Mantra

Sankata Nasana Ganesha Stotram: Pranamya Shirasa Devam Mantra

Sankata Nasana Ganesha Stotram

The famous Pranamya Shirasa Devam, Ganesh Mantra in Sanskrit, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu, with the 12 names of Lord Ganesh and their meanings.


Sanskrit

श्री नारद उवाच:
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम्।
भक्तावासं स्मरेन्नित्यमायुः कामार्थसिद्धये॥१॥

प्रथमं वक्रतुण्डं च एकदन्तं द्वितीयकम्।
तृतीयं कृष्णपिङ्गाक्षं गजवक्त्रं चतुर्थकम्॥२॥

लम्बोदरं पञ्चमं च षष्ठं विकटमेव च।
सप्तमं विघ्नराजं च धूम्रवर्णं तथाष्टमम्॥३॥

नवमं भालचन्द्रं च दशमं तु विनायकम्।
एकादशं गणपतिं द्वादशं तु गजाननम्॥४॥

द्वादशैतानि नामानि त्रिसंध्यं यः पठेन्नरः।
न च विघ्नभयं तस्य सर्वसिद्धिकरी प्रभो॥॥

विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी लभते धनम्।
पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रान्‌ मोक्षार्थी लभते गतिम्॥

जपेद्गणपतिस्तोत्रं शतद्वात्रं तथैव च।
अनेन श्लोकगणेशः स्तवितो विघ्ननाशनः॥

इति नारदपुराणे श्री गणेशस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम्॥

“Pranamya Shirasa Devam” stotra in English IAST:

śrī nārada uvāca:
praṇamya śirasa devaṃ gaurīputraṃ vināyakam।
bhaktāvāsaṃ smaren nityam āyuḥ kāmārtha-siddhaye॥1॥

prathamaṃ vakratuṇḍaṃ ca ekadantaṃ dvitīyakam।
tṛtīyaṃ kṛṣṇapiṅgākṣaṃ gajavaktraṃ caturthakam॥2॥

lambodaraṃ pañcamaṃ ca ṣaṣṭhaṃ vikatameva ca।
saptamaṃ vighnarājaṃ ca dhūmravarṇaṃ tathāṣṭamam॥3॥

navamaṃ bhālacandraṃ ca daśamaṃ tu vināyakam।
ekādaśaṃ gaṇapatiṃ dvādaśaṃ tu gajānanam॥4॥

dvādaśaitāni nāmāni trisaṃdhyaṃ yaḥ paṭhennaraḥ।
na ca vighnabhayaṃ tasya sarvasiddhikarī prabho॥॥

vidyārthī labhate vidyāṃ dhanārthī labhate dhanam।
putrārthī labhate putrān mokṣārthī labhate gatim॥

japed gaṇapatistotraṃ śatadvastraṃ tathaiva ca।
anena ślokagaṇeśaḥ stavito vighnanāśanaḥ॥

iti nāradapurāṇe śrī gaṇeśastotraṃ sampūrṇam॥

Meaning of the Mantra

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Om Chanting and Meditation Masterclass

OM Chanting and Meditation Masterclass

Om chanting and meditation masterclass is a 3-weeks integrated chanting and meditation program. These three chanting and meditation classes combines time-tested ancient techniques along with modern science-backed practices that are proven for improving focus, concentration and memory, enhance immunity, and resist the shortening of telomeres in your gene which enhances health and longevity.

The chanting and the meditation techniques are based on the ancient meditation techniques and the modern findings of Neuroscience and Epigenetics that help to build and maintain a healthy, whole, and fulfilling life.

Om Chanting Masterclass 

“You are a cosmic flower. Om chanting is the process of opening the psychic petals of that flower.” — Amit Ray

Science of Om meditation is deep.  Mantra meditation is deeply linked to creativity, efficiency and well-being. 

Purpose of this Om Chanting Program:

  1. To connect with the Higher Self
  2. To bring peace and harmony in life
  3. To reduce stress, strain and anxiety of life
  4. To improve focus, concentration and efficiency in life
  5. To improve emotional intelligence, strength and balance
  6. To remove the negative energies of life and bring positive energies in life
  7. To bring balance in the chakras and harmony in life
  8. To develop psychic energies of mind
  9. To attract prosperity and success in life
  10. To gain social, occupational, financial, environmental and intellectual well-being in life

About the Mantra Chanting and Meditation Masterclass:

The online class will teach the mantra meditation techniques called Om Chanting and Meditation Masterclass, which is an easy-to-practice and effective integrated Mantra scientific meditation technique developed by Dr.… Read more..

