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Ganesha Ashtottara Shata Namavali

Story behind Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali:

The story behind the writing of the Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali, which consists of 108 names of Lord Ganesha, is not very clear or well-documented in Hindu mythology. However, there are a few legends associated with the origin of the Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali.

One popular legend goes that the famous sage and poet, Maharishi Vyasa, was once meditating on Lord Ganesha when he was suddenly inspired to write a hymn in praise of the deity. He wrote the Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali, consisting of 108 names of Lord Ganesha, as an offering to the deity.

Another legend goes that the Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali was composed by Adi Shankaracharya, a renowned Hindu philosopher and theologian who lived in the 8th century. According to this legend, Adi Shankaracharya composed the hymn in praise of Lord Ganesha during one of his travels across India.

Regardless of the exact origin of the Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali, it is a popular hymn in Hinduism and is recited by devotees of Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings, remove obstacles, and attain success in their endeavors.

గణేశ అష్టోత్తర శత నామావళి

వినాయకో విఘ్నరాజో గౌరీపుత్రో గణేశ్వరః |
స్కందాగ్రజోవ్యయః పూతో దక్షోఽధ్యక్షో ద్విజప్రియః ‖ 1 ‖

Ganesha, the king of obstacles, son of Gauri, lord of the Ganas; elder brother of Skanda, imperishable, pure, overseer, and beloved of the twice-born.

అగ్నిగర్వచ్ఛిదింద్రశ్రీప్రదో వాణీప్రదోఽవ్యయః
సర్వసిద్ధిప్రదశ్శర్వతనయః శర్వరీప్రియః ‖ 2 ‖

She who destroys the arrogance of the ego, gives wealth, bestows speech, is imperishable, grants all accomplishments, is the daughter of the mountain, is dear to Shiva, and is the beloved of Sharvani (Shiva's wife)."

సర్వాత్మకః సృష్టికర్తా దేవోనేకార్చితశ్శివః |
శుద్ధో బుద్ధిప్రియశ్శాంతో బ్రహ్మచారీ గజాననః ‖ 3 ‖

The all-pervading, creator of the universe, worshiped by all, benevolent Lord Shiva, pure, fond of intelligence, peaceful, celibate, and elephant-faced." This verse is from the Ganesha Atharva Shirsha, a sacred text dedicated to Lord Ganesha

ద్వైమాత్రేయో మునిస్తుత్యో భక్తవిఘ్నవినాశనః |
ఏకదంతశ్చతుర్బాహుశ్చతురశ్శక్తిసంయుతః ‖ 4 ‖

Praised by the sage Dvaimātreyā, the destroyer of obstacles to his devotees, the one-tusked, four-armed, and endowed with four powers." It refers to Lord Ganesha

లంబోదరశ్శూర్పకర్ణో హరర్బ్రహ్మ విదుత్తమః |
కాలో గ్రహపతిః కామీ సోమసూర్యాగ్నిలోచనః ‖ 5 ‖

Lambodara, with prominent belly and ears, the destroyer of obstacles, the supreme Brahman, radiant as lightning,

The lord of time, the master of planets, the fulfiller of desires, the one with eyes like the moon, sun and fire.

పాశాంకుశధరశ్చండో గుణాతీతో నిరంజనః |
అకల్మషస్స్వయంసిద్ధస్సిద్ధార్చితపదాంబుజః ‖ 6 ‖

He who holds the noose and goad, fierce and beyond qualities, pure and immaculate, self-sufficient, and worshipped by the accomplished, with lotus feet that are pure and unblemished." This is a description of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity who is often worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings.

బీజపూరఫలాసక్తో వరదశ్శాశ్వతః కృతీ |
ద్విజప్రియో వీతభయో గదీ చక్రీక్షుచాపధృత్ ‖ 7 ‖

One who is fond of betel nut and fruits, The giver of boons, Eternal,The creator, Beloved of the Brahmins, Destroyer of fear, The mace,The discus,The sugarcane bow,The holder of the bow and arrow

శ్రీదోజ ఉత్పలకరః శ్రీపతిః స్తుతిహర్షితః |
కులాద్రిభేత్తా జటిలః కలికల్మషనాశనః ‖ 8 ‖

Shree Doja Utpalakara, the Lord of wealth and prosperity, is pleased with praises. He dispels the fear of those who take refuge in Him and destroys the sins of the Kali Yuga

చంద్రచూడామణిః కాంతః పాపహారీ సమాహితః |
అశ్రితశ్రీకరస్సౌమ్యో భక్తవాంఛితదాయకః ‖ 9 ‖

He who shines like a gem on the crest of the moon.

