Guest guest Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Chanting the 108 Names of Lord Ganesha In this section of the puja, chant the Vighneshvarashtottara Shatanamavalih, "garland of Ganesha's 108 names." As you intone each name, offer with your right hand a flower, some flower petals or a pinch of rice. The names are attributes of the Deity, each one delineating an aspect of His infinite and indescribable nature. Hold the flower basket in your left hand if you are standing, and in your lap if sitting. The bell is not rung. The names may be recited at any pace, depending on your time and ability. Each name is preceded by the mantra Aum and followed by namah, meaning "obeisance, praise, adoration" or "homage" to. 1. Aum Vinayakaya Namah Adoration to the remover (of obstacles) 2. Aum Vighnarajaya Namah Adoration to the ruler of obstacles 3. Aum Gauriputraya Namah Adoration to the son of Gauri 4. Aum Ganeshvaraya Namah Adoration to the lord of categories 5. Aum Skandagrajaya Namah Adoration to Skanda's elder brother 6. Aum Avyayaya Namah Adoration to the inexhaustible one 7. Aum Putaya Namah Adoration to the pure one 8. Aum Dakshaya Namah Adoration to the skillful one 9. Aum Adhyakshaya Namah Adoration to the great presider 10. Aum Dvijapriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who loves the twice-born 11. Aum Agnigarvacchhide Namah Adoration to Him who destroyed the ego of the fire 12. Aum Indrashripradaya Namah Adoration to the restorer of Indra's wealth 13. Aum Vanipradaya Namah Adoration to Him who gives the power of speech 14. Aum Avyayaya Namah Adoration to the inexhaustible one 15. Aum Sarvasiddhipradaya Namah Adoration to the bestower of all fulfillment 16. Aum Sarvatanayaya Namah Adoration to the son of Siva 17. Aum Sharvaripriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who is loved by Parvati 18. Aum Sarvatmakaya Namah Adoration to Him who is the soul of all 19. Aum Srishtikartre Namah Adoration to the Creator 20. Aum Devaya Namah Adoration to the Resplendent One 21. Aum Anekarchitaya Namah Adoration to the one worshiped by multitudes 22. Aum Sivaya Namah Adoration to the auspicious one 23. Aum Shuddhaya Namah Adoration to the pure one 24. Aum Buddhipriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who is fond of intelligence 25. Aum Shantaya Namah Adoration to the peaceful one 26. Aum Brahmacharine Namah Adoration to Him who is celibate 27. Aum Gajananaya Namah Adoration to Him who has an elephant's face 28. Aum Dvaimaturaya Namah Adoration to Him who has two mothers 29. Aum Munistutaya Namah Adoration to Him who is praised by sages 30. Aum Bhaktavighnavinashanaya Namah Adoration to the destroyer of devotees' obstacles 31. Aum Ekadantaya Namah Adoration to Him who has one tusk 32. Aum Chaturbahave Namah Adoration to Him who has four arms 33. Aum Chaturaya Namah Adoration to the ingenious one 34. Aum Shaktisamyutaya Namah Adoration to Him who is united with power 35. Aum Lambodaraya Namah Adoration to Him who has a large belly 36. Aum Shurpakarnaya Namah Adoration to Him with ears like winnowing fans 37. Aum Haraye Namah Adoration to Him who destroys evil with lion-like courage 38. Aum Brahmaviduttamaya Namah Adoration to the foremost knower of the supreme God 39. Aum Kalaya Namah Adoration to the master of destiny 40. Aum Grahapataye Namah Adoration to the lord of all planets and galaxies 41. Aum Kamine Namah Adoration to Him who is love 42. Aum Somasuryagnilochanaya Namah Adoration to Him whose eyes are the moon, sun and fire 43. Aum Pashankushadharaya Namah Adoration to the One who holds a noose and goad 44. Aum Chandaya Namah Adoration to the One who appears fearsome 45. Aum Gunatitaya Namah Adoration to Him who transcends qualities 46. Aum Niranjanaya Namah Adoration to Him who is without blemish 47. Aum Akalmashaya Namah Adoration to Him who is without impurity 48. Aum Svayamsiddhaya Namah Adoration to Him who is self-fulfilled and perfect 49. Aum Siddharchitapadambujaya Namah Adoration to Him whose lotus feet sages worship 50. Aum Bijapuraphalasaktaya Namah Adoration to Him who is fond of pomegranates 51. Aum Varadaya Namah Adoration to the bestower of boons 52. Aum Shashvataya Namah Adoration to the eternal, unchanging one 53. Aum Kritine Namah Adoration to the skillfully accomplished