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ॐ नमस्ते गणपतये। त्वमेव प्रत्यक्षं तत्त्वमसि। त्वमेव केवलं कर्ताऽसि। त्वमेव केवलं धर्ताऽसि। त्वमेव केवलं हर्ताऽसि। त्वमेव सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्मासि। त्वं साक्षादात्माऽसि नित्यम्॥
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ऋतं वच्मि। सत्यं वच्मि॥
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अव त्वं माम्। अव वक्तारम्। अव श्रोतारम्। अव दातारम्। अव धातारम्। अवानूचानमव शिष्यम्। अव पश्चात्तात्। अव पुरस्तात्। अवोत्तरात्तात्। अव दक्षिणात्तात्। अव चोर्ध्वात्तात्। अवाधरात्तात्। सर्वतो मां पाहि पाहि समंतात्॥
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त्वं वाङ्मयस्त्वं चिन्मयः। त्वमानंदमयस्त्वं ब्रह्ममयः। त्वं सच्चिदानंदाद्वितीयोऽसि। त्वं प्रत्यक्षं ब्रह्मासि। त्वं ज्ञानमयो विज्ञानमयोऽसि॥
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सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तो जायते। सर्वं जगदिदं त्वत्तस्तिष्ठति। सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि लयमेष्यति। सर्वं जगदिदं त्वयि प्रत्येति। त्वं भूमिरापोऽनलोऽनिलो नभः। त्वं चत्वारि वाक्पदानि॥
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त्वं गुणत्रयातीतः। त्वं देहत्रयातीतः। त्वं कालत्रयातीतः। त्वं मूलाधारस्थितोऽसि नित्यम्। त्वं शक्तित्रयात्मकः। त्वां योगिनो ध्यायन्ति नित्यम्। त्वं ब्रह्मा त्वं विष्णुस्त्वं रुद्रस्त्वमिंद्रस्त्वमग्निस्त्वं वायुस्त्वं सूर्यस्त्वं चंद्रमास्त्वं ब्रह्मभूर्भुवः स्वरोम्॥
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गणादिं पूर्वमुच्चार्य वर्णादिं तदनंतरम्। अनुस्वारः परतरः। अर्धेन्दुलसितम्। तारेण ऋद्धम्। एतत्तव मनुस्वरूपम्॥
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गकारः पूर्वरूपम्। अकारो मध्यमरूपम्। अनुस्वारश्चांत्यरूपम्। बिन्दुत्तररूपम्। नादः संधानम्। संहिता संधिः। सैषा गणेशविद्या। गणक ऋषिः। निचृद्गायत्री छंदः। गणपतिर्देवता। ॐ गं गणपतये नमः॥
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एकदंतं चतुर्हस्तं पाशमंकुशधारिणम्। रदं च वरदं हस्तैर्बिभ्राणं मूषकध्वजम्॥ रक्तं लंबोदरं शूर्पकर्णकं रक्तवाससम्। रक्तगंधानुलेप्तंगं रक्तपुष्पैः सुपूजितम्॥ भक्तानुकंपिनं देवं जगत्कारणमच्युतम्। आविर्भूतं च सृष्ट्यादौ प्रकृतेः पुरुषात्परम्॥
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एवं ध्यायति यो नित्यं स योगी योगिनां वरः॥
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नमो व्रातपतये नमो गणपतये नमः प्रमथपतये नमस्तेऽस्तु लंबोदरायैकदंताय विघ्ननाशिने शिवसुताय श्रीवरदमूर्तये नमो नमः॥
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सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै। तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै॥ ॐ शांतिः शांतिः शांतिः॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
Om, Salutations to Lord Ganapati. You are indeed the visible Reality. You alone are the Creator. You alone are the Sustainer. You alone are the Destroyer. You are indeed all this Brahman. You are the eternal, visible Self.
Verse 2
I speak the truth. I speak what is right.
Verse 3
Protect me. Protect the speaker. Protect the listener. Protect the giver. Protect the sustainer. Protect the teacher. Protect the disciple. Protect from the back. Protect from the front. Protect from the north. Protect from the south. Protect from above. Protect from below. Protect me from all sides, protect me completely.
