Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam
Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam
श्री महागणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
मुदाकरात्त मोदकं सदा विमुक्ति साधकम् ।
कलाधरावतंसकं विलासिलोक रक्षकम् ।
अनायकैक नायकं विनाशितेभ दैत्यकम् ।
नताशुभाशु नाशकं नमामि तं विनायकम् ॥ 1 ॥
नतेतराति भीकरं नवोदितार्क भास्वरम् ।
नमत्सुरारि निर्जरं नताधिकापदुद्धरम् ।
सुरेश्वरं निधीश्वरं गजेश्वरं गणेश्वरम् ।
महेश्वरं तमाश्रये परात्परं निरन्तरम् ॥ 2 ॥
समस्त लोक शङ्करं निरस्त दैत्य कुञ्जरम् ।
दरेतरोदरं वरं वरेभ वक्त्रमक्षरम् ।
कृपाकरं क्षमाकरं मुदाकरं यशस्करम् ।
मनस्करं नमस्कृतां नमस्करोमि भास्वरम् ॥ 3 ॥
अकिञ्चनार्ति मार्जनं चिरन्तनोक्ति भाजनम् ।
पुरारि पूर्व नन्दनं सुरारि गर्व चर्वणम् ।
प्रपञ्च नाश भीषणं धनञ्जयादि भूषणम् ।
कपोल दानवारणं भजे पुराण वारणम् ॥ 4 ॥
नितान्त कान्ति दन्त कान्ति मन्त कान्ति कात्मजम् ।
अचिन्त्य रूपमन्त हीन मन्तराय कृन्तनम् ।
हृदन्तरे निरन्तरं वसन्तमेव योगिनाम् ।
तमेकदन्तमेव तं विचिन्तयामि सन्ततम् ॥ 5 ॥
महागणेश पञ्चरत्नमादरेण योऽन्वहम् ।
प्रजल्पति प्रभातके हृदि स्मरन् गणेश्वरम् ।
अरोगतामदोषतां सुसाहितीं सुपुत्रताम् ।
समाहितायु रष्टभूति मभ्युपैति सोऽचिरात् ॥
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About This Stotram
Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam
Sanskrit Title: श्री महागणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The 'Pancharatnam' literally means 'five jewels'. This stotram is considered a 'jewel' because it encapsulates the essence of devotion to Lord Ganesha in just five verses. Each verse highlights a specific attribute or aspect of Ganesha, such as his benevolent nature, his role as the remover of obstacles, his divine power, and his role as the lord of ganas. Reciting these five verses is believed to invoke Ganesha's grace, leading to the removal of obstacles in all aspects of life, attainment of knowledge, and ultimately, spiritual liberation. Its concise nature makes it easy to remember and recite, making it a potent tool for daily worship and meditation.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ganesha |
| Author | Adi Shankaracharya |
| Type | Pancharatnam |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 5 |
| Origin | The Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam is a popular devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha. While its exact scriptural origin is not definitively established within major Puranas or Upanishads, it is widely attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. It is often found in collections of Ganesha mantras and stotras, and its composition is believed to be part of the devotional literature that flourished during the period of Adi Shankaracharya's influence, aiming to provide accessible and powerful prayers for devotees. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes obstacles and impediments
- Bestows wisdom and intelligence
- Grants success in endeavors
- Promotes spiritual growth and liberation
- Fulfills desires and brings prosperity
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Ganesha Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, and before undertaking any new important task.
Historical Context
The Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam is traditionally attributed to the great philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya (circa 8th century CE). He is renowned for composing numerous stotras and philosophical works aimed at consolidating and propagating Advaita Vedanta. The Pancharatnam style, a set of five verses, was a popular format for devotional hymns during his time, designed to be easily memorized and recited by devotees, offering spiritual benefits through concise prayers. This stotram reflects the devotional fervor and the emphasis on Ganesha as the primordial deity for overcoming obstacles, a theme central to many Hindu traditions.
Alternate Names
- Sri Maha Ganapati Pancharatnam
- Ganesha Pancharatnam
Related Stotrams
- Ganesha Ashtakam
- Vinayaka Ashtakam
- Sankatahara Ganapati Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01