Vakratunda Mahakaya (Ganesh Pranamya)वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
Devoted to Ganesha (Vighnaharta)
Source: Traditional Sanskrit invocation
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya-koti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvada
Meaning (English)
O Lord with the curved trunk, the great body, with the brilliance of ten million suns — please make all my undertakings free from obstacles, always.
Benefits (Phal)
Remover of obstacles (vighnaharta). Chanted at start of every new venture — business launch, exam, journey, ceremony, learning, construction. Aligns mind with success-flow. First mantra Hindu children traditionally learn.
When to Chant
Before every important task. Wednesdays (Ganesh's day), Ganesh Chaturthi, on chaturthi tithi monthly.
How to Chant
Face east. Light a diya. Visualize Ganesha smiling. Three repetitions before action sufficient; 108 for serious obstacles.
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