Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Sri Ganesha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vinayaka who eradicates all the obstacles, he is the son of Goddess Gauri, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is younger brother to Lord Skandha, he is imperishable, he is the purifier of souls, he is  clever, diligent, prompt etc.. he is the commander of Ganas, he is beloved of Dhvija/twice born, he crushed the pride of Lord Agni, he provided glories to Lord Indhra, he provides excellence in speech, he is eternal, he is the provider of all kinds of Siddhis to worshiper, he is son of Sharva, he is beloved of Sharvari, he resides as soul in living beings, he undertakes the function of creation, he is supreme deity who receives initial oblation, he is worshiped by all, he is Shiva/auspicious, he is pure, he represents supreme intellect, he is serene, he is Bhramacharin who sincerely follows chastity, he is Gajanana who has elephant face, he is Dhvaimathura who is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he eradicates all the obstacles of his fervent devotees, he has one tusk, he has four powerful arms, he is clever, he is wielded in weapon Shakthi, he is Lambodhara who has pot sized belly, he has  wide and large ears, he is Hara, he is absolute Bhramam, he is beyond time, he is the Lord of planets, he is most desirable, he has Soma, Soorya and Agni as eyes, he is wielded in Pasha and Angusha, he is passionate, he is beyond virtues, he is unblemished, he is void of impurities, he is absolute Bhramam, he is Siddha who is worshiped by Siddhas, he is fond of Beejapooraphala/fruits with full of seeds, he showers abundance of boons to worshiper, he is permament, he is virtuous, he is beloved of Dhvija, he is fearless, he is wielded in Gadha, Chakra, Ikshuchapa etc.. he symbolizes wealth, he has no birth, he has the luster of lotus flower, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he takes immense pleasure and gets pleased in recitation of his sacred hymns, he eradicates ill-fate of the clan, he is supreme ascetic, he eradicates the evil effects of Kali era, he is adorned in crescent moon, he has great effulgence, he eradicates sins of the worshiper,  he is calm and composed, he is safest heaven to worshiper, he offers abundance of wealth to worshiper, he is kind, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he is serene, he offers the happiness of isolation and absolute unison with the Bhramam, he is eternal bliss, he is wise, he is compassionate, he is restrained, he imparts the knowledge of Bhramam to worshiper, he afflicts fear in Dhaithya, he is Sreekanda, he is Vibudheshvara, he is worshiped by Goddess RamA, he is kind, he is adorned in serpent as sacred thread across the chest, he works on free will, he is independent, he is fond of Samaghosha, he is Para, he eradicates ignorance in worshiper, he has supreme radiance, he is valorous, he is eloquent, he is the provider of Siddhis, he is fond of veneration with the Dhurvagrass and Bale leaves, he is not perceivable through senses, he is inexplicable, he is the source of  delight of Shailendhrathanaya/Goddess Sri Parvathi, he is extremely charming and he entices the whole Universe with his mesmerizing form, he is highly honorable and worshiped by the whole Universe, he is illusionist, he has mouse as celestial vehicle, he symbolizes happiness and contentment, he is highly pleased and he is the provider of all kinds of Sidhdhis to worshiper.


Om Vinayaka Vighnaraja Gauriputhrayathe Nama: | Ganeshvara Skandhagraja Avyaya Poothaya Cha ||

Dhaksha Adhyaksha Dhvijapriya Agnigarvacchidhe Nama: | Indhrshripradha Vanipradha Avyaya Cha ||

Sarvasiddhipradha Sharvathanaya Cha Sharvaripriya | Sarvathmaka Shrishtikarthre Deva Anekarcchithayathe Nama:  ||

Shivaya Suddhaya Bhuddhipriya Shanthaya Bhramachrine | Gajanana Dhvaimathura Munisthuthya Bhakthavighnavinashana: ||

Yekadhantha Chathubhahu: Chathura Shakthisamyutha: | Lambodhara Shoorppakarnna Haraye Bhramavidhuththama ||

Kalaya Grahapathaye Kamine Somasooryagni Lochana Cha | Pashankushadhara Chanda Gunatheetha Niranjjana: ||

Akalmasha Swayamsiddha Siddharcchithapadhambuja: | Beejapooraphalasaktha Varadha Shashvathaya Cha ||

Krithine Dhvijapriya Veethabhaya Gadhachakradharine | Ikshuchapadhrithe Sreedha Aja Uthpalakaraya Cha ||

Sreepathe Sthuthiharshitha Kuladhribethre Jatilaya Cha | Kalikalmashanashana Chandhrachoodamnaye Nama: ||

Kantha Papaharine Samahitha Ashrithaya Cha | Sreekara Saumya Bhakthavanchitha Dhayaka: ||

Shantha Kaivalyasukhadha Sacchidhanandhavigraha: | Jjyanine Dhayayutha Dhantha Bhramadhvesha Vivarjjitha: ||

Pramaththadhaithya Bhayadha Sreekanda Vibudheshvara | Ramarchitha Vidhaye Nagarajayajjopaveethine ||

Sthoolakanda Swayamkarthra Samaghoshapriyaya Cha | Para Sthoolathunda Agrani Dheera Vageeshvara ||

Siddhidhayaka Dhuvabilvapriya Avyakthamoorthe Adhbhuthamoorthaye Nama: | Shailendhra Thanujothsanghaghelanothsuka Manasa: ||

Swalavanya Sudhasara Jithamanmatha Vigraha: | Samastha Jagadhadhara Mayine Mooshikavahana: | Hrishta Thushta Prasannathma Sarvasiddhipradhayaka: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||