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वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय — गणेश श्लोक

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय — गणेश श्लोक with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada

Meaningहे वक्रतुण्ड, महाकाय, करोड़ों सूर्यों-सी प्रभा वाले गणेश! मेरे समस्त कार्यों को सदा निर्विघ्न करें।

Verse 2#

Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्। प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये॥

Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam Prasannavadanam Dhyayet Sarvavighnopashantaye

Meaningश्वेत वस्त्रधारी, सर्वव्यापक विष्णु, चन्द्र-से वर्ण वाले, चतुर्भुज, प्रसन्नमुख का — समस्त विघ्नों की शान्ति हेतु — ध्यान करें।

Verse 3#

Agajanana Padmarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham

अगजानन पद्मार्कं गजाननं अहर्निशम्। अनेकदन्तं भक्तानां एकदन्तं उपास्महे॥

Agajanana Padmarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantam Bhaktanam Ekadantam Upasmahe

Meaningअगजा (पार्वती) के मुखकमल के लिए सूर्य-समान गजानन का हम दिन-रात वन्दन करते हैं; अनेक दाँतों वाले, भक्तों के विघ्नों का नाश करने वाले को नमस्कार।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

वक्रतुण्ड
Vakratunda
Curved trunk
महाकाय
Mahakaya
Massive body
सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Brilliance equal to a billion suns
निर्विघ्नं
Nirvighnam
Free from obstacles
कुरु मे देव
Kuru Me Deva
Make for me, O God
सर्वकार्येषु
Sarvakaryeshu
In all endeavors
सर्वदा
Sarvada
Always
शुक्लाम्बरधरं
Shuklambaradharam
Wearing white garments
शशिवर्णं
Shashivarnam
Moon-colored/complexioned
चतुर्भुजम्
Chaturbhujam
Four-armed
प्रसन्नवदनं
Prasannavadanam
With a cheerful/pleasant face
सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये
Sarvavighnopashantaye
For the pacification of all obstacles
अगजानन
Agajanana
Son of the mountain's daughter (Parvati)
एकदन्तं
Ekadantam
Single-tusked one
उपास्महे
Upasmahe
We worship

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Sanskrit devotional verse (found across multiple texts)

Author: Ancient tradition

Period: Ancient

This shloka is so ancient and universal that its specific origin is impossible to trace — it appears in multiple Puranas and devotional texts. The 'Vakratunda Mahakaya' verse is the quintessential Ganesha invocation, encoding his complete form (curved trunk, massive body, solar brilliance) and his primary function (obstacle removal) in just 2 lines. It is the most memorized Sanskrit verse in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Vakratunda Mahakaya so popular?▼
It is the shortest, most universal Ganesha prayer — just one shloka that directly asks for obstacle removal in ALL endeavors, ALWAYS. Every Hindu knows it. It is chanted before exams, weddings, business deals, journeys, and any new venture.
Why chant Ganesha first?▼
Lord Shiva declared that Ganesha must be worshipped before all other gods. This is because Ganesha is Vighnaharta — the remover of obstacles. Starting any activity with his invocation ensures a smooth, obstacle-free path.
Can children chant this?▼
This is typically the FIRST shloka taught to Hindu children. Its simplicity (just 2 lines) and universal applicability make it perfect for children. Many schools in India begin the day with this shloka.

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