Mantra Chanting Masterclass Sri Amit Ray

Mantra Chanting and Meditation Masterclass

Mantra chanting and meditation masterclass is a 9-weeks integrated meditation program. These nine chanting and meditation classes combines time-tested ancient techniques along with modern science-backed practices that are proven for developing grey matter in the brain, improving focus, concentration and memory, enhance immunity, and resist the shortening of telomeres in your gene which enhances health and longevity.

The chanting and the meditation techniques are based on the ancient meditation techniques and the modern findings of Neuroscience and Epigenetics that help to build and maintain a healthy, whole, and fulfilling life.

Chanting Masterclass 

“You are a cosmic flower. Mantra chanting is the process of opening the psychic petals of that flower.” — Amit Ray

Science of mantra meditation is deep.  Mantra meditation is deeply linked to creativity, efficiency and well-being. 

Purpose of this Mantra Chanting Program:

  1. To connect with the Higher Self
  2. To bring peace and harmony in life
  3. To reduce stress, strain and anxiety of life
  4. To improve focus, concentration and efficiency in life
  5. To improve emotional intelligence, strength and balance
  6. To remove the negative energies of life and bring positive energies in life
  7. To bring balance in the chakras and harmony in life
  8. To develop psychic energies of mind
  9. To attract prosperity and success in life
  10. To gain social, occupational, financial, environmental and intellectual well-being in life

About the Mantra Chanting and Meditation Masterclass:

The online class will teach the mantra meditation techniques called Mantra Chanting and Meditation Masterclass, which is an easy-to-practice and effective integrated Mantra scientific meditation technique developed by Dr.… Read more..

Mantra Yoga Teachers Training Course

Ray 112 Mantras Advanced Meditation Course

Ray 112 Mantras Advanced Meditation Course

A Nine-Weeks Profound Sanskrit Mantras Online Course 

Sri Amit Ray Meditation Center 

Be the master of Mantra Yoga. Learn the 112 powerful mantras. It includes the Beeja Mantras, Akshara mantras,  Devi Mantras, Shiva Mantras, Ganesha Mantras, Gayatri Mantra, Protection mantras, Vedic Mantras, Narayana mantras and other mantras for health, wealth, healing, prosperity, manifestation, deep spirituality and the total well-being. 

This is an intensive 9 Weeks Course on 112 Mantras. You will learn the associated meditation techniques with them. You will learn different arts of purifying the mantras and the art of adding extra power and effectiveness to the mantras.

You will learn how mantras are used for the purification of the five energy bodies.  This universe is a fabric of interrelated threads of power, where the tiny streams and the force of a mantra can change the scheme of the manifestation. The gods and goddesses are our own higher nature and mantras are the ways to attune, access and communicate with them. 

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Gayatri Mantra Meditation Sri Amit Ray Teachings

Gayatri Mantra Meditation 24 Syllables Meanings

Gayatri Mantra Meaning and Meditation

Sri Amit Ray speaks about the meanings of the 24 syllables of the Gayatri Mantra and the art of  Gayatri Mantra Meditation.    

The Gayatri mantra is one of the most sacred and important meditation technique. There are 24 Syllables in this mantra and the meaning of the Gayatri mantra is hidden in these syllables. These 24 syllables are also associated with the 24 chakras. Here, we discussed the syllable by syllable meaning of the mantra and the art of meditating on those meanings. 

Gayatri Mantra Meditation 24 Syllables Meanings Sri Amit Ray Teachings

Gayatri Mantra Meditation 24 Syllables Meanings Sri Amit Ray Teachings

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“Perfect prayer does not consist in many words, silent remembering and pure intention raises the heart to that supreme Power.” — Amit Ray

Prayer to Connect with Higher Self

Prayer for higher self is different from traditional prayer. Higher self is limitless in divinity and power. Higher self is formless, nameless, all-pervading eternal divinity. It is not associated with narrow things.  Prayer and meditation gives you the conscious connection with your higher self. The Divine Self, which is always trying to reach you and send you love, power, illumination, and wisdom. It is the central light of your the soul. It is ever aware and has been with you eternally. The Divine self is what re-vitalize you and makes you happy. 

Perfect Prayer Amit Ray Teachings

Meditations and prayers are the art of restoring yourself in the light, love, and power of this eternal Self. When you master the art of connection with the higher Self, you can  transfer healing energy to your loved one.  Connection with the Higher Self,  promotes self-healing by relaxing the body, releasing tensions and strengthening the body’s own immune system.Read More »Prayer for Healing and Connecting with the Higher Self

How Om Chanting Can Help You to Discover the Kingdom of God Within You

How Om Chanting Can Help You to Discover the Kingdom of God Within You

Om Chanting for Discovering the Kingdom of God Within You

Sri Amit Ray talks about accessing the kingdom of God that is within you, in the light of Om chanting and Om meditation. 

