Uchchishta Ganapati Stotram
uchchhisht'a ganapati stotram'
devyuvaacha |
namaami devam' sakalaarthadam' tam'
suvarnavarnam' bhujagopaveetam |
gajaananam' bhaaskaramekadantam'
lambodaram' vaaribhavaasanam' cha || 1 ||
keyoorinam' haarakireet'ajusht'am'
chaturbhujam' paashavaraabhayaani |
sri'nim' cha hastam' ganapam' trinetram'
sachaamarastreeyugalena yuktam || 2 ||
shad'aksharaatmaanamanalpabhoosham'
muneeshvarairbhaargavapoorvakaishcha |
sam'sevitam' devamanaathakalpam'
roopam' manojnyam' sharanam' prapadye || 3 ||
vedaantavedyam' jagataamadheesham'
devaadivandyam' sukri'taikagamyam |
stamberamaasyam' nanu chandrachood'am'
vinaayakam' tam' sharanam' prapadye || 4 ||
bhavaakhyadaavaanaladahyamaanam'
bhaktam' svakeeyam' parishinchate yah' |
gand'asrutaambhobhirananyatulyam'
vande ganesham' cha tamo'rinetram || 5 ||
shivasya maulaavavalokya chandram'
sushund'ayaa mugdhatayaa svakeeyam |
bhagnam' vishaanam' paribhaavya chitte
aakri'sht'achandro ganapo'vataannah' || 6 ||
piturjat'aajoot'atat'e sadaiva
bhaageerathee tatra kutoohalena |
vihartukaamah' sa maheedhraputryaa
nivaaritah' paatu sadaa gajaasyah' || 7 ||
lambodaro devakumaarasanghaih'
kreed'ankumaaram' jitavaannijena |
karena chottolya nanarta ramyam'
dantaavalaasyo bhayatah' sa paayaat || 8 ||
aagatya yochchairharinaabhipadmam'
dadarsha tatraashu karena tachcha |
uddhartumichchhanvidhivaadavaakyam'
mumocha bhootvaa chaturo ganeshah' || 9 ||
nirantaram' sam'skri'tadaanapat't'e
lagnaam' tu gunjadbhramaraavaleem' vai |
tam' shrotrataalairapasaarayantam'
smaredgajaasyam' nijahri'tsaroje || 10 ||
vishveshamaulisthitajahnukanyaa
jalam' gri'heetvaa nijapushkarena |
haram' saleelam' pitaram' svakeeyam'
prapoojayanhastimukhah' sa paayaat || 11 ||
stamberamaasyam' ghusri'naangaraagam'
sindoorapooraarunakaantakumbham |
kuchandanaashlisht'akaram' ganesham'
dhyaayetsvachitte sakalesht'adam' tam || 12 ||
sa bheeshmamaaturnijapushkarena
jalam' samaadaaya kuchau svamaatuh' |
prakshaalayaamaasa shad'aasyapeetau
svaartham' mude'sau kalabhaanano'stu || 13 ||
sinchaama naagam' shishubhaavamaaptam'
kenaapi satkaaranato dharitryaam |
vaktaaramaadyam' niyamaadikaanaam'
lokaikavandyam' pranamaami vighnam || 14 ||
aalingitam' chaaruruchaa mri'gaakshyaa
sambhogalolam' madavihvalaangam |
vighnaughavidhvam'sanasaktamekam'
namaami kaantam' dviradaananam' tam || 15 ||
heramba udyadravikot'ikaantah'
panchaananenaapi vichumbitaasyah' |
muneensuraanbhaktajanaam'shcha sarvaa-
-nsa paatu rathyaasu sadaa gajaasyah' || 16 ||
dvaipaayanoktaani sa nishchayena
svadantakot'yaa nikhilam' likhitvaa |
dantam' puraanam' shubhamindumauli-
-stapobhirugram' manasaa smaraami || 17 ||
kreed'aatat'aante jaladhaavibhaasye
velaajale lambapatih' prabheetah' |
vichintya kasyeti suraastadaa tam'
vishveshvaram' vaagbhirabhisht'uvanti || 18 ||
vaachaam' nimittam' sa nimittamaadyam'
padam' trilokyaamadadatstuteenaam |
sarvaishcha vandyam' na cha tasya vandyah'
sthaanoh' param' roopamasau sa paayaat || 19 ||
imaam' stutim' yah' pat'hateeha bhaktyaa
samaahitapreetirateeva shuddhah' |
sam'sevyate chendirayaa nitaantam'
daaridryasangham' sa vidaarayennah' || 20 ||
iti shreerudrayaamalatantre haragaureesam'vaade uchchhisht'aganeshastotram' |
Meaning
- I bow to the golden-hued Lord Ganesha, serpent-belted, one-tusked, broad-bellied, radiant like the sun.
- Adorned with bracelets and a crown, four-armed, holding noose, boon, goad, and fearlessness, attended by celestial maidens waving fans.
- Embodiment of the six-syllabled mantra, worshipped by sages led by Bhrigu, adorned with rare jewels—unto that charming Lord I surrender.
- Knower of Vedanta, adored by gods, worshipped as the Supreme, I take refuge in that moon-crested Vinayaka.
- The Lord who rescues devotees burning in worldly fire, cooling them with his compassion—I bow to Ganesha, the dispeller of darkness.
- Seeing the moon on Shiva’s head, he reflected it in his broken tusk—may that Ganesha protect us.
- Desiring to play with Ganga, the river on his father’s matted locks, he was lovingly stopped by Parvati—may the elephant-faced one guard us.
- Playing joyfully with divine children, lifting his tusk, he danced delightfully—may that Lambōdara bless us.
- Entering Vishnu’s navel-lotus, perceiving the cosmic origin, he emerged as the four-faced creator—Lord Ganesha.
- Ever meditate in one’s heart on the elephant-faced Lord, brushing away buzzing bees while immersed in mantra.
- With Ganga’s waters he playfully worshipped his father, Shiva—may that son of Hara protect us.
- Meditate upon Ganesha, crimson as sindoor, fragrant with sandal, radiant and bestower of all desires.
- With Ganga’s holy water, he washed his mother’s feet and anointed his brother Kartikeya—may that divine elephant-faced one bring us joy.
- Incarnating as a child on earth for noble cause, the first among the regulators, the universally adored remover of obstacles.
- Embraced by his beautiful consort, intoxicated with love, yet ever destroying all obstacles—unto him I bow.
- Heramba, radiant as millions of suns, kissed by the five-faced Lord, protector of devotees, sages, and gods alike.
- Remembering him who wrote the Mahabharata with his tusk, the ascetic with the crescent moon upon his head.
- When he appeared at the shore after play, the gods recognized him as the Supreme Lord and praised him with hymns.
- The origin of speech and wisdom, revered throughout the three worlds—none higher than him, the supreme form of Sthanu (Shiva).
- Whoever recites this hymn with devotion attains purity, wealth, and joy, freed from poverty and obstacles by Goddess Lakshmi’s grace.
Summary:
This stotram glorifies Lord Uchchishta Ganapati—the divine remover of obstacles and granter of wisdom. It narrates his playful acts, his devotion to Shiva and Parvati, his divine roles in creation and learning, and his compassion toward devotees. He is both ascetic and householder, embodying knowledge, love, and strength. Remembering or reciting this hymn with sincerity brings prosperity, wisdom, and protection. It is said to destroy poverty and purify one’s life with the grace of Ganapati.
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