 The Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam is one of the mantras of Lord Ganesha that presents the 12 names or Forms of Lord Ganesha through devotional hymns. This holy mantra is recited daily by the devotees for the eradication of obstacles and other hindrances. Moreover the hymn also helps an individual to achieve success in important projects and ventures. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the elder brother Lord Kartikeya (Skanda). He is considered as the deity of good fortune, new ventures and wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles. He is also known as Lambodara, Vighneshvara, Surpakarna, Ganapati, Ekadanta and Gajanana, is regarded as the Lord of Beginnings and Success. It is believed that the hymns of the Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam were composed by Sage Narada Muni.
The verses of the Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam are recited by the devotees of the lord. The stanzas of the devotional hymn describe the manners, activities and honorable traits of the 12 forms of Lord Ganesha. The stanzas represent one specific form of the deity. It is stated in the ancient Puranas that with the devotion (Shraddha) and faith (Bhava) of the worshipper, the benefit of the Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam can be acquired. The holy Ganesha mantra includes all the 12 forms of the lord, namely Sumukha, Ekadanta, Kapila, Gajakarnaka, Lambodara, Vikata, Vighnanasa, Vinayaka, Dhumraketu, Ganadhyaksa, Bhalachandra and Gajanana in chronological order. The Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam is recited as follow- Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinaayakam Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam Aayush Kaamartha Siddhaye Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dwiteeyakam Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha Saptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam Navamam Phaalachandram Cha Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam Ekaadasam Ganapatim Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho Vidyarthi Labhate Vidyaam Dhanaarthi Labhate Dhanam Putrarthi Labhate Putraan Mokshaarthi Labhate Gatim Japet Ganapati Stotram Shatbhir-masaihi Phalam Labeth Samvatsarena Sidhim cha Labhate Naatra Samshayaha Ashtebhyo Brahmanebhyascha Likhitva ya: Samarpayet Tasya Vidya Bhavet sarvaa Ganeshasya Prasadataha Ithi Narada Purane Shri Ganesha Stotram Sampoornam The devotional stanzas state that a devotee who recites the 12 names of Lord Ganesha for three times daily will achieve success in their tasks and all obstructions will be removed from their paths. Any individual who desires to achieve knowledge will obtain knowledge, a devotee who seeks to obtain wealth will achieve wealth and success, and any person who desires to attain salvation will achieve moksha by chanting the Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam. The hymn also mentions that one who chants the Stotram of Lord Ganesha will achieve what he desires within a year. If a person gets the hymns written by 8 Brahmins with the blessing of Ganesha, he will be blessed with divine knowledge and the power of learning forever. |
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Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam
| Ganesha Dwaadasha Nama Shlokam, composed by Sage Narada Muni, is one of the mantras of Lord Ganesha that presents the 12 names or Forms of Lord Ganesha through devotional hymns. |
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