He who destroys sins and is the embodiment of equanimity.

He who is gentle and kind to those who take refuge in him.

He who fulfills the desires of his devotees.

శాంతః కైవల్యసుఖదస్సచ్చిదానందవిగ్రహః |
జ్ఞానీ దయాయుతో దాంతో బ్రహ్మద్వేషవివర్జితః ‖ 10 ‖

Peaceful, the form of pure consciousness and bliss, the knower, imbued with compassion, self-controlled, and free from aversion towards Brahman

ప్రమత్తదైత్యభయదః శ్రీకంఠో విబుధేశ్వరః |
రమార్చితోవిధిర్నాగరాజయజ్ఞోపవీతవాన్ ‖ 11 ‖

Srikantha, the Lord of the gods, destroys the fear of the demons and is worshipped by Goddess Lakshmi. He is adorned with a sacred thread and worshipped by the king of snakes during the royal sacrifice.

స్థూలకంఠః స్వయంకర్తా సామఘోషప్రియః పరః |
స్థూలతుండోఽగ్రణీర్ధీరో వాగీశస్సిద్ధిదాయకః ‖ 12 ‖

Stoolakantha, the self-creator, lover of Sama Veda, and supreme who loves Sama chanting. He has a big voice and is the Lord of speech. He is brave, with prominent chin and bestows success

దూర్వాబిల్వప్రియోఽవ్యక్తమూర్తిరద్భుతమూర్తిమాన్ |
శైలేంద్రతనుజోత్సంగఖేలనోత్సుకమానసః ‖ 13 ‖

The lover of durvā and bilva leaves, the unmanifested form, the wondrous form, the son of the lord of mountains, He whose mind rejoices in playing with the group of cowherds.

స్వలావణ్యసుధాసారో జితమన్మథవిగ్రహః |
సమస్తజగదాధారో మాయీ మూషకవాహనః ‖ 14 ‖

He who is charming like nectar, whose form conquers Cupid, who sustains the entire universe, who is the divine illusionist and who has a mouse as His vehicle.

హృష్టస్తుష్టః ప్రసన్నాత్మా సర్వసిద్ధిప్రదాయకః |
అష్టోత్తరశతేనైవం నామ్నాం విఘ్నేశ్వరం విభుం ‖ 15 ‖

Hrsta-tusta, the joyful and satisfied one, the giver of all accomplishments, is called Vig-neshvara, the Lord of Obstacles, in these 108 names.

తుష్టావ శంకరః పుత్రం త్రిపురం హంతుముత్యతః |
యః పూజయేదనేనైవ భక్త్యా సిద్ధివినాయకమ్ ‖ 16 ‖

Lord Shankara was pleased and blessed his son who went to destroy Tripura. He who worships Lord Vighneshwara with devotion by reciting these 108 names of his, will be blessed with success.

దూర్వాదళైర్బిల్వపత్రైః పుష్పైర్వా చందనాక్షతైః |
సర్వాన్కామానవాప్నోతి సర్వవిఘ్నైః ప్రముచ్యతే ‖

By offering dūrvā-grass, bilva leaves, flowers, chandan, and akshata, one can attain all desires and be freed from all obstacles.

Benefits of Chanting Ganesha Astottara Shata Namavali:

Removes obstacles: Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, and reciting his 108 names can help in overcoming hurdles in life.

Brings good luck: It is believed that reciting Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali can bring good luck and prosperity to the devotee.

Improves concentration: Reciting the names of Lord Ganesha can improve focus and concentration, which can be helpful in various aspects of life.

Enhances spiritual growth: Regular recitation of Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali can help in developing a deeper connection with Lord Ganesha and enhancing one's spiritual growth.

Increases positivity: Chanting the 108 names of Lord Ganesha can help in eliminating negative thoughts and promoting positivity in one's life.

Promotes peace of mind: Reciting Ganesha Astottara Shata Naamavali can bring peace and tranquility to the mind, and reduce stress and anxiety.

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