mūṣikavāhana modakahasta
cāmarakarṇa vilambitasūtra |
vāmanarūpa mahesvaraputra
vighnavināyaka pāda namaste ||
Meaning : The one who has a mouse as his vehicle. The one who holds a modak (a sweet delicacy) in his hand. The one who has ears resembling the shape of a fan. The one who wears a sacred thread that adorns his chest. The one who can take on a small or expansive form as needed. The son of Lord Shiva. The remover of obstacles. I bow to your lotus feet.
This verse is a salutation to Lord Ganesha, describing various aspects of his divine form and attributes. Here's the meaning of the verse:
mūṣikavāhana: The one who has a mouse as his vehicle.
modakahasta: The one who holds a modak (a sweet delicacy) in his hand.
cāmarakarṇa: The one who has ears resembling the shape of a fan.
vilambitasūtra: The one who wears a sacred thread that adorns his chest.
vāmanarūpa: The one who can take on a small or expansive form as needed.
mahesvaraputra: The son of Lord Shiva.
vighnavināyaka: The remover of obstacles.
pāda namaste: I bow to your lotus feet.
This verse is a part of the many verses and hymns dedicated to Lord Ganesha, highlighting his diverse forms and attributes, and expressing devotion and reverence towards him.