Ganesha Pancharatnam
Five-jewelled hymn clearing all life obstacles and bestowing all-round success
How to chant: Once daily in the morning
Ganesha Pancharatnam Lyrics in Sanskrit
मुदाकरात्तमोदकं सदाविमुक्तिसाधकं कलाधरावतंसकं विलासिलोकरक्षकम्। अनायकैकनायकं विनाशितेभदैत्यकं नताशुभाशुनाशकं नमामि तं विनायकम्॥
Ganesha Pancharatnam Transliteration
Mudaakaraattamodakam sadaavimukti-saadhakam, Kaalaadharaavatamsakam vilaasi-loka-rakshakam, Anaayakaikanaayakam vinaashitebha-daityakam, Nataashubhaashu-naashakam namaami tam Vinaayakam.
Ganesha Pancharatnam Meaning in English
I bow to Vinayaka — who holds the modaka joyfully, who always helps attain liberation, who wears the crescent moon as ornament, the protector of the playful world, the sole leader of the leaderless, the destroyer of the elephant demon, the swift remover of misfortune of those who bow to him.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Ganesha Pancharatnam
This mantra is governed by Mercury and invokes Ganesha. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Mercury's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater protection & obstacles.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Ganesha Pancharatnam Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉Before any new venture or Dasha period begins
- ◉Ketu Mahadasha — persistent unexplained blockages
- ◉Mercury Mahadasha with project obstacles
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Vighnakartari Yoga (obstacles from all sides)
- ◈Malefics blocking both 1st and 7th house axis
- ◈Mercury-Ketu conjunction (fragmented planning)
- ◈Retrograde Mercury in natal chart
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganesha Pancharatnam?
Ganesha Pancharatnam is a classical Sanskrit mantra for protection & obstacles. Five-jewelled hymn clearing all life obstacles and bestowing all-round success. It is governed by the planet Mercury and best chanted on Wednesday.
How many times should I chant Ganesha Pancharatnam?
Once daily in the morning
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Ganesha Pancharatnam?
Before any new venture or Dasha period begins. Ketu Mahadasha — persistent unexplained blockages. Mercury Mahadasha with project obstacles.
What natal chart afflictions does Ganesha Pancharatnam remedy?
Vighnakartari Yoga (obstacles from all sides). Malefics blocking both 1st and 7th house axis. Mercury-Ketu conjunction (fragmented planning). Retrograde Mercury in natal chart.
Who should chant Ganesha Pancharatnam?
Anyone starting something new or stuck in persistent obstacles
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