Chant Ganesha's 16 Names: Remove Obstacles, Gain Wisdom and Prosperity

Lyrics:

ॐ सुमुखाय नमः । ॐ एकदन्ताय नमः । ॐ कपिलाय नमः । ॐ गजकर्णकाय नमः ।
ॐ लम्बोदराय नमः । ॐ विकटाय नमः । ॐ विघ्नराजाय नमः । ॐ विनायकाय नमः ।
ॐ धूमकेतवे नमः । ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः । ॐ भालचन्द्राय नमः । ॐ गजाननाय नमः ।
ॐ वक्रतुण्डाय नमः । ॐ शूर्पकर्णाय नमः । ॐ हेरम्बाय नमः । ॐ स्कन्दपूर्वजाय नमः ।

om sumukhaaya namah' . om ekadantaaya namah' . om kapilaaya namah' . om gajakarnakaaya namah' .
om lambodaraaya namah' . om vikat'aaya namah' . om vighnaraajaaya namah' . om vinaayakaaya namah' .
om dhoomaketave namah' . om ganaadhyakshaaya namah' . om bhaalachandraaya namah' . om gajaananaaya namah' .
om vakratund'aaya namah' . om shoorpakarnaaya namah' . om herambaaya namah' . om skandapoorvajaaya namah' .

Meaning

ॐ सुमुखाय नमः - I bow to the one with a pleasing face.
ॐ एकदन्ताय नमः - I bow to the one with a single tusk.
ॐ कपिलाय नमः - I bow to the one of golden color.
ॐ गजकर्णकाय नमः - I bow to the one with ears like an elephant.
ॐ लम्बोदराय नमः - I bow to the one with a large belly.
ॐ विकटाय नमः - I bow to the fierce one.
ॐ विघ्नराजाय नमः - I bow to the king of obstacles.
ॐ विनायकाय नमः - I bow to the leader of all.
ॐ धूमकेतवे नमः - I bow to the one who appears like a comet.
ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः - I bow to the leader of the Ganas.
ॐ भालचन्द्राय नमः - I bow to the one with the moon on his forehead.
ॐ गजाननाय नमः - I bow to the one with an elephant face.
ॐ वक्रतुण्डाय नमः - I bow to the one with a curved trunk.
ॐ शूर्पकर्णाय नमः - I bow to the one with large ears.
ॐ हेरम्बाय नमः - I bow to the compassionate one.
ॐ स्कन्दपूर्वजाय नमः - I bow to the elder brother of Skanda.

These 16 names are  a profound invocation of Lord Ganesha, recognizing his various attributes and forms. Each name in this verse reflects a different aspect of Ganesha, from his physical characteristics to his spiritual and cosmic significance. 

Benefits of Chanting the Stotra:

Chanting these names with devotion removes obstacles, bring success in endeavors, and bestow wisdom and prosperity. It also helps in developing a deep connection with Lord Ganesha, leading to spiritual growth and inner peace.

Knowledge Bank

How do the bhkatas stay focused on Bhagavan?

By- 1. Listening to his greatness. 2. Telling his greatness to others. 3.Singing his glories. 4. Chanting his divine names. 5. Meditating upon his form. 6. Worshiping his idol.

Who is the daughter of King Dhritarashtra?

Dusshala (दुश्शला).

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