Pranamya Shirasa Devam Mantra - Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

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The Pranamya Shirasa Devam mantra is a solemn prayer to Lord Ganesha.

It invokes Ganesha, the god of auspiciousness and success. Ganesha is also known as the remover of all obstacles or Vighnaharta.

Chanting or listening to Pranamya Shirasa Devam mantra helps you to overcome any hurdles that come in your way.

The mantra has the power to channel our inner devotion, dedication, and intention to get out of any difficult situation.

The mantra also has the power to bless one with long life and prosperity. We, at Mahakatha, have brought this mantra to life through our Ancient Chants album.

Pranamya Shirasa Devam is part of the Ancient Chants from India - Volume 1 album.

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History of the mantra

This Ganesh Stotram is found in the Narada Purana.

It offers praise to Lord Ganesha, traditionally considered to be the remover of obstacles in Hindu mythology.

This is why Lord Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of every auspicious occasion.

Pranamya Shirasa Devam is also known as the Shri Ganesha Stotram or Sankata Nashanam Ganapati Stotram.

Lyrics of the Mantra

Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinayakam |
Bhakta Vasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kamartha Siddhye ||

Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekdandatam Dvitiyakam |
Tritiyam Krushnapingaksham Gajvaktram Chaturthakam ||

Lambodarm Panchamam Cha Shashtham Vikatmev Cha |
Saptamam Vighnrajendram Dhumravarnam Tathashtakam ||

Navamam Bhalchandram Cha Dashamam Tu Vinayakam |
Ekadasham Ganpatim Dvadasham Tu Gajananam ||

Dvadashaitani Namani Trisandhyam Yah Pathennarah |
Na Cha Vighnabhayam Tasya Sarvsiddhikaram Prabhoo ||

Vidhyarthi Labhate Vidhyam Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam |
Putrarthi Labhate Putran Moksharthi Labhate Gatim ||

Japed Ganpatistotram Shadbhirmasaih Fhalam Labhet |
Samvatsaren Siddhim Cha Labhate Natra Sanshayah ||

Ashthabhyo Brahmanebhyshya Likhitva Yaha Samarpayet |
Tasya Vidhya Bhavetsarva Ganeshsya Prasadtah ||

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Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinayakam
Bhakta Vasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kamartha Siddhye

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Meaning :
I bow to Lord Ganesha, the son of Gauri and the Alleviator of all obstacles
I surrender as I invoke many magnificent identities with devotion,
I seek the power of this mantra to bless me with a long life full of manifested
desires.


Verse 2 :
Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekdandatam Dvitiyakam
Tritiyam Krushnapingaksham Gajvaktram Chaturthakam

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Meaning :
The first identity: the One with a curved trunk, Second: the One with a broken tusk, Third: the One with beautiful eyes of black, brown and red, Fourth: the one with a gigantic form.


Verse 3 :
Lambodaram Panchamam Cha Shashtham Vikatmev Cha
Saptamam Vighnrajendram Dhumravarnam Tathashtakam

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Meaning :
The fifth identity, the One with a large belly, symbolizing prosperity, the Sixth: the One who crushes evil, Seventh: the One who removes all obstacles and suffering, Eighth: the One whose body is of the color of smoke.


Verse 4 :
Navamam Bhalchandram Cha Dashamam Tu Vinayakam
Ekadasham Ganpatim Dvadasham Tu Gajananam

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Meaning :
The ninth identity: the One with a beautiful crescent on his head, Tenth: the One who ends all suffering, Eleventh: the Fierce Leader of Lord Shiva’s army, and Twelfth: the One with an elephant’s face.


Verse 5 :
Dvadashaitani Namani Trisandhyam Yah Pathennarah
Na Cha Vighnabhayam Tasya Sarvsiddhikaram Prabhoo

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Meaning :
Anyone who surrenders to Lord Ganesha with complete devotion, and practices this mantra three times a day,
And remembers all His 12 identities, will gain the power to achieve any wish, banish fear, and overcome hurdles.


Verse 6 :
Vidhyarthi Labhate Vidhyam Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam
Putrarthi Labhate Putran Moksharthi Labhate Gatim

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Meaning :
Seekers of knowledge will gain knowledge, seekers of wealth will gain money, seekers of children will be blessed, and seekers of salvation will be granted it.


Verse 7 :
Japed Ganpatistotram Shadbhirmasaih Fhalam Labhet
Samvatsaren Siddhim Cha Labhate Natra Sanshayah

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Meaning :
The lives of those who practice this mantra regularly will begin to change in 6 months, and in a year, all their desires will be manifested without a doubt.


Verse 8 :
Ashthabhyo Brahmanebhyshya Likhitva Yaha Samarpayet
Tasya Vidhya Bhavetsarva Ganeshsya Prasadtah

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Meaning :
The one who shares this mantra in writing to eight wise people as an offering to Lord Ganesha will be blessed with abundance by Lord Ganesha.


Benefits of listening to Pranamya Shirasa Devam Mantra

The Pranamya Shirasa Devam Mantra invokes Lord Ganesha who is the remover of obstacles and provider of wealth and prosperity.

Listening to this mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

Benefit 1 - Overcome obstacles
Chanting or meditating to this mantra helps us overcome obstacles on the way to success

Benefit 2 - Remove self-doubt
Practicing this mantra regularly removes chronic self-doubt and insecurities

Benefit 3 - Reduces nervousness
It is also extremely calming during bouts of nervousness or anxiety

Benefit 4 - Helps students
It is one of the most fruitful mantras for students who seek excellence

Benefit 5 - Quickens manifestation
This mantra is ideal for speeding up manifestation

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