Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam
Sree Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam
zrI mahAgaNeza paJcaratnam
mudAkarAtta modakaM sadA vimukti sAdhakam |
kalAdharAvataMsakaM vilAsiloka rakSakam |
anAyakaika nAyakaM vinAzitebha daityakam |
natAzubhAzu nAzakaM namAmi taM vinAyakam || 1 ||
natetarAti bhIkaraM navoditArka bhAsvaram |
namatsurAri nirjaraM natAdhikApaduddharam |
surezvaraM nidhIzvaraM gajezvaraM gaNezvaram |
mahezvaraM tamAzraye parAtparaM nirantaram || 2 ||
samasta loka zaGkaraM nirasta daitya kuJjaram |
daretarodaraM varaM varebha vaktramakSaram |
kRpAkaraM kSamAkaraM mudAkaraM yazaskaram |
manaskaraM namaskRtAM namaskaromi bhAsvaram || 3 ||
akiJcanArti mArjanaM cirantanokti bhAjanam |
purAri pUrva nandanaM surAri garva carvaNam |
prapaJca nAza bhISaNaM dhanaJjayAdi bhUSaNam |
kapola dAnavAraNaM bhaje purANa vAraNam || 4 ||
nitAnta kAnti danta kAnti manta kAnti kAtmajam |
acintya rUpamanta hIna mantarAya kRntanam |
hRdantare nirantaraM vasantameva yoginAm |
tamekadantameva taM vicintayAmi santatam || 5 ||
mahAgaNeza paJcaratnamAdareNa yo'nvaham |
prajalpati prabhAtake hRdi smaran gaNezvaram |
arogatAmadoSatAM susAhitIM suputratAm |
samAhitAyu raSTabhUti mabhyupaiti so'cirAt ||
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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