Ganpati Sadhana
In every Indian household, Shri Ganesh is the deity that holds the most prominent place on the pedestal, without paying reverence to whom no puja, ritual, or auspicious work can even begin.
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Ganpati Sadhana
In every Indian household, Shri Ganesh is the deity that holds the most prominent place on the pedestal, without paying reverence to whom no puja, ritual, or auspicious work can even begin.
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Ganpati Sadhana
In every Indian household, Shri Ganesh is the deity that holds the most prominent place on the pedestal, without paying reverence to whom no puja, ritual, or auspicious work can even begin.
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Story Of Shri Ganesh
Story Of Shri Ganesh
According to the Purans, Maa Parvati found a young boy in the sweat of her body while bathing in the absence of Bhagwan Shiv. She gave him the responsibility of guarding the entrance of her abode, forbidding anyone from entering. Upon returning, Bhagwan Shiv was denied entry by this boy, for whom his mother’s word was foremost.
The story goes on to say how Bhagwan Shiv beheads the boy with his Trishul for this misdemeanor but, on the insistence of Maa Parvati, brings him back to life, for he had committed no crime but only obeyed his mother. Only an elephant head is restored in place of a human head.
According to the Purans, Maa Parvati found a young boy in the sweat of her body while bathing in the absence of Bhagwan Shiv. She gave him the responsibility of guarding the entrance of her abode, forbidding anyone from entering. Upon returning, Bhagwan Shiv was denied entry by this boy, for whom his mother’s word was foremost.
The story goes on to say how Bhagwan Shiv beheads the boy with his Trishul for this misdemeanor but, on the insistence of Maa Parvati, brings him back to life, for he had committed no crime but only obeyed his mother. Only an elephant head is restored in place of a human head.
The Role of the Guru
The Role of the Guru
The stories from the Puranas, through symbolism, allegories, and depictions, convey a larger message beyond entertainment. The uninitiated should be careful about commenting in a derogatory manner about these stories. They appear as mere stories to the limited brain functions of the uninitiated, and hence, they miss the essence.
For the true seeker, the essence can only be understood through various sadhanas and practices prescribed under a Guru. The initiated are fortunate to experience various aspects of higher energies and spirits, which we call gods and goddesses, and therefore understand their existence and role in creation more than common people.
The stories from the Puranas, through symbolism, allegories, and depictions, convey a larger message beyond entertainment. The uninitiated should be careful about commenting in a derogatory manner about these stories. They appear as mere stories to the limited brain functions of the uninitiated, and hence, they miss the essence.
For the true seeker, the essence can only be understood through various sadhanas and practices prescribed under a Guru. The initiated are fortunate to experience various aspects of higher energies and spirits, which we call gods and goddesses, and therefore understand their existence and role in creation more than common people.
The Purpose of Divine Stories
The Purpose of Divine Stories
For common people, these stories depict, through forms and symbols, the multitude of divine qualities in the forms of gods and goddesses. A common man looks for entertainment in everything, and hence, they entertain him. The divine grants us whatever we desire—if it is only entertainment, then so be it; if it is the experience of the subtler worlds and hidden forces that run creation, then so be it.
For common people, these stories depict, through forms and symbols, the multitude of divine qualities in the forms of gods and goddesses. A common man looks for entertainment in everything, and hence, they entertain him. The divine grants us whatever we desire—if it is only entertainment, then so be it; if it is the experience of the subtler worlds and hidden forces that run creation, then so be it.
The Vedic Wisdom and Scientific Relevance
The Vedic Wisdom and Scientific Relevance
The Vedic Wisdom and Scientific Relevance
It is a known fact that Vedic culture is the oldest known civilization and has discussed various scientific facts on astronomy, physics, mathematics, etc. Many modern-day theories have already been detailed in ancient Sanskrit texts, which are preserved in the world’s oldest and first developed city, Benaras. The essence and power of these texts rest with the Guru.
