-rupa-mayam) = made of infinite consciousness; अभेदभेदादिविहीनम् (Abheda-bheda-adi-vihinam) = beyond difference and non-difference; आद्यम् (Adyam) = the primeval; हृदि (Hridi) = in the heart; प्रकाशस्य (Prakashasya) = of illumination; धरम् (Dharam) = the bearer; स्वधीस्थम् (Svadhistham) = established in one's own intellect; तम् एकदन्तम् (Tam ekadantam) = that one-tusked; शरणम् व्रजामः (Sharanam vrajamah) = we take refuge
Translation: We take refuge in that one-tusked Ganesha — who is made of infinite consciousness, beyond all duality, the primordial one, the bearer of illumination in the heart, established in one's own intellect.
13 Thirteenth Verse
विश्वादिभूतं हृदि योगिनां वै प्रत्यक्षरूपेण विभान्तमेकम्।
सदा निरालम्बसमाधिगम्यं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
सदा निरालम्बसमाधिगम्यं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
Word Meanings: विश्वादिभूतम् (Vishvadibhutam) = the origin of the universe; हृदि (Hridi) = in the heart; योगिनाम् (Yoginam) = of yogis; प्रत्यक्षरूपेण (Pratyaksha-rupena) = in directly perceivable form; विभान्तम् (Vibhantam) = shining; एकम् (Ekam) = the one; निरालम्बसमाधिगम्यम् (Niralamba-samadhi-gamyam) = attainable through supportless samadhi (deep meditation)
Translation: We take refuge in that one-tusked Ganesha — the origin of the universe, who shines in the hearts of yogis in directly perceivable form, the one who is attainable through supportless deep meditation.
14 Fourteenth Verse
यदीयवीर्येण समर्थभूता मायातया संरचितं च विश्वम्।
नागात्मकं ह्यात्मतया प्रतीतं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
नागात्मकं ह्यात्मतया प्रतीतं तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
Word Meanings: यदीयवीर्येण (Yadiya-viryena) = by whose power; समर्थभूता (Samartha-bhuta) = having become capable; मायातया (Mayataya) = by Maya; संरचितम् (Samrachitam) = created/constructed; विश्वम् (Vishvam) = the universe; नागात्मकम् (Nagatmakam) = serpent-natured; ह्यात्मतया (Hyatmataya) = as the Self; प्रतीतम् (Pratitam) = perceived/experienced
Translation: We take refuge in that one-tusked Ganesha — by whose power Maya becomes capable of constructing this universe, which though serpentine (illusory) in nature, is experienced as the Self.
15 Fifteenth Verse
सर्वान्तरे संस्थितमेकमूढं यदाज्ञया सर्वमिदं विभाति।
अनन्तरूपं हृदि बोधकं वै तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
अनन्तरूपं हृदि बोधकं वै तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
Word Meanings: सर्वान्तरे (Sarvantare) = within all; संस्थितम् (Samsthitam) = established; एकम् (Ekam) = the one; ऊढम् (Udham) = the carrier/sustainer; यदाज्ञया (Yadajnaya) = by whose command; सर्वम् इदम् (Sarvam idam) = all this; विभाति (Vibhati) = shines; अनन्तरूपम् (Anantarupam) = of infinite form; हृदि (Hridi) = in the heart; बोधकम् (Bodhakam) = the awakener
Translation: We take refuge in that one-tusked Ganesha — who is established within all as the one sustainer, by whose command all this shines forth, who is of infinite form, the awakener in the heart.
