19 Ganesha Veda Mantras For All Occasions

Lord Ganesha is referred to as the Pranava Svaroopa, the Embodiment of OM.

Ganapati Upanishad speaks of Lord Ganesha.

He is the Remover of Obstacles, both material and Spiritual.

Sage Avvaiyar composed Vinayakar Akaval, which is a highly developed system of Yoga Siddhanta.

I am posting very important Ganapati Mantras from the Vedas for all to suit all occasions and needs.

1.Aum ekadantaya vidmahe
vakratundaya dhimahi
tanno dantih prachodayat

We devote our thought to the one-tusked Lord.
We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.
May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

Ganapati Upanishad

2.Aum tatpurushaya vidmahe
vakratundaya dhimahi
tanno dantih prachodayat

We devote our thought to that supreme person.
We meditate upon Him who has a curved trunk.
May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

Narayana Upanishad

3.Aum tat karataya vidmahe
hasti mukhaya dhimahi
tanno dantih prachodayat

We devote our thoughts to the mysterious Lord.
We meditate on His elephant face.
May the tusked One guide us on the right path.

Maitrayani Samhita 2.6-9

Special Ganesha Mantras

Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras .

Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha.

When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results.

In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil and bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success.

Evil spirits dare not enter the home or the mind of the devotee where Ganesha mantras are recited.

Those so mystically inclined and knowledgeable of the seven chakras below the muladhara use these powerful incantantions under the direction of the guru to close off these regions of the mind one by one and free consciousness from deep depression, confusion, jealousy, rage, lingering anger and fear. Some such mantras are given below for the spiritual benefit of the readers.

One more point to remember is that one should bathe or wash the limbs before sitting for repetition of the mantra.

Also, one should do three or more pranayama before beginning the mantra. The minimum repetition of the mantra should be one full mala, or 108 times.

When this is done at a fixed hour and place regularly for 48 days, it becomes an upasana, which means intense meditation, that will yield siddhis, or spiritual powers.

These powers should not be misused.

Misuse of power may bring the curse of the asuras.

4.Aum gam ganapataye namah

This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad.

One may always use it before beginning a journey, a new course in school, new career or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.

5.Aum shri ganeshaya namah

This mantra is usually taught to children for their good education.

It increases their memory power, and they become successful in their examinations.

6.Aum vakratundaya hum

This is a very powerful mantra, as discussed in the Ganesha Purana.

When something is not working properly, individually or universally, nationally or internationally, or when the minds of the people turn crooked, negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways.

The HUM symbolizes “Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the crooked-minded ones.”

This mantra is used many times in the Ganesha Purana to curb the atrocities of cruel demons.

In addition, this mantra could also be used for healing any spinal deficiency, such as curvature of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy word to straighten and heal such deficiencies.

7.Aum kshipra prasadaya namah

Kshipra means instantaneous.

If some danger or negative energy is coming your way and you don’t know how to get rid of that trouble, with true devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of one’s aura.

8Aum shrim hrim klim glaum gam
ganapataye vara varada sarva
janamme vashamanaya svaha

This is used in Ganapati Homa.

There are several bija (seed) mantras in this mantra .

Among other things, it signals, “Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an oblation.”

9.Aum sumukhaya namah

By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes on you.

Along with that comes peace, which constantly dances in your eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love.

10.Aum ekadantaya namah

For Concentration.

11.Aum kapilaya namah

Kapila (red) means that you are able to give color therapy.

You are able to create colors around yourself and around others, bathe them in that color and heal them.

As per the mantra you create, so will you create the colors.

Another meaning is “wish cow,” the “cow of plenty.”

It means that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you. Whatever you wish, especially for healing others, comes true immediately.

12.Aum gajakarnikaya namah

The ears of Ganesha, the elephant, are constant fanning, which means people may talk a lot, but you are not receiving inside anything other than that which is important.

It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune this cosmic television (the body) with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets.

That kind of inner ear you will develop through this mantra.

13.Aum lambodaraya namah

This means you feel that you are this universe.

It means that all the universes are within you.

For peace of Mind.

14.Aum vikataya namah

This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama.

When you are in that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream.

That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra.

15.Aum vighna nashanaya namah

This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every impediment in you life.

16.Aum vinayakaya namah