Gannaanaam Tvaa Ganna-Patim Havaamahe
Kavim Kaviinaam-Upama-Shravastamam |
Jyessttha-Raajam Brahmannaam Brahmannaspata
Aa Nah Shrnnvan-Uutibhih Siida Saadanam ||
In this revered verse from the Rigveda, the devotee addresses Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the lord of intellect and wisdom.
Gannaanaam Tvaa Ganna-Patim Havaamahe: We invoke You, the leader of all the groups (of mantras and celestial beings), Lord Ganesha.
Kavim Kaviinaam-Upama-Shravastamam: You are the ultimate sage among sages and possess unparalleled knowledge and fame.
Jyessttha-Raajam Brahmannaam Brahmannaspata: You are the elder king among kings, and the lord of all beings, both material and spiritual.
Aa Nah Shrnnvan-Uutibhih Siida Saadanam: Please come to us, listening to our prayers, O Lord, and reside among us, bestowing your blessings.
This verse is a heartfelt invocation to Lord Ganesha, seeking his blessings and guidance. It acknowledges Lord Ganesha as the leader and guardian of all, as well as the embodiment of wisdom and intellect. The verse emphasizes his preeminence among sages and beings and invokes him to listen to the devotee's prayers and reside in their hearts.
Devotees chant this verse to seek auspicious beginnings, wisdom, and blessings. It is often recited at the start of spiritual rituals, ceremonies, or any significant undertakings to invoke Lord Ganesha's grace and seek his divine support in overcoming obstacles. The verse beautifully encapsulates the essence of devotion, humility, and reverence towards Lord Ganesha, symbolizing his role as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of knowledge and blessings.