Noble Words : In the spirit of Ganesha!

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queenart5.1 K6 days ago2 min read

Ganesha holds immense importance in Hinduism primarily due to his role as the "remover of obstacles" (Vighnaharta) and as the patron of wisdom and knowledge. He is traditionally the first deity to be worshipped before any auspicious undertaking or ritual. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati.
Devotees often worship him at the beginning of any new venture or auspicious occasion to seek his blessings for a smooth and successful outcome. His unique appearance, with an elephant head and a human body, also contributes to his distinctive place in Hindu mythology. Here is one of the Mantra dedicated to the lord in Sanskrit :

अम्बा यस्य उमा देवी जनकः यस्य शंकरः

विद्यां ददाति सर्वेभ्यो स नः पातु गजाननः

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Amba yasya Uma Devi janakah yasya Shankarah;
Vidyaam dadaati sarvebhyo sa nah patu Gajaanah


Let Lord Gajanan, whose mother is Devi Uma and father is Lord Shankar, and who bestows 'Vidya' to everybody, bless and protect me.

Amba = mother.
Yasya = whose.
Uma Devi = name of consort of Lord Shankar.
Janak = father.
Vidyaa = knowledge, learning.
Dadaati = bestows, gives.
Sarvebhyo = to everybody.
Sa nah = he.
Paatu = protect, bless.
Gaj = elephant.
Aanan = head.
Gajaanan = One with the head of an elephant (a name of Lord Ganesh, as he has the head of an elephant,)

There is many mantras dedicated to Lord Gnaesha. The above mantra is just one of them. Reciting Ganesha mantras is believed to bring blessings from the deity, primarily for removing obstacles, enhancing wisdom, and attracting good fortune. Chanting these mantras can also purify the soul and help individuals gain control over their minds, fostering positivity and harmony.


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