Vakratunda Mahakaya
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
What is Vakratunda Mahakaya?
A prayer to Ganesha for obstacles to be removed from one's rightful undertakings. The first line describes Ganesha; the second asks for unobstructed undertakings. Read both lines to retain the movement from praise to prayer.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha | nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā ||
vakratunda mahaakaaya sooryakoti samaprabha · nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa ·
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Meaning in English
A prayer to Ganesha for obstacles to be removed from one's rightful undertakings.
हिन्दी अर्थ
अपने शुभ कार्यों में विघ्न दूर करने के लिए श्रीगणेश से प्रार्थना।
Traditional context
The first line describes Ganesha; the second asks for unobstructed undertakings. Read both lines to retain the movement from praise to prayer.
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 Vakratunda Mahakaya mean?
A prayer to Ganesha for obstacles to be removed from one's rightful undertakings.
Does this text need practitioner guidance?
You can begin by reading the meaning and learning the words. Ask about your tradition’s rules before a formal vow.
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 12. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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