Guest guest Posted November 3, 2001 Report Share Posted November 3, 2001 This is from .... http://www.chennaionline.com/festivalsnreligion/slogams/slogam26.asp BB AY Ganesha Pancharatnam Slokam Lord Ganesha or Lord Ganapati is the destroyer of obstacles. People mostly worship Him for siddhi, success in undertakings, and buddhi, intelligence. He is worshipped before any venture is begun. He is also the God of education, knowledge and wisdom, literature and fine arts. Lord Ganesha is also one of the five Gods - the worship of whom was popularized by Adi Shankaracharya; the other four being Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and Surya. The worship of these five deities is called the panchaayatana puja. In some cases, Skanda is also worshipped. It is said that Ganesha was born when the eternal couple contemplated on "Ohm". If you view Lord Ganesha sideways, you will see the symbol "Ohm" in Sanskrit. That's why Ganesha is called "Ohmkara" and worshipped first. "Ohm" is the pranava mantram which means "Excellent Boat" (Prakriti +Nava = PraNava). The PraNavam is the only means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Ganesha has four hands, an elephant's head and a big belly. His vehicle is a tiny mouse. In his hands he carries a rope (to carry devotees to truth), an axe (to cut devotees' attachments), and a sweet dessert ball - laddoo (to reward devotees for their spiritual activity). His fourth hand's palm is always extended to bless people. A unique combination of his elephant-like head and a quick moving mouse vehicle represents tremendous wisdom, intelligence and presence of mind. GANESHA PANCHARATNAM Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti SaadhakamKalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka RakshakamAnaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha DaityakamNataasubhasu 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. Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka BhaasvaramNamat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa DuddharamSuresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram GaneshvaramMahesvaram 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. Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya KunjaramDaredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra MaksharamKrupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram YasaskaramManaskaram 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. Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti BhaajanamPuraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva CharvanamPrapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi BhushanamKapola 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. Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta KaatmajamAchintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya KrintanamHrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva YoginamTameka 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. Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena YonvahamPrajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran GanesvaramArogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim SuputrataamSamaahitaayu 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 blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be endowed with spiritual and material prosperity. Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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