Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam ( श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम् )
Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam (also known as Maha Ganesha Pancharatnam) is a beautiful five-verse devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Ganesha.
“Pancharatnam” means “Five Jewels,” referring to the five precious verses.
It is one of the most popular and powerful stotras for removing obstacles, gaining wisdom, success, and spiritual progress. It is often chanted in the morning or before starting any important work.
Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam – Sanskrit Text with Meaning
मुदाकरात्तमोदकं सदा विमुक्तिसाधकं कलाधरावतंसकं विलासिलोकरक्षकम् । अनायकैकनायकं विनाशितेभदैत्यकं नताशुभाशुनाशकं नमामि तं विनायकम् ॥ १॥
Meaning: I salute Lord Vināyaka who holds the divine modaka (sweet) in His hand with joy, who is the eternal bestower of liberation, who wears the crescent moon as an ornament, who joyfully protects the world, who is the sole leader without any leader above Him, who destroys the demon-elephant (inner obstacles/demons), and who swiftly removes inauspiciousness for those who bow to Him.
नतेतरातिभीकरं नवोदितार्कभास्वरं नमत्सुरारिनिर्जरं नताधिकापदुद्धरम् । सुरेश्वरं निधीश्वरं गजेश्वरं गणेश्वरं महेश्वरं तमाश्रये परात्परं निरन्तरम् ॥ २॥
Meaning: To the arrogant who do not bow, He appears terrifying; to devotees, He shines like the newly risen sun. He is eternally fresh (without decay), worshipped by the gods, and lifts those who surrender from great calamities. I take continuous refuge in Him — the Lord of gods, Lord of wealth, Lord of elephants (Gajeshvara), Lord of the Gaṇas, the Great Maheśvara — who is supreme beyond the supreme.
समस्तलोकशङ्करं निरस्तदैत्यकुञ्जरं दरेतरोदरं वरं वरेभवक्त्रमक्षरम् । कृपाकरं क्षमाकरं मुदाकरं यशस्करं मनस्करं नमस्कृतां नमस्करोमि भास्वरम् ॥ ३॥
Meaning: He brings auspiciousness to the entire universe and removes mighty demonic forces (inner obstacles). His vast belly signifies generosity and boons; His excellent elephant face is imperishable. He grants grace, forgiveness, joy, fame, and intelligence to those who salute Him. I bow to His radiant form.
अकिञ्चनार्तिमार्जनं चिरन्तनोक्तिभाजनं पुरारिपूर्वनन्दनं सुरारिगर्वचर्वणम् । प्रपञ्चनाशभीषणं धनञ्जयादिभूषणम् कपोलदानवारणं भजे पुराणवारणम् ॥ ४॥
Meaning: He wipes away the sufferings of the destitute, and is the receptacle of ancient praises. He is the elder son of Lord Shiva (destroyer of Tripura) and crushes the pride of the enemies of the gods. He wields terrifying power to destroy worldly delusion and is adorned with powers like fire. From His cheeks flows the stream of grace. I worship this ancient elephant (Ganesha) whose glory flows like nectar in the Purāṇas.
नितान्तकान्तिदन्तकान्तिमन्तकान्तकात्मजं अचिन्त्यरूपमन्तहीनमन्तरायकृन्तनम् । हृदन्तरे निरन्तरं वसन्तमेव योगिनां तमेकदन्तमेव तं विचिन्तयामि सन्ततम् ॥ ५॥
Meaning: I constantly meditate upon the single-tusked Lord (Ekadanta), whose beautiful tusk radiates charm. He is the son of the One who destroyed death (Shiva). His form is inconceivable, limitless, and cuts through all obstacles. He eternally resides in the hearts of yogis.
फलश्रुति (Phalaśruti – Benefits)
महागणेशपञ्चरत्नमादरेण योऽन्वहं प्रजल्पति प्रभातके हृदि स्मरन् गणेश्वरम् । अरोगतामदोषतां सुसाहितीं सुपुत्रतां समाहितायुरष्टभूतिमभ्युपैति सोऽचिरात् ॥
Meaning: Whoever recites this great Ganesha Pancharatnam with devotion every morning, remembering Lord Ganesha in the heart, will soon attain good health, freedom from vices, good spouse and children, long life, and the eightfold powers (aṣṭa siddhis).
This beautiful stotra is ideal for daily morning recitation. It removes obstacles, grants wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
