Lord Ganesha is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. He is also known as Vigneshwara or the Lord who destroys obstacles. Therefore, if we are about to start a new journey or a business venture, we should make sure that we pay homage to Vighneshwara. Religious leaders and ardent believers of Lord Ganesha say that Bhagwan’s blessings will manifest in our lives in the form of great fortune, positivity, spiritual and material prosperity. Even though there are numerous ways to receive the divine grace of Lord Ganesha, one of the most recommended and commonly practiced methods is chanting mantras. In this article, we will explore the proven spiritual significance of Ganesha Stotram, its benefits and also understand how to chant it correctly. Read on.



Spiritual Significance of Ganesha Stotram


Devotees strongly believe that chanting Ganesha Stotram can gift us divine protection from Bhagwan. One of the most potent Stotrams related to Lord Ganesha can be found in Narada Purana. It is called Shri Sankat Nashan Ganesha Stotram.



The soul of this Stotram is about glorifying particular sacred aspects of Lord Ganesha. As we read on, we will see that the verses provide praise to Bhagwan’s boundless wisdom, profound compassion, absolute strength and to the majestic role that He plays in the world as Vigneshwara. Chanting this strotram consistently and with strong faith can result in the harmony of the mind, soul and body.



Ganesha Stotram for Divine Protection (Sanskrit)


प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरी विनायकम् । भक्तावासं स्मेर नित्यमाय्ः कामार्थसिद्धये ॥1॥



प्रथमं वक्रतुडं च एकदंत द्वितीयकम् । तृतियं कृष्णपिंगात्क्षं गजववत्रं चतुर्थकम् ॥2॥



लंबोदरं पंचम च पष्ठं विकटमेव च । सप्तमं विघ्नराजेंद्रं धूम्रवर्ण तथाष्टमम् ॥3॥



नवमं भाल चंद्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम् । एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजानन् ॥4॥



द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसंघ्यंयः पठेन्नरः । न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं प्रभो ॥5॥



विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम् । पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्मो क्षार्थी लभते गतिम् ॥6॥



जपेद्णपतिस्तोत्रं षडिभर्मासैः फलं लभते । संवत्सरेण सिद्धिंच लभते नात्र संशयः ॥7॥



अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणे भ्यश्र्च लिखित्वा फलं लभते । तस्य विद्या भवेत्सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः ॥8॥



॥ इति श्री नारद पुराणे संकष्टनाशनं नाम श्री गणपति स्तोत्रं संपूर्णम् ॥



Ganesh Stotram (English)


Pranamya shirasa devam Gauri putram Vinayakam ! Bhakthavasam

smaretrityamayuh kama artha sidhaye..!!



Prathamam Vakratundam cha, Ekadantam dwitiyakam ! Tritiyam Krushna

Pingaksham, Gajavaktram Chaturthakam..!!



Lambodaram Panchamam cha, Sashtam Vikatamev cha ! Saptamam Vignarajam

cha, Dhoomravarnam tathashtamam..!!



Navamam Bhalchandram cha, Dashamam tu Vinayakam ! Ekadasham Ganapatim,

Dwadasham tu Gajananam..!!



Dwadasaithani namani, Trisandhyam yah pathenara ! Na cha vighna bhayam

tasya, Sarvsiddhi karam param..!!



Vidhyarthi labhate Vidhyam, Danarthi labhate Dhanam ! Putrarthi labhate Putran,

Moksharthi labhate Gateem..!!



Japet Ganapati stotram, Shadbhirmasai phalam labheth! Samvatsarena sidhim cha,

Labhate natra sanshayah..!!



Ashtabhyo Brahmoyashr Likihitwa yh samarpayet ! Tasya Vidhya bhavetsarva

Ganeshasya Prasadatah..!!

!!..Iti Shri Narad Purane Sankat nashanam Ganesha Stotram Sampurnam..!!



Benefits of Chanting Ganesha Stotram


When recited with deep devotion and sincerity, thousands of devotees reported that they experienced the destruction of obstacles that were lying in front of them. For example, if you are being plagued by anxiety or exam fear, you will begin to feel a sudden disappearance of these negative emotions. When positive outcomes start coming your way, remember to stay humble and express gratitude of Lord Vigneshwara.



Numerous devotees have reported that reciting Ganesha Stotram gifted them the courage and intellectual skills to crack job tests and interviews. If you are a professional seeking a job in some reputed companies or government service, chanting Ganesha Stotram is the right path forward.



If you are plagued by negativities from colleagues or other other individuals in your life, chanting Ganesha Stotram will help. There is a purifying effect to the stotram that will create a blocking wall against external negativities.



It is also recommended that childless couples should chant this Stotram for 21 days. Each day they should recite it for 21 times. In fact, they should start the practice from Sankashti Chaturthi. With absolute devotion, positive outcomes will manifest in their lives.



For the overall character development and for improving exam performance, students can chant this Stotram daily.



Important Tips to Chant Ganesha Stotram

We should take note that, traditionally, Wednesdays are considered to be the best day for chanting Ganesha Stotram.



The area that you are sitting should be quiet and clean. Intense focus is necessary for you to connect with the divine energy of Bhagwan. We should face east direction while reciting.



Keep Lord Ganesha’s idol in front of you while chanting. Remember to place Bhagwan's idol on a raised altar. We should be looking up to the Lord. This shows reverence and gratitude. Also, light a diyas with desi or natural ghee.



Offering 21 blades of Durva grass is believed to please Lord Ganesha. If you can gather Durva grass, engaging in this ritual will support your devotional journey.



Recite as many times as you can. However, the recommended number of recitation is 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 21.



Last but not the least, understand the meaning of stotram very clearly before chanting. Also, ensure that you are pronouncing the words rightly. Wrong pronunciations can provide counterproductive results. At the end of the day, the absolute necessities for receiving Lord Ganesha’s blessings are intense faith and a sincere heart.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Ganesh stotra is best?
Sankata Nashanam Ganapati Stotram is one of the best to express reverence to Lord Ganesha. It is taken from the Narada Purana.

Is it OK to chant Ganapathi mantra silently?
Yes, you can either chant Ganapathi mantra silently or loudly. The key is maintain deep faith and sincerity.

What happens if we chant om gan ganpataye namah?
Chanting Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha invokes Lord Ganesha and brings His blessings in the form of mental clarity and success.