Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram
Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 5 verses in IAST transliteration, English meaning, benefits, and FAQ.
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Mudākarā-Tta-Modakaṃ Sadā Vimukti-Sādhakaṃ
Kalādharā-Vataṃsakaṃ Vilāsi-Loka-Rakṣakam ।
Anāyakai-Ka-Nāyakaṃ Vināśite-Bha-Daityakaṃ
Natāśubhāśu-Nāśakaṃ Namāmi Taṃ Vināyakam ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Natetarā-Ti-Bhīkaraṃ Navoditārka-Bhāsvaraṃ
Namatsurā-Ri-Nirjaraṃ Natādhikāpa-Duddharam ।
Sureśvaraṃ Nīteśvaraṃ Gajeśvaraṃ Gaṇeśvaraṃ
Maheśvaraṃ Tam-Āśraye Parātparaṃ Nirantaram ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Samasta-Loka-Śaṃkaraṃ Nirasta-Daitya-Kuñjaraṃ
Daretaro-Daraṃ Varaṃ Varebha-Vaktram-Akṣaram ।
Kṛpākaraṃ Kṣamākaraṃ Mudākaraṃ Yaśaskaraṃ
Manaskaraṃ Namaskṛtāṃ Namaskaromi Bhāsvaram ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Akiṃcanār-Ti-Mārjanaṃ Ciraṃta-Nokti-Bhājanaṃ
Purāri-Pūrva-Naṃdanaṃ Surāri-Garva-Carvanam ।
Prapaṃca-Nāśa-Bhīṣaṇaṃ Dhanaṃjayā-Di-Bhūṣaṇam
Kapola-Dānavāraṇaṃ Bhaje Purāṇa-Vāraṇam ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
Nitāṃta-Kāṃta-Daṃta-Kāṃti-Maṃta-Kāṃtakā-Tmajaṃ
Aciṃtya-Rūpam-Aṃta-Hīnam-Aṃtarāya-Kṛṃtanam ।
Hṛdaṃtare Nirantaraṃ Vasaṃtam-Eva Yogināṃ
Tam-Ekadaṃtam-Eva Taṃ Viciṃtayāmi Saṃtatam ॥ 5 ॥
Phalashruti
Mahā-Gaṇeśa-Pañcaratnam-Ādareṇa Yo'nvahaṃ
Prajalpati Prabhātake Hṛdi Smaran Gaṇeśvaram ।
Arogatām-Adoṣatāṃ Susāhitīṃ Suputratāṃ
Samāhitāyur-Aṣṭabhūtim-Abhyupaiti So'cirāt ॥ 6 ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Whoever recites this sacred Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam with reverence and devotion every morning, meditating on Lord Ganesha in their heart, will soon attain good health (Arogatam), freedom from sins (Adoshatam), scholarly wisdom (Susahitim), virtuous offspring (Suputratam), long life (Samahitayur), and the eight divine prosperity blessings (Ashta-Bhutim).
Concluding Prayer
Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah!
O Lord Vinayaka, the divine son of Parvati and Shiva, who holds the modaka in Your lotus hand and shines like the morning sun!
Bless us with wisdom, remove all obstacles from our paths, and grant us peace, prosperity, and devotion to Your holy feet.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
It is recommended to recite the Ganesha Pancharatnam during the early morning hours (Prabhatam) after taking a bath, or before starting any new work, study, or journey.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam |
| Primary Deity | Lord Ganesha (Vinayaka / Vigneshwara) |
| Composer | Sri Adi Shankaracharya |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Smarta / Advaita Vedantic |
| Verse Count | 5 Core Verses + 1 Phalashruti |
Author & Composer
Sri Adi Shankaracharya (788–820 CE) was the consolidated founder of Advaita Vedanta philosophy and one of India's greatest spiritual teachers. Born in Kalady, Kerala, Shankaracharya revitalized Sanatana Dharma across the subcontinent.
In addition to writing profound commentaries on the Prasthanatrayi (Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras), Shankaracharya composed numerous devotional stotrams dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, Surya, and Devi, making complex spiritual concepts accessible through pure devotion (Bhakti).
Spiritual Significance
The Ganesha Pancharatnam holds deep esoteric significance in Sanatana Dharma:
- Symbolism of Modaka: The sweet modaka in Lord Ganesha's hand symbolizes the joy of self-realization (Ananda) attained through spiritual discipline.
- The Inner Controller: Verse 5 praises Ganesha as residing continuously in the hearts of yogis (Hṛdaṃtare Nirantaraṃ Vasaṃtam-Eva Yogināṃ), representing the inner Guru and Supreme Consciousness.
- Harmonizer of Sects: Through the Panchayatana form of worship, Shankaracharya established Lord Ganesha as the primary deity to be worshipped before initiating any Vedic ritual.