श्री संकट नाशन गणेश स्तोत्रम् (Ganesha Path) Hindi | Lyrics & Benefits

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प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम्। भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यमायुः कामार्थसिद्धये॥१॥

प्रथमं वक्रतुण्डं च एकदन्तं द्वितीयकम्। तृतीयं कृष्णपिङ्गाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम्॥२॥

लम्बोदरं पञ्चमं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च। सप्तमं विघ्नराजेन्द्रं धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम्॥३॥

नवमं भालचन्द्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम्। एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम्॥४॥

द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः। न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं परम्॥५॥

विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम्। पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान् मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम्॥६॥

जपेद्गणपतिस्तोत्रं षड्भिर्मासैः फलम् लभेत्। संवत्सरेण सिद्धिं च लभते नात्र संशयः॥७॥

अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च लिखित्वा यः समर्पयेत्। तस्य विद्या भवेत्सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः॥८॥

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1

Bowing down with head, to the God Vinayaka, the son of Gauri, who resides in the hearts of devotees, I remember Him daily for longevity, fulfillment of desires, and success in endeavors.

Verse 2

First (He is known as) Vakratunda (one with a curved trunk), second as Ekadanta (one-tusked), third as Krishnapingaksha (black and brown-eyed), fourth as Gajavaktra (elephant-faced).

Verse 3

Fifth (He is known as) Lambodara (pot-bellied), sixth as Vikata (the formidable), seventh as Vighnarajendra (king of obstacles' removers), and eighth as Dhoomravarna (smoke-colored).

Verse 4

Ninth (He is known as) Bhalachandra (moon-crested), tenth as Vinayaka (the supreme leader), eleventh as Ganapati (lord of the Ganas), and twelfth as Gajanana (elephant-faced).

Verse 5

The person who recites these twelve names three times a day (morning, noon, evening) experiences no fear of obstacles; this grants supreme accomplishments.

Verse 6

A student obtains knowledge, a wealth-seeker obtains wealth, a child-seeker obtains children, and a salvation-seeker obtains liberation.

Verse 7

One who chants this Ganapati Stotram obtains results in six months. In one year, one attains perfection; there is no doubt about this.

Verse 8

One who writes this (stotram) and offers it to eight Brahmins, all knowledge will be his by the grace of Ganesha.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Sri Sankat Nashan Ganesha Stotram (Ganesha Path) regularly invokes the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It grants freedom from fear, ensures success in all undertakings, and bestows wisdom, wealth, progeny, and ultimately, spiritual liberation. Devotees find their path cleared of difficulties, leading to prosperity and fulfillment in all aspects of life. It is particularly effective for those seeking to overcome challenges, start new ventures, or enhance their spiritual journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary benefits of regularly chanting the Ganesha Path?

Regular chanting of the Ganesha Path, specifically the Sankat Nashan Ganesha Stotram, is believed to remove all obstacles (sankat) from one's path, grant wisdom, bestow success in new ventures, fulfill desires, and bring prosperity. It is particularly potent for students, wealth-seekers, and those aspiring for children or spiritual liberation.

Is there a specific time or day considered most auspicious for chanting Ganesha Path?

While the Ganesha Path can be chanted daily, it is considered especially auspicious to recite it three times a day (morning, noon, and evening) for maximum benefits. Tuesdays and all Chaturthi tithis (the fourth day of each lunar fortnight), especially Sankashti Chaturthi, are highly revered days for worshipping Lord Ganesha and chanting this Path.

What offerings are traditionally made to Lord Ganesha while reciting this Path?

Traditional offerings to Lord Ganesha during the recitation of this Path include Modak (sweet dumplings), Ladoo, Durva grass (specifically 21 blades), red hibiscus flowers, sandalwood paste (chandan), incense (dhup), and an oil lamp (diya). These offerings are symbolic of devotion and respect for the remover of obstacles.