It is a known fact that Vedic culture is the oldest known civilization and has discussed various scientific facts on astronomy, physics, mathematics, etc. Many modern-day theories have already been detailed in ancient Sanskrit texts, which are preserved in the world’s oldest and first developed city, Benaras. The essence and power of these texts rest with the Guru.
It is a known fact that Vedic culture is the oldest known civilization and has discussed various scientific facts on astronomy, physics, mathematics, etc. Many modern-day theories have already been detailed in ancient Sanskrit texts, which are preserved in the world’s oldest and first developed city, Benaras. The essence and power of these texts rest with the Guru.
Meaning of Shri Ganesh
Meaning of Shri Ganesh
Meaning of Shri Ganesh
‘Gan’ means guardian, and ‘Esh’ means supreme or lord. Shri Ganesh is the supreme deity, the guardian of the spiritual world, and the first energy to grant access to the higher dimensions, as depicted in the allegory. The elephant head symbolizes supreme intelligence, while the human body with a large belly symbolizes a reservoir of energy stored in the Manipura Chakra at the navel.
Shri Ganesh is the child of Mahadev, the supreme Purush, and Adi Shakti, the mother of creation, representing a combination of all aspects of creation.
‘Gan’ means guardian, and ‘Esh’ means supreme or lord. Shri Ganesh is the supreme deity, the guardian of the spiritual world, and the first energy to grant access to the higher dimensions, as depicted in the allegory. The elephant head symbolizes supreme intelligence, while the human body with a large belly symbolizes a reservoir of energy stored in the Manipura Chakra at the navel.
Shri Ganesh is the child of Mahadev, the supreme Purush, and Adi Shakti, the mother of creation, representing a combination of all aspects of creation.
‘Gan’ means guardian, and ‘Esh’ means supreme or lord. Shri Ganesh is the supreme deity, the guardian of the spiritual world, and the first energy to grant access to the higher dimensions, as depicted in the allegory. The elephant head symbolizes supreme intelligence, while the human body with a large belly symbolizes a reservoir of energy stored in the Manipura Chakra at the navel.
Shri Ganesh is the child of Mahadev, the supreme Purush, and Adi Shakti, the mother of creation, representing a combination of all aspects of creation.
Shri Ganesh in Tantra
Shri Ganesh in Tantra
Shri Ganesh in Tantra
In Tantric Siddhant, the first sadhana given to a sadhak is Ganpati Sadhana and Ganpati Jaap, which opens the doorway to lokas beyond the Bhu-loka, the physical dimension in creation. Ganpati Sadhana is powerful and illuminating. It is the easiest of all Tantrik sadhanas, and upon completion, grants siddhis to overcome hurdles and remove all obstacles and evil influences from one’s life.
In Tantric Siddhant, the first sadhana given to a sadhak is Ganpati Sadhana and Ganpati Jaap, which opens the doorway to lokas beyond the Bhu-loka, the physical dimension in creation. Ganpati Sadhana is powerful and illuminating. It is the easiest of all Tantrik sadhanas, and upon completion, grants siddhis to overcome hurdles and remove all obstacles and evil influences from one’s life.
In Tantric Siddhant, the first sadhana given to a sadhak is Ganpati Sadhana and Ganpati Jaap, which opens the doorway to lokas beyond the Bhu-loka, the physical dimension in creation. Ganpati Sadhana is powerful and illuminating. It is the easiest of all Tantrik sadhanas, and upon completion, grants siddhis to overcome hurdles and remove all obstacles and evil influences from one’s life.
Shwetark Ganpati and Maharakta Ganpati
Shwetark Ganpati and Maharakta Ganpati
Shwetark Ganpati and Maharakta Ganpati
Shwetark Ganpati is white in color and is said to exist in the root of the Madar plant, a rare variety of Madar that bears white flowers instead of the common purple ones. Shwetark Ganpati brings vitality, vigor, and strength when kept in the bedroom, intelligence and concentration when kept in the study room, spiritual powers when worshipped in the puja room, and frees the house from evil influences, bringing luck and prosperity.
