Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
OM – The Sound, the Vibration of the Universe, The Primordial Sound
GAM – The Seed Sound, or bija sound of Lord Ganesha
GANAPATAYE – Another name of Lord Ganesh, the one who overcomes of obstacles.
NAMAHA – I offer you my salutations, I bow to you.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha (Sanskrit: ॐ गं गणपतये नमः) is a powerful prayer and mantra comprised for Lord Ganesha. This comprised of four parts in praise of the the god, Lord Ganesha. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha can be translated as “My salutations to Lord Ganesha.” This mantra is from the Ganapati Upanishad, a long Sanskrit writing from the Vedas all about and in adoration of Ganesha.
Ganesh Maha Mantra
Om Gam Ganpataye mantra is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and it is recited before starting any new venture. Its also known as Ganesh Maha Mantra. We chant it when inner or outer obstacles are holding us back to get to our true self and fully realising our potential.
Lord Ganesha is a symbol of positivity and faith. He reminds us that positive thinking is a mental practice. With time and effort, we can shift our views from pessimism to optimism. He represents the unending potential in whole-hearted belief.
There are eight forms of Lord Ganesha also called Ashtavinayaka.
We are likely to succeed when we have faith in our heart’s desires and in our choices. Lord Ganesha teaches us to believe in ourselves. Each and every person holds the power to bring their aspirations into physical existence and the Lord helps to guide us on our way.
