Ganesha Ashtottara Shatnam Stotra

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|| Śrīgaṇēśāya nama: ||

Yama uvāca

gaṇēśa hēramba gajānanēti mahōhadara svānubhavaprakāśin.
Variṣṭha sid'dhipriya bud'dhinātha vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..1..

Anēkavighnāntaka vakratuṇḍa svasan̄jñavāsinśrca caturbhujēti.
Kavīśa dēvāntakanāśaka vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..2..

Mahēśasūnō gajadaityaśatrō varēṇyasūnō vikaṭa trinētra.
Varēśa pr̥thvīdhara ēkadanta vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā:..3.

Pramōda mōdētinarāntakārē śaḍūrmihantargajakarṇa ḍhuṇḍhē.
Dvē dvārisindhō sthirabhāvakārin vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..4..

Vināyaka jñānavighātaśatrō paraśarasamaja viṣṇuputra.
Anādipūjyākhuga sarvapūjya vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..5..

Vairin̄cya lambōdara dhūmravarṇa mayūrapālēti mayūravāhin.
Surāsurai: Sēvitapadma vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā:..6..

Varinmahākhudhvaja śūrpakarṇa śivāja sinhastha anantavāha.
Ditauja vighnēśvara śēṣanābhē vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..7.

Aṇōraṇīyō mahatō mayō rāvērja yōgēśaja varāja.
Vijaya mantrēśa ca śēṣaputra vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..8..

Varapradātiśrca sūnō parātpara jñānada tāravaktra.
Guhāgraja brahmapa pārśravaputra vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..9..

Sindhōśrca śatrō paraśuprayāṇē śamīśapuṣpapriya vighnahārin.
Dūrvābharairacita dēvadēva vadanta tajata prabhītā:..10..

Dhiya: Pradātśrca śamīpriyēti susid'dhitaśrca suśāntidā: .
Amēyamitavikramēti vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā:..11..

Dvidhā caturthipriya kaśyapacya dhanaprada jñānaprakāśin.
Cintāmaṇē cittavihārakārin vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..12..

Yamasya śatrō hmābhimānaśatrō vidhērja hanta: Kapilasya sūnō.
Vidēha svānandaja yōga vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā:..13..

Gaṇasya śatrō kapilasya śatrō samastabhāvajña ca bhālacandraṁ.
Anādimadhyamaya pracārin vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā: ..14..

Vibhōjadrūpa gaṇēśa bhūman puṣṭē: Pakṣa ākhugatēti bōdha: .
Kartuśrca pātuśca tu sanharēti vadantamēvaṁ tyājata prabhītā:..15..

Idamaṣṭōttaraśataṁ nāmanāṁ tasya paṭhanti yē.
Śrr̥ṇvanti tēṣu vai bhītā: Kurudhvaṁ mā pravēśam..16..

Bhumuktipradaṁ ḍhuṇḍhērdhan'yapravardhanam.
Brahmabhūtakaraṁ stōtraṁ japantaṁ nityamādarāt..17..

Yatra kutra gaṇēśasya cinhayuktāni vai bhaṭā: .
Dhāmāni tatra sambhītā: Kurudhvaṁ māpravēśanam..18..

Lord Ganesha, revered as the most powerful deity among all gods and goddesses, bears numerous titles and epithets. He is commonly known as the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles. Lord Ganesha is a focal point of worship during various religious and secular events, especially when embarking on new ventures or acquiring assets like vehicles. His iconic form features a pot-bellied figure with four arms and an elephant head, riding atop a mouse. Within Hinduism, there exist 108 distinct names for Lord Ganesha, collectively referred to as the Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesh is venerated as the dispeller of life's impediments. His benevolence extends to granting wishes and bestowing the wisdom needed for success in life. This Stotra, a sacred hymn or chant, possesses great potency in attracting abundance. It is believed that daily recitation of this Stotra invites the presence of Goddess Lakshmi into one's abode, resulting in improved health, happiness, and prosperity.

In accordance with Hindu mythology, regularly chanting the Stotra is the most effective means of pleasing Lord Ganapati and receiving his blessings. Those who recite this Stotra find their fears dispelled, experiencing a sense of calm and protection.

This Stotra, originally composed in Sanskrit by the revered Narad Muni, comprises 108 divine names of Lord Ganesh. A dedicated practice of reciting the Ganesha Ashtottara Shatnam Stotra for six months is said to alleviate one's troubles and difficulties through the divine blessings of Lord Ganesh. Furthermore, a year of daily recitation is believed to grant mastery over all Siddhis, supernatural powers.