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Ekadantam Mahakayam Taptakancanasannibham |
Lambodaram Vishalaksham Vande Ham Gananayakam || 1 ||
I bow to Gananayaka (Lord Ganesha), the leader of the Ganas, who has a single tusk, a huge body resembling molten gold, a large belly, and broad eyes.
Mounji Krishnajinadharam Nagayajnopaveethinam |
Balendusukalamaulim Vande Ham Gananayakam || 2 ||
I bow to the Lord who wears mouli grass and deer skin, has a snake as his sacred thread (yajnopaveeta), and has a forehead adorned with a crescent moon.
Ambikahridayanandam Mathribhih Pariveshtitham |
Bhaktapriyam Madonmattham Vande Ham Gananayakam || 3 ||
I bow to the one who brings joy to Goddess Ambika (Parvati), is protected by his mother, is dear to devotees, and is intoxicated with divine energy.
Chitraratnavichitragam Chitramalaa Vibhushitham |
Kamarupadharam Devam Vande Ham Gananayakam || 4 ||
I bow to the Divine Lord adorned with precious gems and garlands, whose body is ornate and who can take any form according to his will.
Gajavaktram Surashreshtam Karnachamara Bhushitham |
Pashankushadharam Devam Vande Ham Gananayakam || 5 ||
I bow to the elephant-faced Lord, esteemed among devas, adorned with ear fans, and holding a noose (pasha) and goad (ankusha).
Mushikottamam Aruhyam Devasuramahahave |
Yoddhukamam Mahaveeryam Vande Ham Gananayakam || 6 ||
I bow to the mighty hero who mounts a great mouse (Mushika), is engaged in great battles between devas and asuras, and possesses immense valor.
Yakshakinnaragandharvasiddhavidyadharaih Sadha |
Stuyamanam Mahabahum Vande Ham Gananayakam || 7 ||
I bow to the mighty-armed Lord who is constantly praised by Yakshas, Kinnaras, Gandharvas, Siddhas, and Vidhyadharas.
Sarvavighnaharam Devam Sarvavighnavivarjitam |
Sarvasiddhipradataram Vande Ham Gananayakam || 8 ||
I bow to the Dev who removes all obstacles (Sarvavighnahara), is free from all hindrances, and grants all successes (Sarvasiddhiprada).
Conclusion:
Ganastakam Idam Punyam Yah Pathet Satatam Narah |
Siddhyanti Sarvakaryani Vidyavan Dhanavan Bhavet ||
A person who recites this holy Ganashtakam regularly will see all endeavors succeed, become wealthy, and attain knowledge.