The Maharakta (bloody red, fierce) Ganpati is worshipped by Buddhist Tantriks and is depicted with three eyes, in a fierce form, holding cups of blood in his hands, being trampled under the foot of Mahakala as the protector of Dharma. Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (spiritual powers) are married to Ganpati, indicating that Ganpati is an energy that bestows both spiritual and worldly boons, confirming the philosophy in the Shastras that attaining worldly pleasures is essential for attaining higher realms—moksha or liberation.
Shwetark Ganpati is white in color and is said to exist in the root of the Madar plant, a rare variety of Madar that bears white flowers instead of the common purple ones. Shwetark Ganpati brings vitality, vigor, and strength when kept in the bedroom, intelligence and concentration when kept in the study room, spiritual powers when worshipped in the puja room, and frees the house from evil influences, bringing luck and prosperity.
The Maharakta (bloody red, fierce) Ganpati is worshipped by Buddhist Tantriks and is depicted with three eyes, in a fierce form, holding cups of blood in his hands, being trampled under the foot of Mahakala as the protector of Dharma. Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (spiritual powers) are married to Ganpati, indicating that Ganpati is an energy that bestows both spiritual and worldly boons, confirming the philosophy in the Shastras that attaining worldly pleasures is essential for attaining higher realms—moksha or liberation.
Ganpati Sadhana Procedure
It is important to receive the mantra from a Guru who is siddha in the mantra and to learn the correct chant before beginning the practice. The sadhak can start the jaap on a Monday.
"Gama Ganpataye Namah"
The mantra to invoke the energy of Shri Ganesh.
"Gama Ganpataye Namah"
The mantra to invoke the energy of Shri Ganesh.
"Gama Ganpataye Namah"
The mantra to invoke the energy of Shri Ganesh.
Requirements
Requirements
A comfortable posture (Siddhasana or any other meditative posture)
Rudraksh mala (given by the Guru upon initiation into the practice)
Internal awareness of the Guru while chanting the mantra
A comfortable posture (Siddhasana or any other meditative posture)
Rudraksh mala (given by the Guru upon initiation into the practice)
Internal awareness of the Guru while chanting the mantra
Steps
Steps
Sit in Siddhasana, pay reverence to your Guru and Shri Ganesh.
Start the jaap, chanting the mantra once on every bead, out loud.
Start with one, two, or as many malas as comfortable, which becomes your basic daily count.
You may increase this count gradually but cannot reduce it. This basic count must be maintained daily without a break as a niyam.
Missing the jaap on any day brings the entire practice to zero, and you must start over.
Sit in Siddhasana, pay reverence to your Guru and Shri Ganesh.
Start the jaap, chanting the mantra once on every bead, out loud.
Start with one, two, or as many malas as comfortable, which becomes your basic daily count.
You may increase this count gradually but cannot reduce it. This basic count must be maintained daily without a break as a niyam.
Missing the jaap on any day brings the entire practice to zero, and you must start over.
The practitioner needs to complete a count of 1,25,000 jaaps within the time period stipulated by the Guru. After completing this count:
A Ganpati Havan is performed with 12,500 ahutis (10% of the jaap count).
After the havan, the daily count of malas can be gradually reduced to one mala per day.
Finally, a Tarpan of 1,250 offerings (10% of the ahutis) is performed by offering water to the Sun God while standing in knee-deep Ganges water, completing the sadhana.
The practitioner needs to complete a count of 1,25,000 jaaps within the time period stipulated by the Guru. After completing this count:
A Ganpati Havan is performed with 12,500 ahutis (10% of the jaap count).
After the havan, the daily count of malas can be gradually reduced to one mala per day.
Finally, a Tarpan of 1,250 offerings (10% of the ahutis) is performed by offering water to the Sun God while standing in knee-deep Ganges water, completing the sadhana.
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Please do not come to us looking for any of these. If you are looking to cure a disease, visit a doctor. If you are looking for financial gains, visit a consultant. If you want to mend relationships, visit a counsellor.
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