The kingdom of God is a metaphor – metaphor of transformation into more creative, more conscious, more caring, loving and fulfilling life with the fellow beings. It talks about the higher inner dimensions of human soul. It is about discovering the inner treasures like: inner strength, adaptability, acceptability, resilience, forgiveness, and caring power that is within us.  Om chanting and Om meditation has tremendous power to activate these inner powers. Om chanting has several benefits and it is an art – a systematic step by step process.

Om Chanting for Discovering The Kingdom of God Within You by Amit Ray

True kingdom is the deep feelings of love with the wholeness or fullness of the world. This kingdom was meant not to be taught, but to be self-discovered.  It is about realizing and unfolding our best inner qualities for the service of the humanity and the environment where we live.  The essence of the kingdom is transformation that would happen inside us and within the world where we live. Rather than being imposed from the outside, it all about remaking ourselves for betterment from the inside. God will bring heaven to earth only when our love for all beings are complete and genuine. 

Om meditations can make you more focused, caring, strong, and decisive. It can give you strong inner strength, which inspire people to follow you because you will become more courageous, confident, clear minded, big hearted, and big thinker. By practicing Om chanting, you will be able to face the  tough questions and challenges of life more smoothly and efficiently. The seven dimensions of inner power through Om chanting are as follows:Read More »How Om Chanting Can Help You to Discover the Kingdom of God Within You

Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

How to Meditate on the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

Secrets of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Meditation

Sri Amit Ray tells us about the significance of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra and the details of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra Meditation. 

Om Mani Padme Hum is the mantra for opening the heart chakra.  This mantra meditation removes the tensions and releases the physic knots of the heart center, which in turn removes the root causes of most physical and mental ailments. Many practitioners have achieved great results with this mantra.  

Om Mani Padme Hum Meditation By Amit Ray

The vibrational feelings of this mantra is associated with love, compassion, emotional stability, security, forgiveness and kindness. Om Mani Padme Hum is the mantra of awakening the collective consciousness or Universal consciousness.  This is a mantra has a special purifying and healing effect not only for the person chanting it, but also on the people and all beings around. The Hindu God associated with this mantra is Ishvara or the Hari.  The chanting of this mantra brings not only divine blessing and divine energy but also happiness, health, wealth, prosperity and overall well-beings. 

Heart Chakra and the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra

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Devi Suktham Durga Saptashati & Chandi Path Fundamentals

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The fundamentals of Devi Mahatmyam, Devi Suktham, Durga Saptashati, Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Chandi Patha and Roopam dehi, jayam dehi Mantra are discussed.

Devi Mahatmyam is also known as the Durga Saptashati. The text contains 700 verses arranged into 13 chapters. Devotional reading of these 700 verses, durga mantras,  is known as Chaṇḍi Patha. Devi Mahatmyam literally means “Glory of the Cosmic Goddess.” Is also known as Durga Saptashati and Chandi. Durga Saptashati means the seven hundred verses of worshiping Devi Durga, the Cosmic Energy (‘Sapta’ means ‘seven’ and ‘shata’ means ‘hundred’). 

Goddess Devi too has two forms – a transforming power and another the benevolent and compassionate form. She destroys the negative and evil forces from the world and brings  health, wealth, happiness and spiritual prosperity for the world.  Devi Mahatmyam is said to be a highly occult text and it is widely held that only those with inner eyes will perceive the hidden truths; other may not.

Durga Saptashati Chandi Path

Durga Saptashati is a part of the Markandeya Purana (Chapters 81 – 93).  It narrates the three tales of Devi Chandika fighting and destroying the nine negative evil forces in the forms of Madhu and Kaithabha, Mahishasura, Dhumralochana, Chanda and Munda, Raktabija, and Shumbha & Nishumbha. … Read more..

Navaratri and Durga Mantras for Adoring the Divine Cosmic Power

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Sri Amit Ray explains the significance of Navarati and the Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Durga mantra. These are the ways to transform the negative energies into positive energies and bringing happiness and prosperity in life. 

Navarati is the nine nights festival, celebrated in the autumn every year across India. Goddess Durga is worshiped during these nine days.  The celebration starts on the new moon day around autumn equinox in the month of September-October and it continued for nine nights (ten days). In this year it is starting from toady. It is the time to adore, to connect and to awaken the divine cosmic energy.  

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Durga the Goddess of Positive Energy

Devi Durga is the Goddess of self-confidence, enthusiasm and positive energy.  Goddess Durga is the combined energy of MahaParvati, MahaLakshmi and MahaSaraswati. Here the word Maha means greatest. Prvati means daughter of mountain. Like mountain, Goddess Durga is the giver of strength – physical strength, mental strength and spiritual strength. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, good luck, abundance and prosperity. Goddess Durga is the giver of wealth, abundance and good luck.  Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and learning. Goddess Durga is the giver of  wisdom, knowledge and high culture. 

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