Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra Meaning — Line by Line

संकटनाशन गणेश स्तोत्र

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Meaning — Line by Line

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Verse 1. Pranamya shirasa devam gauriputram vinayakam
Verse 2. Prathamam vakratundam cha ekadantam dvitiyakam
Verse 3. Lambodaram panchamam cha shashtham vikatameva cha
Verse 4. Navamam bhalachandram cha dashamam tu vinayakam
Verse 5. Dvadashaitani namani trisandhyam yah pathennarah
Verse 6. Vidyarthi labhate vidyam dhanarthi labhate dhanam
Verse 7. Japedganapatistotram shadbhirmasaih phalam labhet
Verse 8. Ashtabhyo brahmanebhyashcha likhitva yah samarpayet

Verse 1#

प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम् । भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यमायुःकामार्थसिद्धये ॥

Pranamya shirasa devam gauriputram vinayakam Bhaktavasam smarennityamayuhkamarthasiddhaye

MeaningBowing my head to the Lord Vinayaka, the son of Gauri, the dwelling-place of his devotees, one should remember him always — for long life, the fulfilment of desires, and prosperity.

Verse 2#

प्रथमं वक्रतुण्डं च एकदन्तं द्वितीयकम् । तृतीयं कृष्णपिङ्गाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम् ॥

Prathamam vakratundam cha ekadantam dvitiyakam Tritiyam krishnapingaksham gajavaktram chaturthakam

MeaningFirst Vakratunda (the curved-trunked), and second Ekadanta (the single-tusked); third Krishna-Pingaksha (the dark-tawny-eyed), and fourth Gajavaktra (the elephant-faced).

Verse 3#

लम्बोदरं पञ्चमं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च । सप्तमं विघ्नराजेन्द्रं धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम् ॥

Lambodaram panchamam cha shashtham vikatameva cha Saptamam vighnarajendram dhumravarnam tathashtamam

MeaningFifth Lambodara (the pot-bellied), and sixth indeed Vikata (the formidable); seventh Vighnarajendra (lord of obstacles), and eighth likewise Dhumravarna (the smoke-hued).

Verse 4#

नवमं भालचन्द्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम् । एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम् ॥

Navamam bhalachandram cha dashamam tu vinayakam Ekadasham ganapatim dvadasham tu gajananam

MeaningNinth Bhalachandra (moon-on-the-brow), and tenth Vinayaka; eleventh Ganapati, and twelfth Gajanana.

Verse 5#

द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः । न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरं प्रभो ॥

Dvadashaitani namani trisandhyam yah pathennarah Na cha vighnabhayam tasya sarvasiddhikaram prabho

MeaningThe person who recites these twelve names at the three sandhyas (dawn, noon and dusk) has no fear of any obstacle, O Lord, and it grants him every success.

Verse 6#

विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम् । पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम् ॥

Vidyarthi labhate vidyam dhanarthi labhate dhanam Putrarthi labhate putranmoksharthi labhate gatim

MeaningThe seeker of knowledge gains knowledge; the seeker of wealth gains wealth; the one who desires a son gains sons; and the seeker of liberation attains the goal.

Verse 7#

जपेद्गणपतिस्तोत्रं षड्भिर्मासैः फलं लभेत् । संवत्सरेण सिद्धिं च लभते नात्र संशयः ॥

Japedganapatistotram shadbhirmasaih phalam labhet Samvatsarena siddhim cha labhate natra samshayah

MeaningOne who recites this Ganapati Stotra obtains its fruit within six months, and attains perfection (siddhi) within a year — of this there is no doubt.

Verse 8#

अष्टभ्यो ब्राह्मणेभ्यश्च लिखित्वा यः समर्पयेत् । तस्य विद्या भवेत्सर्वा गणेशस्य प्रसादतः ॥

Ashtabhyo brahmanebhyashcha likhitva yah samarpayet Tasya vidya bhavetsarva ganeshasya prasadatah

MeaningOne who writes it out and offers it to eight Brahmins gains all knowledge, by the grace of Lord Ganesha.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

संकटनाशन

Sankat-nashana

'Destroyer of troubles' (sankat) — the stotra that removes all obstacles and difficulties

गौरीपुत्रं

Gauriputram

The son (putra) of Gauri (Parvati) — Lord Ganesha

वक्रतुण्डम्

Vakratundam

The curved-trunked one — the first of the twelve names of Ganesha

त्रिसन्ध्यम्

Trisandhyam

At the three sandhyas — dawn, noon and dusk

सर्वसिद्धिकरम्

Sarva-siddhi-karam

The bestower of all success and accomplishment (siddhi)

Origin & History

Source: Narada Purana

Author: Traditional (Narada Purana)

Period: Puranic

The Sankatnashana Ganesha Stotra comes from the Narada Purana, where it is given as a sure means of removing all obstacles. In eight verses it bows to Gauri's son and recites his twelve names, promising that whoever remembers them at the three sandhyas will face no obstacle and gain knowledge, wealth, children and liberation. It is among the most widely recited Ganesha stotras, chanted before any new beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra?▼

It is a short, powerful stotra of Lord Ganesha from the Narada Purana, beginning 'Pranamya Shirasa Devam'. It enshrines the twelve names of Ganesha and is recited to destroy obstacles and troubles (sankat) and to gain success in every endeavour.

What are the twelve names of Ganesha in this stotra?▼

Vakratunda, Ekadanta, Krishnapingaksha, Gajavaktra, Lambodara, Vikata, Vighnarajendra, Dhumravarna, Bhalachandra, Vinayaka, Ganapati and Gajanana. Reciting these twelve names at dawn, noon and dusk is said to banish all fear of obstacles.

What are the benefits of reciting the Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra?▼

Its own phalashruti promises that the student gains knowledge, the seeker of wealth gains wealth, the one desiring children gains them, and the seeker of liberation attains it. Regular recitation removes obstacles and brings success within six months, and siddhi within a year.

When should the Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra be recited?▼

It is best recited at the three sandhyas (dawn, noon and dusk), and especially before beginning any new work, study, journey or venture so that Ganesha removes all obstacles. It is also recited daily and on Wednesdays and Ganesh Chaturthi.

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