Sankatnashan Ganesha Stotram in Hindi with Meaning | संकटनाशन गणेश स्तोत्र

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प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम्। भक्तावासं स्मरेनित्यमायुःकामार्थसिद्धये॥ १॥

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

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

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

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

विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम्। पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम्॥ ६॥

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

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

इति श्री नारद पुराणे संकटनाशन गणेश स्तोत्रं समाप्तम् ॥

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1

Bowing my head to Lord Ganesha, the son of Gauri (Parvati), the remover of obstacles, who dwells in the hearts of his devotees, I remember Him daily for longevity, desires, and the attainment of wealth.

Verse 2

First, (I remember Him as) Vakratunda (the one with a twisted trunk), second, Ekadanta (the one with one tusk), third, Krishnapingaksha (the one with dark and tawny eyes), and fourth, Gajavaktram (the one with an elephant face).

Verse 3

Fifth, Lambodaram (the one with a large belly), and sixth, Vikata (the formidable one), seventh, Vighnaraja (the king of obstacles, i.e., remover of obstacles), and eighth, Dhumravarna (the smoke-colored one).

Verse 4

Ninth, Bhalachandra (the one with the moon on His forehead), and tenth, Vinayaka (the supreme leader), eleventh, Ganapati (the lord of Ganas), and twelfth, Gajanana (the elephant-faced one).

Verse 5

The person who recites these twelve names three times a day (morning, noon, and evening) will never face the fear of obstacles, and all their desires will be perfectly fulfilled.

Verse 6

A student attains knowledge, a seeker of wealth attains riches, a seeker of children attains progeny, and a seeker of liberation attains salvation.

Verse 7

One who chants this Ganapati Stotram will obtain results in six months. In one year, they will achieve perfection; there is no doubt about this.

Verse 8

One who writes this Stotram and offers it to eight Brahmins will attain all knowledge through the grace of Lord Ganesha.

Verse 9

Thus ends the Sankatanashana Ganesha Stotram from the Narada Purana.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Sankatnashan Ganesha Stotram regularly bestows numerous benefits, including the removal of all obstacles ('Sankatnashan' means destroyer of troubles) from one's path, granting success in all endeavors, fulfilling desires, and bestowing wisdom, wealth, and progeny. It is a powerful prayer for spiritual and material progress, ensuring peace and protection from adversities. Students benefit from improved focus and knowledge, while those seeking wealth and liberation also find their aspirations fulfilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of Ganesha Stotram?

The Ganesha Stotram, particularly the Sankatnashan Ganesha Stotram, is a prayer that invokes the twelve sacred names of Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings. The word 'Sankatnashan' literally means 'destroyer of troubles'. Chanting this stotram is believed to remove obstacles, fulfill desires, and bring success and prosperity in life.

What is the Ganesha Stotram meaning in Hindi?

गणेश स्तोत्र, विशेष रूप से संकटनाशन गणेश स्तोत्र, भगवान गणेश के बारह पवित्र नामों का आह्वान करने वाली एक प्रार्थना है। 'संकटनाशन' शब्द का अर्थ 'संकटों का नाश करने वाला' होता है। इस स्तोत्र का पाठ बाधाओं को दूर करने, इच्छाओं की पूर्ति करने और जीवन में सफलता व समृद्धि प्राप्त करने के लिए किया जाता है।

What are the rules for Ganesha Sthapana?

Ganesha Sthapana, especially during Ganesha Chaturthi, involves several traditional rules to ensure proper reverence and auspiciousness:1. Purity: The devotee and the installation area must be clean and pure. Take a purifying bath before the ritual.2. Idol Placement: Place the Ganesha idol on a raised, clean platform (chauki or peetha) draped with a fresh cloth, typically red or yellow.3. Direction: The idol should ideally face North or East to invite positive energy.4. Akshata and Flowers: Sprinkle raw rice (akshata) and fresh flowers before placing the idol.5. Offerings (Bhog): Offer beloved foods like Modak and Laddoos, along with Durva grass (preferably 21 blades), red hibiscus flowers, incense, an oil lamp, fruits, and other sweets.6. Pran Pratishtha: Perform the Pran Pratishtha ritual to invite the divine presence of Lord Ganesha into the idol.7. Daily Puja: Offer daily prayers, perform aarti, and provide fresh bhog for the duration of the Sthapana.8. Visarjan: On the designated day, respectfully perform the immersion (Visarjan) of the idol in a water body, symbolizing Lord Ganesha's return to his abode.