What is the meaning of 'dviradavadana' in the Cintamani Shatpadi?

'Dviradavadana' refers to Ganesha, the elephant-faced one, a common epithet in Hindu devotional poetry.

Who is addressed as 'jayeshana' in the first verse of the Cintamani Shatpadi?

'Jayeshana' is another name for Ganesha, signifying 'Lord of Victory', often invoked for removing obstacles.

What does 'lambodara' mean in the context of the Cintamani Shatpadi?

'Lambodara' describes Ganesha's large belly, symbolizing prosperity and the absorption of the universe's troubles.

What is the significance of Ganesha riding a mouse ('akhu') as described in the verses?

Ganesha riding a mouse symbolizes his control over desires and the ability to overcome any obstacle, regardless of size.

What is the purpose of reciting the Cintamani Shatpadi?

Reciting the Cintamani Shatpadi is a devotional practice aimed at seeking Ganesha's blessings for removing obstacles and attaining well-being.

cintāmaṇi ṣaṭpadī

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Ganesha Stotra

dviradavadana viṣamarada varada jayēśāna śāntavarasadana |
sadanavasādana dayayā kuru sādanamantarāyasya || 1 ||

indukalā kalitālika sālikaśumbhatkapōlapāliyuga |
vikaṭasphuṭakaṭadhārādhārō:’syasya prapañcasya || 2 ||

varaparaśupāśapāṇē paṇitapaṇāyāpaṇāyitō:’si yataḥ |
ārūhya vajradantaṁ ākhuṁ vidadhāsi vipadantam || 3 ||

lambōdara dūrvāsana śayadhr̥tasāmōdamōdakāśanaka |
śanakairavalōkaya māṁ yamāntarāyāpahāricārudr̥śā || 4 ||

ānandatundilākhilavr̥ndārakavr̥ndavanditāṅghriyuga |
sukhadhr̥tadaṇḍarasālō nāgajabhālō:’tibhāsi vibhō || 5 ||

agaṇēyaguṇēśātmaja cintakacintāmaṇē gaṇēśāna |
svacaraṇaśaraṇaṁ karuṇāvaruṇālaya dēva pāhi māṁ dīnam || 6 ||

ruciravacō:’mr̥tarāvōnnītā nītā divaṁ stutiḥ sphītā |
iti ṣaṭpadī madīyā gaṇapatipādāmbujē viśatu || 7 ||

iti cintāmaṇiṣaṭpadī ||

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