Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, holds dominion over all beings and energies in the cosmos. He is the custodian of the supreme law that upholds the order of the universe. Without his guidance, the universe and everything within it would descend into chaos, leading to destruction. Lord Ganesha embodies the ultimate consciousness that oversees all and maintains equilibrium. He is regarded as the Mahat, the highest expression of Prakriti in the creation process. Worshiping him and reciting his mantra nurtures and elevates intelligence and wisdom, qualities more esteemed than mere physical strength, as they are crucial for reasoning and discernment. The Bhagavata tattva proclaims, ‘Ganapati is the lord of universal intelligence (mahat-tattva).’
The Ganesh mantra is as follows:
ॐ एकदंताय विद्धमाहे, वक्रतुण्डय धीमहि, तन्नो दंति प्रचोदयात
औं महाकर्णाय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दंति प्रचोदयात
औं गजाननाय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डय धीमहि, तन्नो दंति प्रचोदयात ||
Aum Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Aum Mahakarnaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Aum Gajananaaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat
Benefits of chanting the Ganesha mantra: Hindu scriptures prescribe the worship of Lord Ganesha at the outset of all pujas and rituals. Chanting the Ganesh mantra is profoundly auspicious, infusing the practitioner with divine power. Lord Ganesha embodies wisdom and knowledge. Chanting his mantra alongside Mata Lakshmi’s mantra brings wealth and prosperity, while chanting it with Mata Saraswati’s mantra fosters education, wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge. Reciting this mantra ensures the removal of obstacles and dispels ill intentions from others towards the practitioner, instilling confidence and clarity. It paves the way for achieving goals and attaining wealth and success at an accelerated pace