The Ganesh Gayatri Mantra addresses Lord Ganesha as Ekadanta (the Single-Tusked) and Vakratunda, invoking his penetrating intellect that breaks through cosmic illusions.
Ganesh Gayatri Mantra
🕉️ Authentic Sacred Text
Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात् ॥
तन्नो दन्तिः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం ఏకదంతాయ విద్మహే వక్రతుండాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో దంతిః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
తన్నో దంతిః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Ekadantāya Vidmahe Vakratuṇḍāya Dhīmahi |
Tanno Dantiḥ Pracodayāt ||
Tanno Dantiḥ Pracodayāt ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
May we realize the Single-Tusked Lord, we meditate upon the Lord with the curved trunk. May the Tusked Lord inspire and guide our intellect.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
During morning sandhya or before commencing studies.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
From the Ganapati Atharvashirsha Upanishad tradition.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this to sharpen analytical clarity, cognitive stamina, and discernment.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the single tusk represent?
It represents non-duality (Advaita), transcending pair-of-opposites.