What is the meaning of 'ēkadantaṁ mahākāyaṁ taptakāñcanasannibham'?

This is the first line of Gaṇanāyakāṣṭakam, praising Lord Ganesha. It describes him as having one tusk, a large body, and a golden complexion.

What does 'lambōdaraṁ viśālākṣaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam' mean?

This line translates to 'I salute the leader of the ganas, who has a large belly and wide eyes,' referring to Ganesha's physical attributes.

What is the significance of Ganesha being described as 'mūṣakōttamamāruhya'?

This describes Ganesha riding on a mouse, which symbolizes his ability to overcome obstacles and control desires.

What are the benefits of reciting the 'Gaṇanāyakāṣṭakam'?

According to the text, reciting this sacred hymn regularly helps one achieve success in all endeavors, attain knowledge, and become wealthy.

Who is being praised in the 'Gaṇanāyakāṣṭakam'?

The 'Gaṇanāyakāṣṭakam' is a hymn dedicated to praising Lord Ganesha, also known as Gaṇanāyaka, the leader of the ganas (divine attendants).

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Ganesha Stotra

ēkadantaṁ mahākāyaṁ taptakāñcanasannibham |
lambōdaraṁ viśālākṣaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 1 ||

mauñjīkr̥ṣṇājinadharaṁ nāgayajñōpavītinam |
bālēndusukalāmauliṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 2 ||

ambikāhr̥dayānandaṁ mātr̥bhiḥparivēṣṭitam |
bhaktapriyaṁ madōnmattaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 3 ||

citraratnavicitrāṅgaṁ citramālāvibhūṣitam |
citrarūpadharaṁ dēvaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 4 ||

gajavaktraṁ suraśrēṣṭhaṁ karṇacāmarabhūṣitam |
pāśāṅkuśadharaṁ dēvaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 5 ||

mūṣakōttamamāruhya dēvāsuramahāhavē |
yōddhukāmaṁ mahāvīryaṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 6 ||

yakṣakinnaragandharvasiddhavidyādharaiḥ sadā |
stūyamānaṁ mahābāhuṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 7 ||

sarvavighnaharaṁ dēvaṁ sarvavighnavivarjitam |
sarvasiddhipradātāraṁ vandē:’haṁ gaṇanāyakam || 8 ||

gaṇāṣṭakamidaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhētsatataṁ naraḥ |
siddhyanti sarvakāryāṇi vidyāvān dhanavān bhavēt || 9 ||

iti śrī gaṇānāyakāṣṭakaṁ sampūrṇam |

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