Ganesha Gayatri
गणेश गायत्री
What is Ganesha Gayatri?
Meditation on Ganesha with a prayer for enlightened understanding. Ekadanta and Vakratunda are names in this Gayatri-form text. Its closing line asks for inspiration; it is not the same composition as Vakratunda Mahakaya.
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि। तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
Om ekadantāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi | tanno dantiḥ pracodayāt ||
Om ekadantaaya vidmahe vakratundaaya dheemahi · tanno dantih pracodayaat ·
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Meaning in English
Meditation on Ganesha with a prayer for enlightened understanding.
हिन्दी अर्थ
श्रीगणेश का ध्यान करते हुए बुद्धि के प्रकाश की प्रार्थना।
Traditional context
Ekadanta and Vakratunda are names in this Gayatri-form text. Its closing line asks for inspiration; it is not the same composition as Vakratunda Mahakaya.
How can I begin?
Choose a short salutation you understand. After praying, name the next practical step: preparing an application, studying a chapter or speaking to the person involved. Specialised bija practice needs its own guidance.
Choose a clean, comfortable place. Read the meaning and learn the words slowly. For general remembrance, there is no count, mala or fixed time imposed here. Learn formal vows within your own tradition.
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What does Ganesha Gayatri mean?
Meditation on Ganesha with a prayer for enlightened understanding.
Does this text need practitioner guidance?
This text is labelled practitioner guidance recommended. Learn its pronunciation and tradition before adopting a formal practice.
Does a prayer remove every obstacle?
No outcome is promised. Prayer can accompany preparation and effort; it cannot guarantee permission, employment or success.
Source & review status
GuruShakti supplied collection, entry 13. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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