Protect me, Protect the one who describes you, Protect all who hear about you, Protect the giver of this knowledge, Protect the one who receives it, Protect me & my disciples, Protect me from the obstacles, From the east, From the west, From the north, From the south, Protect me from above & below, Protect me from all directions. || 3 || You are the constituent of speech, You are Joy & Immortal Consciousness, You are Truth, Mind & Bliss, incomparable, You are none other than divinity, You are knowledge of all types || 4 ||Īll the Universes manifest due to you, All the Universes are sustained by you, All the Universes get destroyed in you, All the Universes gets merged into you, You are Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Sky, You are the 4 types of speech & the root source of sound || 5 || Ganesha, the Lord of the Devaganas, You are the first form of the Bramhatatva to arise, You have alone created this entire universe, You alone can sustain this universe, You alone can destroy this universe, You are the all conquering supreme Lord, Indeed, you are the “ATMA” || 1 || I take oath upon the three worlds, That I speak only the Truth. || 2 || Ganadim Purvamuccharaya Varnadim Tadanantaram, Anusvaaara Parataraha, Ardhendu Lasitam, Taaaren Hruddam, Etatva Manusva Rupam, Gakarah Purva Rupam, Akaro Madhyama Rupam, Anusvaras Chantya Rupam, Binduruttara Rupam, Nadah Sandhanam, Saishitaa Sandihi, Saisha Ganeshvidhya, Ganak Rishi Nichrud Gayatri chandah, Ganpatir devata, Om ‘GANG’ Ganpataye Namah || 7 || Ek Dantaya Vid Mahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat || 8 ||Įk Dantam Chatur Hastam, Pashmam Kusha Dharinam, Radanch Vardam Hastair, Bhibhraanum mushaka-dhvajam, Raktam Lambodaram Shoorpakarnakam, Rakta Vasasamam, Rakta Gandhanu Liptangam, Rakta Pushpaihi supujitam, Bhaktanu Kampinam Devam, Jagat Kaaarana machutam, Avir Bhutamcha Shrustyado, Prakrute Purushatparam, Evam Dhayayati Yo Nityam, Sa Yogi Yoginam Varah || 9 || Namo Vrat Pataye, Namo Ganapataye, Namah Pramatha patye, Namste astulambodaraya Ekdantaaya, Vighna Nashine Shiv Sutaya, Shri Varad Murtiye Namah || 10 || Ganapati Atharvashirsha – MeaningĪccording to the Manthrapower, the translation of Ganapati Atharvashirsha in English is – Let us hear only good with our ears, See only good with our eyes, And with the help of these senses, Spend our whole life serving you Lord Indra is our protector, Lord Pusha (Sun) is our benefactor, May Garuda be auspicious for us, And may Devguru grant us success, Let there be peace everywhere, Now I shall utter the Ganesh Atharvashirshya. Ganesh Chaturthi Songs: Best Devotional Hindi Songs And Bhajans To Celebrate Ganesh Utsav 2017! Also Read - Diwali 2021: When is Deepawali, Time of Lakshmi Puja, History And Celebrations Many historians also point that it came to prominence in the early 1900s when Ganesha worship became popular among Pune-based Maharashtra Brahmins. The exact date of origin of Ganapati Atharvashirsha is not established, but many scholars claim it to be sometime in the 17th or 18th century. The Ganapati Atharvasirsa, with the sacred writings attached to Atharvaveda, which is the “knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday life”. It is also referred to as the Sri Ganapati Atharva Sirsha. Ganapati Atharvashirsha is often referred to as the Ganapati Upanishad. Also Read - Dhanteras 2021: Dos And And Don'ts You Should Follow on This Auspicious Day, Astrologer Shares Tips Ganesh Chaturthi 2017: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Fasting & Auspicious Timings of Ganpati Festival.
Several famous singers have lent voices to sing Ganapati Atharvashirsa in videos providing lyrics in Sanskrit, Hindi and Marathi. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav is about invoking the Supreme God in our homes as well as grand pandals. Lord Ganesha devotees chant Ganapati Atharvashirsha Mantra throughout the year, including on Ganesh Chaturthi festival to seek blessings of the divine God. Ganapati Atharvashirsa is a minor Upanishad, which asserts that Ganesha is same as the ultimate reality, Brahman. Ganapati Atharvashirsa is one of the principal scriptures dedicated to the God along with Ganesha Purana and the Mudgala Purana.
The day is observed in marking the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and reverences him as the God of Fortune and New Beginnings.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2017 celebrations are all set to start on August 25 (Friday).