Daily Prayers & Stotras · Ganesha
Daily Prayers & Stotras Gaṇeśa Vandanā meaning
gajananam bhootaganadisevitam kapitthajamboophalasarabhakshitam
umasutam shokavinashakaranam namami vighneshvarapadapankajam
गजाननं भूतगणादिसेवितं कपित्थजम्बूफलसारभक्षितम्।
उमासुतं शोकविनाशकारणं नमामि विघ्नेश्वरपादपङ्कजम्॥
I bow at the lotus feet of the elephant-faced Lord of obstacles, served by Shiva's attendants, who enjoys wood-apple and jamun fruit, the son of Uma, who is the cause of sorrow's end.
What it means
Ganesha is loved for his simple tastes—forest fruits, not luxuries—and for ending sorrow. Bow to obstacles with patience, and you'll often find they are clearing the way.How it helps in real life
- After a setback: Your visa got rejected again. Before angrily reapplying, sit quietly, take Ganesha's name, and read the refusal letter carefully.
- With money: Planning a lavish Ganesh Chaturthi to impress the society? Ganesha loves simple fruits; keep it modest and donate the difference.
हिंदी में अर्थ
मैं गजानन, विघ्नों के स्वामी के चरण-कमलों में प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिनकी सेवा भूतगण करते हैं, जो कैथ और जामुन के फल प्रेम से खाते हैं, जो उमा के पुत्र हैं और दुख मिटाने वाले हैं।
गणेश सादगी के लिए प्रिय हैं—जंगल के फल, कोई ठाट-बाट नहीं—और दुख मिटाने के लिए। बाधाओं के सामने धैर्य से झुकें, अक्सर वही रास्ता साफ़ करती हैं।
Spoken by Rishi.
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