Daily Prayers & Stotras · Ganesha
Daily Prayers & Stotras Gaṇeśa Vandanā meaning
vakratunda mahakaya kotisooryasamaprabha
nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय कोटिसूर्यसमप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty body, shining with the brilliance of a million suns—please remove all obstacles from everything I do, always.
What it means
Probably the most recited verse in India, said before exams, journeys and new jobs. It's a moment to pause, gather courage and begin with a clear, hopeful mind.How it helps in real life
- Studies & exams: Board exam morning and your hands are cold. Say Vakratunda once outside the hall, breathe deeply, and read the paper slowly.
- At work: First day at the new job in Singapore? Before logging in, say the verse once and set one clear intention for the day.
हिंदी में अर्थ
हे टेढ़ी सूँड़ और विशाल शरीर वाले, करोड़ों सूर्यों जैसे तेजस्वी प्रभु—मेरे हर काम को सदा बिना बाधा के पूरा करो।
शायद भारत का सबसे ज़्यादा बोला जाने वाला श्लोक—परीक्षा, यात्रा या नई नौकरी से पहले। यह रुककर हिम्मत जुटाने और साफ़, आशा भरे मन से शुरुआत करने का पल है।
Spoken by Rishi.
Scroll scripture, not noise
Get a verse like this every day, with chanting as you scroll. The Gita, Ramayana, Kabir, Upanishads and more: 4,596 verses, plus panchang, japa and festival reminders.