Loving Ganesha: Chapter 10 (Section 2) - Mantra Recitation -- Ganapati Japah

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Two other Ganesha mantras are commonly used. One is Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah,

meaning "Praise to Lord Ganesha." This is the mantra of invocation, adoration

and worship. It is repeated at the beginning of pujas and it can be used for

japa, to invoke Ganesha's blessings for the auspicious beginning of a task,

project, change of life, community undertaking or simply to offer Him our

praise. Another special mantra is Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah. This is Lord

Ganesha's mula ("root") mantra. It is also known as His bija mantra, for it

combines Ganesha's bija ("seed") sound, "gam," with the phrase, "Praise be to

Ganapati." This mantra is used for yoga sadhana in which we invoke Ganesha and

merge ourself with His supreme knowledge and peace. These two mantras are not

harmful if mispronounced, as sometimes happens, though they should be sounded

as properly as possible to be most effective. Most importantly, they must be

chanted at the same time each day, and this means exactly the same time, for

full devonic support.

When the ganas and devas of Lord Ganesha are finally attracted to the home

shrine, the room will feel filled with actinodic energy even if it is a closet

or a small sacred alcove. The energy will come out of seeming nowhere into the

room. This feeling indicates that Ganesha's ganas are present, eager and

willing to do whatever they can to maintain shanti, peace, within the home and

bind the family together. Nothing bad, hurtful or harmful will ever be

performed by them, even if fervently prayed for. Only good and goodness will be

their actions. They do not condone revenge. They do not deny anything to anyone

who is within dharma's calling. And they do work within the prarabdha karmas of

each individual within the family. Theirs is a calculated job in doing what they

have to do to maintain family togetherness, even at great distances.

These ganas are numbered in the trillions, and they are available in every home

to serve the devout. Today in China, Japan and nearly every country of the

world they work to improve family togetherness, for this is their mission,

given to them, detail by detail, by our loving Ganesha. Because of them, family

life goes smoothly, protection is immanent, immediate, and all members of the

family enjoy the secure vibration of being bound in love, good feelings for one

and all and support for each other by every other member. This intricate working

of the pranas within the home is what the ganas of our Lord do tirelessly day

after day, year after year, generation after generation. By doing so they earn

their rewards within the heaven of heavens. After all, humans are tribal and

don't do well on their own, unless they are mature, renunciate sannyasins of

austere orders who thrive on their own bliss. It is Ganesha's ganas who keep

the extended families together, perpetuating the wealth from generation to

generation, on into the future of futures. Invoke Lord Ganesha through the

proper sadhanas the same time each day, and He will send his ganas to reward

you. Feed them milk and honey and all things sweet, placed upon your altar.

This will be pleasing and considered a reward for good works well performed for

you, your family and other loved ones.

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 vidmahevakratundaya dhimahitanno 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 vidmahevakratundaya dhimahitanno 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 vidmahehasti mukhaya dhimahitanno 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

 

 

Loving Ganesha by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

 

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