Chanted widely across India, this sacred chant invokes Ganesha in his gentle (Saumya) manifestation, harmonizing social relationships and removing discord.
Om Gan Ganapataye Namah
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ श्रीं गं सौम्याय गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा ॥
॥ ॐ गं गणपतये नमः ॥
॥ ॐ गं गणपतये नमः ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం శ్రీం గం సౌమ్యాయ గణపతయే వర వరద సర్వజనం మే వశమానయ స్వాహా ॥
॥ ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః ॥
॥ ఓం గం గణపతయే నమః ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Śrīṁ Gaṁ Saumyāya Gaṇapataye Vara Varada Sarvajanaṁ Me Vaśamānaya Svāhā ||
Oṁ Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ ||
Oṁ Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
Salutations to the gentle Lord Ganapati, the generous granter of boons, bringer of harmony, and master of obstacle removal.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Recite in the morning while offering Modakas or Durva grass blades.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Ancient Agamic invocation celebrating Ganapati as the guardian of concord.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees commonly chant this for relational peace, removal of misunderstandings, and calmness.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
How many durva grass blades are traditionally offered?
21 blades of Durva grass are traditionally offered during Ganesha japa.