16 Sixteenth Verse
यं योगिनो योगबलेन साध्यं कुर्वन्ति तं कः स्तवनेन नौति।
अतः प्रणामेन सुसिद्धिदोऽस्तु तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
अतः प्रणामेन सुसिद्धिदोऽस्तु तमेकदन्तं शरणम् व्रजामः॥
Word Meanings: यम् (Yam) = whom; योगिनः (Yoginah) = yogis; योगबलेन (Yogabalena) = by the power of yoga; साध्यम् (Sadhyam) = to be attained; कुर्वन्ति (Kurvanti) = make/perform; कः (Kah) = who; स्तवनेन (Stavanena) = by hymns; नौति (Nauti) = can adequately praise; अतः (Atah) = therefore; प्रणामेन (Pranamena) = by prostration; सुसिद्धिदः (Susiddhidah) = bestower of excellent accomplishments; अस्तु (Astu) = may it be
Translation: We take refuge in that one-tusked Ganesha — whom yogis strive to attain through the power of yoga. Who can adequately praise Him through hymns? Therefore, may our prostration itself grant us excellent accomplishments.
17 Seventeenth Verse
देवेन्द्रमौलिमन्दारमकरन्दकणारुणाः।
विघ्नान् हरन्तु हेरम्बचरणाम्बुजरेणवः॥
विघ्नान् हरन्तु हेरम्बचरणाम्बुजरेणवः॥
Word Meanings: देवेन्द्रमौलिमन्दारमकरन्दकणारुणाः (Devendra-mauli-mandara-makaranda-kana-arunah) = reddened by pollen drops from the Mandara (coral tree) flowers on Indra's crown; विघ्नान् (Vighnan) = obstacles; हरन्तु (Harantu) = may they remove; हेरम्बचरणाम्बुजरेणवः (Heramba-charanambuja-renavah) = the dust particles of Heramba's (Ganesha's) lotus feet
Translation: May the dust particles of Ganesha's lotus feet — reddened by the pollen from the Mandara flowers on Indra's crown (which touched those feet in prostration) — remove all obstacles.
18 Eighteenth Verse
एकदन्तं महाकायं लम्बोदरगजाननम्।
विघ्ननाशकरं देवं हेरम्बं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
विघ्ननाशकरं देवं हेरम्बं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Word Meanings: एकदन्तम् (Ekadantam) = one-tusked; महाकायम् (Mahakayam) = great-bodied; लम्बोदरगजाननम् (Lambodara-gajananam) = pot-bellied and elephant-faced; विघ्ननाशकरम् (Vighna-nashakaram) = remover of obstacles; देवम् (Devam) = God; हेरम्बम् (Herambam) = Heramba (Ganesha); प्रणमामि अहम् (Pranamami aham) = I bow down
Translation: I bow down to the God Heramba (Ganesha) — one-tusked, great-bodied, pot-bellied, elephant-faced, the remover of obstacles.
✦ Phala Shruti (Verse 19)
यदक्षरं पदं भ्रष्टं मात्राहीनं च यद्भवेत्।
तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां देव प्रसीद परमेश्वर॥
तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां देव प्रसीद परमेश्वर॥
Word Meanings: यदक्षरं (Yadaksharam) = whatever syllable; पदम् (Padam) = word; भ्रष्टम् (Bhrashtam) = mispronounced; मात्राहीनम् (Matrahinam) = deficient in metrical measure; यद्भवेत् (Yadbhavet) = whatever may be; तत्सर्वम् (Tatsarvam) = all that; क्षम्यताम् (Kshamyatam) = may be forgiven; देव (Deva) = O God; प्रसीद (Prasida) = be pleased; परमेश्वर (Parameshvara) = O Supreme Lord
Translation: O God, O Supreme Lord, whatever syllables or words may have been mispronounced, whatever errors in metre may have occurred — please forgive all that and be pleased.
Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Shri Ganapati Stotram
Spiritual Growth
- Divine Grace: Attracts the special blessings and protection of Lord Ganesha
- Inner Peace: Brings tranquility and contentment to the mind
- Positive Energy: Develops an attitude of gratitude and spiritual awareness
- Spiritual Progress: Enhances devotion and deepens spiritual understanding
Material and Worldly Benefits
- Obstacle Removal: Clears impediments from the path of progress
- Success: Enhances success in academic, professional, and personal endeavors
- Protection: Provides divine protection from negative forces and energies
- Family Harmony: Promotes peace and understanding among family members
Health and Well-being
- Mental Clarity: Enhances focus, concentration, and decision-making
- Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety and promotes emotional balance
- Physical Vitality: Supports overall health and well-being
- Karmic Purification: Helps dissolve accumulated negative karma
How to Chant Shri Ganapati Stotram: Complete Guide
Preparation for Chanting
- Personal Cleanliness: Take a bath and wear clean clothes
- Sacred Space: Sit in a clean, quiet place facing east or north
- Deity Image: Place an image or idol of Lord Ganesha before you
- Light a Lamp: Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp for auspiciousness
- Mental Preparation: Calm the mind with a few minutes of deep breathing
Step-by-Step Chanting Process
- Invocation: Begin with a brief prayer to Lord Ganesha
- Sankalpa: State your intention (spiritual growth, protection, or specific purpose)
- Recitation: Chant the stotram with clear pronunciation and devotional feeling
- Meditation: After chanting, sit quietly and meditate on the deity's form
- Prayer: Offer your heartfelt prayers and express gratitude
Important Guidelines
- Maintain regularity — daily practice yields the best results
- Chant with genuine devotion rather than mere mechanical repetition
- Try to understand the meaning of the verses for deeper spiritual impact
- Maintain a vegetarian diet on days of special devotion
- Share the merit of your practice by praying for the welfare of all beings
Best Times to Recite Shri Ganapati Stotram
Daily Practice
- Early Morning: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 - 6:00 AM) for maximum spiritual benefit
- Evening: During sunset (Sandhya Kaal) for divine blessings
- Before Sleep: For peaceful rest and divine protection through the night
Special Occasions
- Festival Days: During festivals associated with Lord Ganesha
- Ekadashi: Auspicious for spiritual practices and vrat observances
- Purnima (Full Moon): Enhanced spiritual energy for meditation and chanting
- Amavasya (New Moon): For removal of negative influences and karmic cleansing
Frequently Asked Questions about Ganapati Stotram
What is the Ganapati Stotram?
The Ganapati Stotram (गणपति स्तोत्रम्) is a devotional hymn that glorifies Lord Ganesha as Ganapati — the leader (pati) of the celestial hosts (ganas). The stotram describes Ganesha's divine form, cosmic powers, and benevolent nature. 'Ganapati' is one of the most ancient and important names of Ganesha, appearing in the Rigveda itself, establishing His worship as one of the oldest in the Hindu tradition.
What is the meaning of 'Ganapati'?
'Ganapati' is composed of 'Gana' (गण) meaning troops, attendants, or categories, and 'Pati' (पति) meaning lord or master. Ganapati is thus the 'Lord of the Ganas' — the divine attendants of Lord Shiva. On a deeper level, 'Gana' also refers to all categories of existence, making Ganapati the lord of all cosmic principles. The Ganapati Atharva Shirsha declares: 'Tvam Gananam Ganapati' — You are the Lord of all categories of existence.
When is the best time to chant the Ganapati Stotram?
The most auspicious times are Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, Wednesdays, and before any new beginning or auspicious ceremony. In Hindu tradition, Ganesha is always worshipped first (Pratham Pujya) before any deity, so this stotram is an ideal opening prayer for any puja or ritual. Morning recitation after lighting a lamp is the daily practice recommended for consistent blessings.
What are the benefits of chanting the Ganapati Stotram?
Regular recitation removes all obstacles (vighnna nashana), grants wisdom and intellect (buddhi), attracts prosperity (riddhi-siddhi), ensures success in new ventures, protects from enemies and negative energies, and bestows overall auspiciousness. Ganesha being Pratham Pujya (first worshipped), His stotram sets a divine foundation for all other worship and worldly activities. It is especially effective for students and business professionals.
How is the Ganapati Stotram used in daily worship?
The Ganapati Stotram is typically recited at the beginning of daily puja, before studying scriptures, before starting any important work, and during Sandhya Vandana. It can be combined with the Ganesha Mantra (Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha), Ganesha Gayatri, and offerings of modak, durva grass, and red flowers. It serves as a complete devotional practice for Ganesha worship when recited with understanding and faith.