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Ganapathi mantras

Invoked first, before any other deity. The classical texts name thirty-two forms; each addresses a different kind of obstruction.

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34 mantras

Ganapathiगणपति34 mantras

Invoked first, before any other deity. The classical texts name thirty-two forms; each addresses a different kind of obstruction.

Ganapathi Mula MantraMost chantedThe foundational mantra. Chanted at the start of any undertaking.
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Vidya GanapathiFor study, examinations and retention of what is learned.
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Sankatahara GanapathiMost chantedFor a difficulty already underway. Chanted on Sankashti Chaturthi.
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Maha GanapathiInitiationThe long tantric form, combining several bija syllables.
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Ucchista GanapathiInitiationTantric and restricted. Not published in full.
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Lakshmi GanapathiWhere obstruction concerns money or livelihood.
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Bala GanapathiThe child form. For children's wellbeing and early education.
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Taruna GanapathiThe youthful form. For vigour at the start of a venture.
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Bhakti GanapathiFor devotion and steadiness of practice.
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Veera GanapathiThe warrior form. For courage against opposition.
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Shakti GanapathiFor protection of the household.
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Dwija GanapathiThe twice-born form. For scriptural study.
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Siddhi GanapathiFor accomplishment of what has been begun.
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Kshipra GanapathiFor swift results where time is short.
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Heramba GanapathiThe five-faced form. For protection of the weak.
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Vijaya GanapathiFor victory in contest and litigation.
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Nritya GanapathiThe dancing form. For the performing arts.
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Urdhva GanapathiFor upward movement in career and standing.
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Ekakshara GanapathiThe single-syllable form. Gam.
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Vara GanapathiThe boon-giving form.
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Tryakshara GanapathiThe three-syllable form.
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Kshipra Prasada GanapathiFor quick grace where a matter is urgent.
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Haridra GanapathiThe turmeric form. For auspiciousness in the home.
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Ekadanta GanapathiThe single-tusked form. For focus and singleness of purpose.
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Srishti GanapathiThe creative form. For new ventures.
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Uddanda GanapathiFor the removal of injustice.
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Rinamochana GanapathiSpecifically for release from debt.
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Dhundhi GanapathiFor seeking what has been lost.
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Dwimukha GanapathiThe two-faced form. For clarity in decision.
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Trimukha GanapathiThe three-faced form.
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Simha GanapathiThe lion-mounted form. For fearlessness.
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Yoga GanapathiFor meditative practice and inner discipline.
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Durga GanapathiFor invincibility against obstruction.
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Sankatahara Ganapathi KavachamThe protective armour recitation.
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