Ganesh Pancharatna Stotra is a short and highly effective hymn praising Lord Ganesha, in which five verses are sung praising his five invaluable gem-like qualities. It is believed to have been composed by Adi Shankaracharya. Its chanting removes obstacles, laziness and failures from the life of the devotee and gives new energy.
Why should one read Ganesh Pancharatna Stotra?
Lord Ganesha has been called ‘Vighnaharta’ and ‘Siddhi Vinayak’. When a devotee chants this stotra with devotion, every obstacle in his life starts to go away. In this, one meditates on the qualities of Ganesha – knowledge, discretion, prudence, spontaneity and compassion. This remembrance gives the devotee confidence that no matter how difficult the task is, everything will be easy with the grace of Ganesha.
What is the best time to read Ganesh Pancharatna Stotra?
It is believed that it should be read in the morning after taking bath, wearing clean clothes and sitting on a clean seat. Wednesday is especially considered to be the day of Ganesh ji, so reciting it on that day gives many times more benefits. This stotra is also recited on Ganesh Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi or at the beginning of any auspicious work so that the work is completed without any obstacles.
Who can recite Ganesh Pancharatna Stotra?
This stotra can be read by a person of any age or class. Students can remove obstacles in studies by reading it. Businessmen and working people chant it to get new opportunities in career and to remove obstacles. Housewives can recite it for peace and happiness in the house and the blessings of Vighnaharta Ganesh ji in the family.
Beej Mantra
- Om Gan Ganpataye Namah
- Om Vighnarajaya Namah
- Om Lambodaray Namah
श्री गणेश पन्चरत्न स्तोत्र
मुदाकरात्त मोदकं सदा विमुक्तिसाधकम् l
कलाधरावतंसकं विलासि लोकरक्षकम् l
अनायकैक नायकं विनाशितेभदैत्यकम् l
नताशुभाशुनाशकं नमामि तं विनायकम् ll
नतेतरातिभीकरं नवोदितार्कभास्वरम् l
नमत्सुरारि निर्जरं नताधिकापदुद्धरम् l
सुरेश्वरं निधीश्वरं गजेश्वरं गणेश्वरं l
महेश्वरं तमाश्रये परात्परं निरन्तरम् ll
समस्त लोकसंकरं निरस्तदैत्यकुंजरम् l
दरेतरोदरं वरं वरेभवक्त्रमक्षरम् ll
कृपाकरं क्षमाकरं मुदाकरं यशस्करम् l
मनस्करं नमस्कृतां नमस्करोमि भास्वरम् ll
अकिंचनार्तिमार्जनं चिरन्तनोक्ति भाजनम् l
पुरारिपूर्व नन्दनं सुरारि गर्वचर्वणम् ll
प्रपंच नाशभीषणं धनंजयादि भूषणम् l
कपोलदानवारणं भजे पुराणवारणम् ll
नितान्तकान्तदन्तकान्ति मन्तकान्तकात्मजम् l
अचिन्त्य रुपमन्तहीन मन्तरायकृन्तनम् l
ह्रदन्तरे निरन्तरं वसन्तमेव योगिनाम् l
तमेकदन्तमेव तं विचिन्तयामि सन्ततम् ll
फलश्रुती
महागणेश पंचरत्नम् आदरेण योन्वहम् l
प्रजल्पति प्रभातके ह्रदि स्मरन् गणेश्वरम् ll
अरोगितामदोषतां सुसाहितीं सुपुत्रताम् l
समाहितायु रष्टभूतिमभ्युपैति सोचिरात् ll
Benefits of reading Ganesh Pancharatna Stotra:
- Ganesh is the destroyer of obstacles, so this stotra removes obstacles from the path of the seeker.
- Whether it is a new business, exam or any auspicious work, success is achieved with the blessings of Ganpati.
- Even small problems in domestic life disappears by remembering Ganpati.
- This stotra works like a protective shield during travel or new work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this stotra beneficial for students?
Absolutely! Students can read it every morning to remove mental disturbances in studies.
Can it be read only on Wednesday?
No, it can be read on any day, but it is considered especially fruitful on Wednesday or Chaturthi.
Can it be chanted without an idol or picture?
Yes, you can recite this stotra by meditating on Lord Ganesha in your mind.
Will it be appropriate to do a group recitation?
Yes, by doing a group recitation at home or in a temple, the effect of positive energy increases manifold.
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