Verse 4
You are the word, you are consciousness. You are bliss, you are Brahman. You are the unique reality of Sat-Chit-Ananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss). You are the visible Brahman. You are full of knowledge and wisdom.
Verse 5
All this universe is born from you. All this universe is sustained by you. All this universe merges into you. All this universe returns to you. You are earth, water, fire, air, and sky. You are the four forms of speech (Para, Pashyanti, Madhyama, Vaikhari).
Verse 6
You are beyond the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas). You are beyond the three bodies (gross, subtle, causal). You are beyond the three times (past, present, future). You are eternally seated in the Muladhara Chakra. You are the three powers (Ichha, Jnana, Kriya - Will, Knowledge, Action). Yogis meditate on you eternally. You are Brahma, you are Vishnu, you are Rudra, you are Indra, you are Agni, you are Vayu, you are Surya, you are Chandrama (Moon). You are Brahman, Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah, Om.
Verse 7
Uttering 'Ga' first, then the first letter 'A' after that. Then the Anusvara (dot above) is superior. Adorned with a crescent moon. Enriched with Om (Pranava). This is your mantra form. (This describes the 'Gam' bija mantra).
Verse 8
The letter 'Ga' is the initial form. The letter 'A' is the middle form. The Anusvara is the final form. The Bindu is the succeeding form. Nada (sound) is the connection. Samhita (combination) is the conjunction. This is the Ganesha Vidya (knowledge/mantra). Ganaka is the Rishi. Nichrut Gayatri is the meter. Ganapati is the deity. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha.
Verse 9
(We meditate upon Ganesha) who has one tusk, four arms, holding a noose and a goad. Who holds his broken tusk and shows the boon-giving gesture with his hands, and whose flag bears the mouse. Who is red in complexion, has a large belly, ears like winnowing fans, and wears red garments. Whose body is smeared with red fragrance and who is well-worshipped with red flowers. Who is compassionate to his devotees, the imperishable cause of the universe, who appeared at the beginning of creation, beyond Prakriti and Purusha.
Verse 10
One who meditates thus daily, that Yogi is the best among Yogis.
Verse 11
Salutations to the Lord of the hosts (Vratapati), Salutations to Ganapati. Salutations to the Lord of the Ganas (Pramathapati). Salutations to the one with a large belly, the one-tusked, the destroyer of obstacles, the son of Shiva, the grantor of boons. Salutations again and again.
Verse 12
May He protect us both (teacher and student). May He nourish us both. May we work together with great energy. May our study be brilliant and effective. May we not dispute with each other. Om peace, peace, peace.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Ganesha Path (Ganapati Atharvashirsha) regularly bestows immense spiritual and material benefits. It is revered for its power to remove all obstacles, granting wisdom, knowledge, and success in all undertakings. Devotees experience enhanced concentration, improved memory, and a deeper connection to the divine. It protects from negative influences, promotes peace of mind, and attracts prosperity, making it a profound practice for holistic well-being and spiritual evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ganesha Path (Ganapati Atharvashirsha) and why is it significant?
The Ganesha Path, commonly referring to the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, is an ancient Sanskrit text dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is an Upanishadic text that describes Ganesha as the supreme Brahman, the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe. Chanting it is believed to invoke Ganesha's blessings for wisdom, success, and removal of obstacles, making it highly significant for devotees.
What are the benefits of regularly chanting the Ganesha Path?
Regular recitation of the Ganesha Path (Ganapati Atharvashirsha) is said to bestow numerous benefits. These include gaining spiritual knowledge, improving concentration, removing hindrances in endeavors, achieving peace of mind, and attracting prosperity. It is also believed to enhance memory and intelligence, making it particularly beneficial for students and scholars.
How should one prepare to chant the Ganesha Path effectively?
To chant the Ganesha Path effectively, it is advisable to maintain cleanliness and purity. One should bathe and wear clean clothes. Sit in a calm and sacred space, ideally facing east or north. Offer simple prayers to Ganesha, light a lamp, and incense. Chanting with devotion, focus, and correct pronunciation, while understanding the meaning, enhances the spiritual experience and benefits.