Ganesha Invocation
Ganesha
Bhajan
Adi Shankara
Sanskrit
Om Ganaanaam Tva Gana-Patim Hava Amahe
Kavim Kaviinaam Upama Shravas Tamam
Jyessttha Raajam Brahmannaam Brahmannas Pata
Aa Nah Shrnnvan Nuutibhih-Siida-Saadanam
Om Mahaa Gana Adhipataye Namah
You are the Uppermost in Glory, wisest of the wise
Most excellent Lord, you are Brahaman of Brahmans
Listen to our worship, perfectly seated at the altar.
AUM, Obeisance’s unto the Mahaganadhipati (the Great Lord of the Ganas).
Translations
- [ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे] Om Ganaanaam Tva Gana-Patim Hava Amahe: Om, we invoke You, O Lord of the groups (Ganesha)
- [कविं कवीनाम् उपमश्रवस्तमम्] Kavim Kaviinaam Upama Shravas Tamam: The poet of poets, the most renowned of all
- [ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत] Jyessttha Raajam Brahmannaam Brahmannas Pata: The eldest king of prayers, Lord of prayers
- [आ नः श्रुण्वन् ऊतीभिः सीद सादनम्] Aa Nah Shrnnvan Nuutibhih-Siida-Saadanam: May You hear us and take Your seat with Your blessings
- [ॐ महा गणाधिपतये नमः] Om Mahaa Gana Adhipataye Namah: Om, salutations to the great Lord of the Ganas