one 54. Aum Dvijapriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who is fond of the twice-born 55. Aum Vitabhayaya Namah Adoration to Him who is free from fear 56. Aum Gadine Namah Adoration to Him whose weapon is the mace or club 57. Aum Chakrine Namah Adoration to Him whose weapon is the discus 58. Aum Ikshuchapadhrite Namah Adoration to Him who holds the sugarcane bow 59. Aum Shridaya Namah Adoration to the bestower of great wealth 60. Aum Ajaya Namah Adoration to the unborn one 61. Aum Utpalakaraya Namah Hail to Him who holds the upright blue lotus flower 62. Aum Shripataye Namah Adoration to the Lord of overflowing wealth 63. Aum Stutiharshitaya Namah Adoration to Him who delights in praise 64. Aum Kuladribhrite Namah Adoration to Him who supports Himalaya, His family's mountain 65. Aum Jatilaya Namah Adoration to Him who wears distinguished matted hair 66. Aum Kalikalmashanashanaya Namah Adoration to Him who destroys sins in the Kaliyuga 67. Aum Chandrachudamanaye Namah Adoration to Him who wears a moon upon his head 68. Aum Kantaya Namah Adoration to the beloved, loving one 69. Aum Papaharine Namah Adoration to the destroyer of sins 70. Aum Samahitaya Namah Adoration to Him who is absorbed in meditation 71. Aum Ashritaya Namah Adoration to Him who is our refuge 72. Aum Shrikaraya Namah Adoration to Him who manifests prosperity 73. Aum Saumyaya Namah Adoration to the pleasant one 74. Aum Bhaktavanchhitadayakaya Namah Adoration to the grantor of devotees' desires 75. Aum Shantaya Namah Adoration to the peaceful one 76. Aum Kaivalyasukhadaya Namah Adoration to the bestower of unsullied liberation 77. Aum Sacchidanandavigrahaya Namah Adoration to the embodiment of Existence-Knowledge-Bliss 78. Aum Jnanine Namah Adoration to the great wisdom 79. Aum Dayayutaya Namah Adoration to Him who is full of compassion 80. Aum Dantaya Namah Adoration to Him who has self-control 81. Aum Brahmadveshavivarjitaya Namah Adoration to Him who is free from aversion to knowledge 82. Aum Pramattadaityabhayadaya Namah Adoration to Him who brings terror to power-intoxicated demons 83. Aum Shrikanthaya Namah Adoration to Him whose throat is beautiful 84. Aum Vibudheshvaraya Namah Adoration to the Lord of the Wise 85. Aum Ramarchitaya Namah Adoration to Him who is worshiped by Rama 86. Aum Vidhaye Namah Adoration to Him who is the destiny of all 87. Aum Nagarajayajnopavitavate Namah Adoration to Him whose sacred thread is a king cobra 88. Aum Sthulakanthaya Namah Adoration to Him who has a stout neck, representing tremendous will and compassion 89. Aum Svayamkartre Namah Adoration to Him who is the cause of himself 90. Aum Samaghoshapriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who loves the sound of Sama Veda 91. Aum Parasmai Namah Adoration to Him who is supreme 92. Aum Sthulatundaya Namah Adoration to Him who has a stout, unpredictable trunk 93. Aum Agranyaya Namah Adoration to Him, the first-born of Siva 94. Aum Dhiraya Namah Adoration to the courageous one 95. Aum Vagishaya Namah Adoration to the Lord of speech 96. Aum Siddhidayakaya Namah Adoration to the bestower of fulfillment 97. Aum Durvabilvapriyaya Namah Adoration to Him who loves durva grass and bilva leaves 98. Aum Avyaktamurtaye Namah Adoration to the manifestation of the Unmanifest 99. Aum Adbhutamurtimate Namah Adoration to Him of wondrous form 100. Aum Shailendratanujotsanga khelanotsukamanasaya Namah Adoration to Him who is fond of playing in the lap of His mother, Parvati, daughter of the mountain Lord [Himavat] 101. Aum Svalavanyasudhasarajita manmathavigrahaya Namah Adoration to Him who defeated Manmatha, the God of love, by His sweet beauty 102. Aum Samastajagadadharaya Namah Adoration to the supporter of all the worlds 103. Aum Mayine Namah Adoration to the source of illusory power 104. Aum Mushikavahanaya Namah Adoration to Him who rides the abundance-gathering mouse 105. Aum Hrishtaya Namah Adoration to the rapturously joyful one 106. Aum Tushtaya Namah Adoration to the contented one who has it all in control 107. Aum Prasannatmane Namah Adoration to the bright loving kindly-souled one 108. Aum Sarvasiddhipradayakaya Namah Adoration to the grantor of all fulfillment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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