It is the practice and Tradition in Indian Religion to invoke the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the Adipathi of the Ganas, to remove any obstacles. Following the same tradition, the hymn has been taken from Ganesha Atharvana Sirsha which sings the praise the Lord Ganesha. The Complete Hymn and its meaning is given below:
1.Hari-hi Om
Namaste Ganapatayei
Twameva Prat-yaksham Tattwa-masi
Twameva Kevalam Kartasi
Twameva Kevalam Dhartasi
Twameva Kevalam Hartas
Twameva Sarvam Khal-vidam Brahmasi
Twam Sakshad Atmasi Nityam.
Salutations to thee 0 Lord Ganapati, You are the living Truth. Adorations to you, 0 Living God, 0 embodiment of the great saying, "Thou Art That." You are the creator and supporter, as well as the dissolver of this universe. All this is pervaded by you, and you are the eternal Atman.
2. Ritam Vachmi
Satyam Vachmi
I speak that which is right. I speak that which is true.
3. Ava Twam Mam
Ava Vaktaram
Ava Shrotaram
Ava Dataram
Ava Dhataram
Ava Nuchanam
Ava Shisham
Ava Pash-chattat
Ava Purastat
Avo-tarattat
Ava Dakshi-nattat
Ava Chor-dwattat
Ava Dharattat
Sarvato Mam Pahi Pahi Samantat
I see and glorify your transcendental form and listen to your great virtues. I adore and worship you. I have dedicated my life for studying your great deeds. Protect me from the west and the east, from the north and the south, from above and below. Protect me from all calamities. Look at me, 0 Lord, protect me.
4. Twam Vang-maya-stwam Chinmayaha
Twam Ananda Maya Twam Brahma Mayaha
Twam Sachidananda Adwiti Yo-asi
Twam Prat-yak-sham Brahmasi
Twam Jnana Mayo Vijnana Mayo-asi
You are the embodiment of all eloquence and wisdom. You are pure consciousness. You are the embodiment of bliss. You are Brahman. You are truth, knowledge and bliss absolute. You are one without a second. You are the visible Deity appearing as both knowledge and highest understanding.
5. Sarvam Jaga-didam Twatto Jayate
Swam Jaga-didam Twatta Stish-tathi
Sarvam Jaga-didam Twayi Laya Meshathi
S a m Jaga-didam Twayi Prat-yethi
Twam Bhurnir
Twam Chatvari Vak Padani
This whole universe has emerged from you. This whole universe is sustained and maintained by you. This whole creation is ultimately dissolved by your power, as is merges back into you. Thus you are the earth water, fire, air and sky. You are the source of both words and their eloquence.
6. Twam Guna Traya Titaha
Twam Awashta Traya Titaha
Twam Deha Traya Titaha
Twam Kala Traya Titaha
Twam Muladhara Sthito Asi Nityam
Twam Shakti Trayat Makaha
Twam Yogino Dhya-yanti Nityam
Twam Brahma, Twam Vishni, Twam Rudras
Twam Indras, Twam Agnis, Twam Vayus,
Twam Suryas, Twam Chandramas,
Twam Brahma, Bhur Bhuvaha Swarom
You are beyond the three gunas known as sattwa (poise), rajas (passion-activity) and tamas (ignorance). You are beyond the triple bodies known as physical, subtle and causal as well as the three states of consciousness (wakeful, dream and deepsleep). You are beyond past, present and future. The Muladhara Chakra, the root support mystical center at the base of the spine is Your dwelling place. You are theembodiment of three powers known as Jnana Shakti (wisdom-knowledge power),Iccha Shakti (Will Power) and Kriya Shakti (creative power). The great yogis always meditate on you. kou are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. You are Agni (fire god), Vayu (wind god) and Surya (sun god). You are Chandra (moon god) and that Brahrna which pervades the earth, space and heaven. You are
7.Ganadirn Puma Mu-charaya Vamadim Tada Nantaram
Anushwa-raha
Aradhentu Lasitam
Tarena Rudham
Etattava Manu Swarupam
Gakarah P w a Rupam
Ekaro Madyama Ruparn
Anush Varascha-antya Rupam
Bindu Ruttara Rupam
Nadaha Sandhanam
Samhita Sandhihi
Saisha Ganesha Vidya
Ganaka Rishihi
Nichirad Gayatri Chandaha
Ganapatir Devata
The first letter in the word Gana is "Guh." That I utter first. Then is the nasal sound "M." When chanted together they become "Gum," your seed sound, 0 Ganesha. This appears like the beautiful crescent moon. This sound is your transcendental form. Guh forms the first letter and "Ah" forms the second letter and "M" forms the final letter. The sound - GUM is the essence of all sounds. I meditate on Nada, the cosmic sound. I meditate on the holy scriptures. For this Ganesha Vidya, the sage is Ganaka. Gayatri is the Metre. Ganapati is the presiding deity of this mantra, and the greatest mantra of Ganesha is Om Gum Ganapateyei Namaha.
8. Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vaktratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vaktratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vaktratundaya Dhimahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat
I recognize the one-tusked elephant-headed Lord Ganesha. I meditate on His twisted trunk symbolizing
9. Elcadantam Chatur Hastam Pasham Ankusha Dharinam
Radham-cha Varadam Hastair Bibhranam Mushaka Dhwajam
Raktam Lambodaram Shurpa Kamakam Rakta Vasasam
Rakta Gandha Nulip Tangam Rakta Pushpaihi Supujitam
Bhaktanu Kampinam Devam Jagat Karanam Achyutam
Avir Bhutam-cha Shrisht-yadau Prakrite-he Purushat-param
Evam Dhya-yati Yo Nityam Sa Yogi Yoginam Varaha
I meditate on the one-tusked Lord Ganesha's face. He has four arms. He is holding a noose in His upper right hand and holds the goad with His upper left hand. In His lower left hand he is holding a tusk, and he is showing the gesture of benediction with his lower right hand. Her has the banner of a mouse. His color is red. He has a big belly showing that all the Lokas are contained within Him. His ears resemble winnowing baskets. He is clad with red-colored clothes. His whole body is smeared with red sandalwood paste and he is worshipped with red flowers. He melts for his devotees and protects them. He is the primal cause of this universe. He is the deathless principle. He manifested before this creation. He is beyond Prakriti, the
primordial energy, and Purusha, the individual soul. Whoever meditates on him thusly everyday, that yogi is greatest among yogis.
10. Namo Vratpatayei
Namo Ganapatayei
Namo Pramatha-patayei
Namaste-astu Lambodarayei Ekadantaya Vigna Nashine
Shiva Stutaya
Sri Varada Murtaye Namo Namaha
Salutations to the Lord of the divine species. Salutations to the Lord of the ganas. Salutations to the attendants of Lord Shiva. Salutations to the cosmic-bellied one, the one-tusked elephant Lord, the remover of obstacles, the son of Lord Shiva. Salutations to the one who showers his blessings.
11. Etada-tharva Shirsham Yo Adite
Sa Brahma Bhuyaya Kalpate
Sa Sarvataha Sukha Medate
Sa Sarva Vignair Na Badhyate
Sa Pancha Maha Papat Pra-muchyate
Sayam Adhiyano Divasa Kritam Papam Nasha-yati
Pratara Dhiyano Ratri Kritam Papam Nasha-yati
Sayam Prataha Prayun-jano Apapo Bhavati
Sarvatra Adi-yanopa Vigno Bhavati
Dharma, Artha,
Idam Atharva Shirsham Ashish-yaya Na Deyam
Yo Nadi Mohat Dasyati
Sa Papiyam Bhavati
Sahasra Vartanat
Yam Yam Kama Madhite
Tam Tam Anena Sadha-yet
Whoever recites this prayer known as the Atharva Shirsha will attain Brahmanhood. Such a one will never meet with any obstacles or calamities, will he happy always, will be free from the five great sins known as killing a child, killing a woman, killing a cow, killing a Brahmin and attempting to commit suicide. By
reciting this prayer in the evening, one becomes free of sins incurred during the day. By reciting this prayer in the morning, one becomes free of sins incurred during the night. This who recite this prayer both morning and night become free of all karma and attain virtue, wealth, love and liberation.One should not teach this holy prayer to people who have no faith in God. If this prayer is taught only for the sake of money, one will lose its blessing. With devotion, if one chants this prayer a thousand times, all wishes will be fulfilled.
12. Anena Ganapatirn Abhishin-chati
Sa Vagmi Bhavati
Chatur-thya Manash-nan Japati
Sa Vidyavan Bhavati
Iti Atharvana Vakyam
Brahrnadya Charanam Vidyat
Na Bibheti Kada Chaneti
Those who do the abhisheka (bathing) of Lord Ganesha's image by reciting this prayer attain eloquence. One gets divine knowledge if one observes fasting and recited this prayer on Chaturthi day (the fourth day of each fortnight, which is special to Lord Ganesha). Sage Atharvan revealed this text for the good of mankind.
When one recognizes the power of this prayer, the veil of Maya will disappear and one will be able to see God and become free of fear.
13. Yo Durvan-kurair Yajati,
Sa Vaishravano Pamo Bhavati
Yo Tajair Yajati
Sa Yashovan Bhavati
Sa Medhavan Bhavati
Yo Modaka Sahas-rena Yajati
Sa Vanchita Phalama Vapnoti
Yaha Saj ya Samid-bhir Yajati
Sa Sarvam Labhate
Sa Sarvam Labhate
Ashtau Brahmanan Samyag Graha Vitwa
Surya Varchaswi Bhavati
Surya Grahe Maha Nadyam
Pratima Sannidhau Va Japtwa
Siddha Mantro Bhavati
Maha Vignat Pra-muchyate
Maha Doshat Pra-muchyate
Maha Papat Pra-muchyate
Sa Sarvavid Bhavati
Saraswavid Bhavati
Ya Evam Veda Iti Upanishad
Durva grass is dear to Ganesha. Whoever offers Durva grass to Ganesha with devotion becomes wealthy as Kubera, king of the Yakshas. Offering parched grain to Ganesha brings wisdom and fame. Offering one thousand sweet balls (Modaka) to Ganesha brings the fulfillment of all wishes. One gains supreme happiness and desired objectgs by pouring oblations of ghee into the fire while chanting Ganesha Mantras, particularly those taught herein. One attains radiance like the sun by teaching this Atharva Shirsha to eight deserving disciples. Realization of a mantra deity comes to one who recites this prayer in a holy place during a solar eclipse. All obstacles become thereby removed. One becomes free from all sins and mistakes. One gains the highest wisdom and all wishes come true. Yes, verily, all wishes come true. This is the declaration of the
Upanishad. So be it. Thus ends the great prayer known as the Ganapati Atharva
Shirsha.
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